Publicist Production Jobs

Company Description

*** Universal, a Comcast Corporation, and is one of the world's leading *** and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience.

To project manage National publicity and promotion activity on film campaigns for the *** Bros slate of films. To coordinate the national campaign and liaise with State managers & NZ publicist to ensure their campaigns are in-line with the over all strategic direction. To assist on the Universal slate of films as directed

Job Description

National Publicity/Promotions:

• Participate in marketing team brainstorms to contribute ideas on all campaigns and titles.
• Set the strategic direction (in line with the national brief) for all publicity & promotional activity in the National and NSW/ACT market in consultation with Manager and Head of Publicity.
• Develop story ideas and initiatives to pitch interviews, features, editorial to national *** .
• Execute the campaign strategy.
• Develop strong relations with local *** and promotions contacts
• Deliver local (Sydney), regional (NSW/ACT) and national publicity activity
• Execute strategic *** promotional activations as required per film working closely with Marketing to leverage advertising spends
• Manage and maintain publicity & promotions budget for allocated film projects.
• Liaise with International Office for overseas junket, film festival & set visit nominations. Coordinate stringers and/or local *** talent access where possible.
• Manage the dissemination of publicity materials to *** outlets.
• Update Manager, Head of Publicity and Marketing Director on a regular basis, on all elements of publicity including reviews and activity from other markets.
• Work closely with interstate managers & NZ publicist on execution of National strategy to ensure coverage and grass roots success.
• Brief and implement campaigns with key suppliers, e.g. i *** uencer agencies, event companies.
• Source premium merchandise from HO on relevant films, coordinate any licensee sourcing with Department Coordinator.
• Raise Purchase Orders, Contra Tax Invoices as required.
• Manage guest lists for screenings/events and all event related creative assets alongside Department Coordinator and Creative Production team.

National Publicity Tours & Special Projects:

• Project manage local talent tours, events, screenings, press conferences, experiential activations and presentations on assigned films as required in consultation with Manager and HOD.
• Work closely with Manager on major screening/experiential activity across allocated films.
• Manage additional projects as assigned to support team i.e. talent handling, press & event management, Premieres, experiential or i *** uencer activations etc across both *** Bros & Universal slate of films

Digital Publicity:

• Drive i *** uencer relations and publicity specific activations on own projects
• Drive digital agency engagement as required drafting digital publicity briefs
• Work closely with the *** Lead to maximise digital publicity & promotional activations.
• Drive promotional creative execution and publicity content distribution strategy.
• Manage trailer & content breaks in association with *** Lead with launch strategy approved by Marketing Director

Brand Partnerships & Exhibition:

• Prize sourcing for *** promotions & contra opportunities on non-partnerships focussed films or as required.
• Work with Partnerships to ensure all opportunities are established to support cinema relations ensuring Universal product is always well represented. This includes working with CP Exec, Sales and branch managers to ensure Local Area marketing campaigns are activated as appropriate with regional exhibition and *** .
• Manage any Costume Character tours covering *** , 3rd Party & Exhibition (working with the Partnerships Executive).
• Work with Partnerships Manager & Executive to maximise 3rd Party partnerships when appropriate within the *** pub/promo campaign.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, writing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and within national team environment.
• Strong work-ethic & results oriented
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Creativity and the ability to 'think outside the square'
• Openness to innovation and process improvement
• Solid understanding of social *** and the application of publicity and promotions across the digital platform.
• Publicity experience within the Film or Entertainment Industry is preferred.
• *** promotions experience also favourable.

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

Avid Reader Press seeks a Publicist for our dynamic, collaborative, and growing imprint. The right candidate will have the ability to publicize a wide range of fiction and nonfiction titles, with an emphasis on literary fiction and literary memoir, while closely collaborating with multiple stakeholders; initiate and execute sophisticated, multi-stage publicity campaigns; and be comfortable presenting to internal and external stakeholders. Preferred candidates will be creative, organized, and detail-oriented, and have a strong understanding of the *** landscape. Strong candidates will be familiar with the book publishing timeline-from acquisition to on-sale to backlist-and be comfortable managing publicity activities throughout each phase, as well as enthusiastic about collaboration with other imprint departments.

