Job Summary:

Job It’s the magic of immersing yourself in a motion picture masterpiece or the spectacle of a live Broadway show. It’s hard to define and even harder to create, but that’s what we do at The Walt Disney Studios. Ours is a culture of innovation, collaboration, and creativity. We raise the bar, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world-class entertainment around the globe. If you want to help, tell compelling, enduring stories through movies, music, or stage plays, then we want to hear from you.

Contract Position:

This role reports to the Vice President of Targeted Marketing & Field Publicity and works at the direction of the Director and Senior Publicist on the team.

The role of Junior Publicist on the Targeted Marketing & Field Publicity is an exciting opportunity within our overall Global Publicity team which you will find listed below. This targeted marketing and field PR team is responsible for the overall field directives for all branded content theatrical and platform releases (Walt Disney Studios, 20th Century Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Disney+, Hulu). They are responsible for developing and executing the field publicity strategy, word-of-mouth screening programs, working with filmmakers & talent on behalf of press tours, screenings & reviews, press coverage, regional stunted events, and more.

The Junior Publicist must possess flexibility and be willing to assume challenges and increased responsibility, as well as ways to improve workflows/increase efficiency, etc. The candidate must have a strong desire to grow within the position and be willing to collaborate with fellow members of the team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in press invitations on behalf of press days, junkets, activations, screenings
• Maintain regional influencer lists and coordinate influencer vetting
• Coordinate extensive WOM regional screening programs and regional press screening
• Site staff for select regional screenings
• Regional press list management, maintain internal database of regional press, oversee press attendance memos and charts
• Assist and/or craft regional word of mouth ticketing program initiatives
• Data entry support, management of BOX folders, assist in management of campaign summary reports
• Respond and navigate to field inquiries from partners and press across multiple titles
• Hometown Hero and College Program outreach and scheduling
• Oversee digital screening link charts
• Oversee asset delivery for extensive regional activations
• Communicate with U.S. regional press on a regular basis
• Support junket and press day planning
• Support regional film festival planning
• Support regional talent/press tour planning inclusive of crafting talent schedules
• Select travel to domestic regional events
• Coordinate and track press breaks
• Vendor invoice processing
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines with budgetary constraints and changing priorities
• Other duties as required

Basic Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in Field Publicity and Field Marketing
• Experience executing extensive word-of-mouth screening campaigns
• Possess relationships with key media
• Ability to build and maintain connections with key journalists and social media influencers
• Establish regional press relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented with superior organizational skills
• Experience in entertainment publicity would be an asset
• Creative mindset
• Passion for pop culture and entertainment
• Able to prioritize, multi-task and work well with others in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and perform well under pressure
• Flexibility to work evenings/weekends on an as need basis

Additional Information:

This is a IATSTE 600 position covered by a collective bargaining agreement

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Disney Content Services Co., Inc., which is part of a business segment we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Disney Content Services Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.