Senior Film Publicity Lead – Features Campaigns

Focus Features; California; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Focus Features is seeking a seasoned publicist to lead theatrical publicity campaigns, developing strong editorial relationships and guiding talent and event coverage. You will manage pitches, screenings, and press days, while coordinating with agencies and talent reps to execute strategy across campaigns.

You will oversee budget tracking, collaborate with senior leadership, and contribute to cross‑team brainstorms.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in film publicity.
• Experience pitching and securing editorial coverage.
• Experience working on awards campaigns.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Execute publicity campaigns for theatrical releases, including pitching and securing editorial coverage and booking opportunities.
• Collaborate with project agencies to implement strategy for each campaign.
• Manage press for events, screenings, and premieres; coordinate red carpet coverage and guest press.
• Coordinate press days and junkets, manage talent schedules, interviews, and talent reps as needed.
• Create and manage publicity office budgets, liaising with finance for updates and spending reports.
• Pitch and monitor editorial special issues throughout the year and assist in awards campaign strategy.
• Cover talent/filmmakers at TV shows, press days, guild screenings, and film classes; support day-to-day agency operations.
• Collaborate with senior leadership for guidance and participate in brainstorms to shape campaigns.
• Coordinate with international and digital publicity teams to communicate campaign initiatives.

Skills

Film publicity

Editorial pitching

Event management

Media relations

Collaboration with agencies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Focus Features is seeking a seasoned publicist to lead theatrical publicity campaigns, developing strong editorial relationships and guiding talent and event coverage. You will manage pitches, screenings, and press days, while coordinating with agencies and talent reps to execute strategy across campaigns.

You will oversee budget tracking, collaborate with senior leadership, and contribute to cross‑team brainstorms.