Avid Reader Press, the newest division of *** , is built on the idea that the most rewarding publishing has three common denominators: great books, published with intense focus, in true partnership with authors, agents, booksellers, and the *** . The staff at Avid Reader Press, a small band of cheerful literary warriors, strives to publish every book with avidity. Authors include Andy Borowitz, Adrienne Brodeur, Frank Bruni, Ray Dalio, Michaeleen Doucleff, Patricia Engel, Garrett Graff, Myriam Gurba, Julia May Jonas, Chloe Cooper Jones, Ezra Klein, Susan Orlean, Tunde Oyeneyin, and Lisa Taddeo.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Bring, maintain, and foster strong relationships with key *** and journalists
• Develop and execute title-specific publicity campaigns for frontlist titles
• Write press materials, pitch, and secure *** coverage (broadcast, print, digital) including cover reveals & book announcements, feature interviews, essay placements, reviews, and round-ups in national and local ***
• Build strong relationships with Avid Reader editors and authors, maintaining excellent communication regarding the status of campaigns
• Plan and coordinate in-person and virtual author book tours and arrange author travel where needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written, oral, organizational, and presentation skills
• Possess existing relationships with national and major market ***
• Experience creating and executing highly successful title-based *** campaigns
• Demonstrated booking and author tour management skills
• Experience publicizing works by authors from underserved/underrepresented backgrounds and communities
• Must have good time management skills, be organized and detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking
• Have the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work independently, and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple projects and work flexibly and quickly

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years relevant publicity or marketing experience

*** has been named to Forbes magazine list of "America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022."

*** is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as *** , Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams *** , *** Children's Publishing and *** Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.

For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The annual salary for this position is $60,000.00 - $64,000.00

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

***

*** is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At *** , the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. *** is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [Please reply using Staff Me Up]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

Company Description

*** Universal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create

Job Description

Looking for a highly skilled Senior Publicist for the Global Photography Department with substantial studio still department experience to provide strong creative, strategic and managerial backup to VP, Global Photo Department. Individual must possess an exceptional aesthetic sense, creative eye and strategic understanding of global needs and material. Must be able to anticipate unique needs on complex and complicated projects including both live action and animation. Individual should be effective working in a diverse group of people across the world and be adept at developing and maintaining excellent relationships with internal stakeholders, photographers, filmmakers, and talent reps.

Essential Responsibilities:

• You will be the lead editor and studio contact actively working on a large volume of global titles across all *** , inclusive of pre-production, production, theatrical release, PVOD/Home Video and potential awards windows
• You will supervise unit photographers on assigned projects and liaise with unit publicists to make sure all marketing/production needs are covered
• You will manage and provide selections of photographic material for all global marketing territories/departments
• Work closely with global project executives and upper management on photo selections to meet strategic marketing goals
• Help supervise special publicity shoots on select titles, inclusive of hiring photographers, working with talent and reps, logistics, approvals, retouching and final deliveries to global territories
• Help supervise global event photographers and work with hired house photographers to secure red carpet set ups, specialty requests, and follow up selections for global press, talent, and filmmakers
• Work closely with VP,Global Photo on internal projects and pulling frames for assigned films
• Help oversee talent approvals on all departmental titles with departmental Coordinator
• Handle requests for archival and specialty materials on as-needed basis
• Cover for department VP, Global Photography when needed
• Come up to speed and integrate into all existing projects
• Help review and maintain best practices for the department and help establish new policies and procedures to allow for maximum efficiency

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years in a studio photo department or related high performance photo ser *** organization
• Hands on extensive experience editing photographic material for a multitude of purposes including but not limited to publicity, creative advertising, social *** , brand partnerships and specialty needs
• Experience editing and managing big tentpole films including interaction with all studio departments, talent reps, filmmakers, VFX producers, and vendors

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be covered by Solutions, *** U's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Additional Requirements

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to present strategic selections of material and effective plans for implementation
• Able to liaise and maintain excellent working relationships with filmmakers, talent reps and vendors
• Knowledge of unit photographers worldwide and experience with the hiring process
• Experience handling all logistics of publicity photo shoots
• Working knowledge of talent contracts regarding photographic legal and likeness restrictions
• Expanded inter *** ry knowledge of Photoshop with ability to edit, lightly retouch/adjust, crop and caption images
• Experience with on-line editing programs
• Knowledge of event photographers and experience with red carpet set ups and follow up process
• Ability to handle a large volume of projects at once while meeting constantly changing deadlines
• Be a consummate team player with commitment to excellence who instills confidence in others
• Extensive knowledge of other graphic programs a plus
• College degree preferred
• Ability to work with a cross section of individuals at all levels of the organization

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

Hourly Rate: $45.59 as determined by theIATSE Union

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.