NBCUniversal Media, LLC

Sr. Publicist

Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be willing to join the Publicist union.
  • 5+ years in entertainment public relations at a major film studio, streaming platform, or PR Agency.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with strong phone communication skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for work and work weekends as needed.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Support the daily operations of the publicity team under the SVP and VP, Global Publicity.
  • Coordinate with talent's publicists for all publicity needs and travel logistics.
  • Oversee publicity strategies for LATAM territories, ensuring proper execution for each release.
  • Direct international agency on press needs and oversee content scheduling and logistics.
  • Facilitate talent availability for global marketing initiatives like launches and press tours.
  • Create and maintain detailed schedules for talent during all global press activities.
  • Manage talent handling for various events, ensuring key messaging and guidance.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of four days in-office.
  • Opportunity to engage in brainstorming sessions for publicity campaigns.
Full Job Description
Job Description
  • Support the day to day running of the publicity team in conjunction with the SVP, Global Publicity & VP, Global Publicity on the coordination and execution of global press activities and tours.
  • Primary point with personal publicists/reps for all talent needs for publicity needs and approvals (Split with other Sr. Publicist). Including strategy, travel logistics (flights, jets, cars, hotels, greeters, riders, etc), scheduling, media training support, adhoc interview needs (talk shows, podcasts, phoners)
  • Oversees the LATAM Territories on publicity needs, including talent tours in planning and execution and ensuring strategic direction for each release.
  • Work with VP/ Sr. Director to direct Int'l Agency on all international press needs such as content day and junket nomination requests, oversee scheduling priorities, press activities and logistics
  • In concert with the team, secure and deliver talent for global marketing and publicity initiatives including but not limited to trailer launches, set visits, special shoots, content days, junkets, appearances, press tours, film festivals, conventions, publicity stunts and premieres
  • Create and maintain talent schedules for all global press activities.
  • Talent handling for events - premiere, junket, content day, festivals, tours, special events, Q&A, award shows including guidance and key messaging.
  • Negotiate glam rates with team assistant.
  • Participate and engage in brainstorming sessions with the wider publicity team to shape publicity campaigns and strategy, regardless of film split.
  • Help team update & maintain global dates doc, film festivals doc, global security calendar, global piracy calendar, review & social embargo dates, publicity reports, status reports, film key dates documents, talent status document, filmmaker & internal distribution lists, film contact sheets, logistics and travel grids
  • Work with team on publicity budgets


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • Must be willing to join the Publicist union.
  • 5+ years in entertainment public relations working at a major film studio, streaming platform or PR Agency
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with strong professional phone communication skills.
  • Must be willing and able to travel for work events and work on weekends as needed.

Desired Characteristics
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively and tactfully with media, management, talent, representatives, vendors, and internal/external partners.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through and the ability to juggle multiple priorities at once.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, tight deadlines, and high-pressure moments.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and collaborative, with the ability to build strong working relationships across different personalities and working styles.
  • Pop culture savvy, with a strong interest in entertainment, media, and evolving consumer trends.


Additional Requirements

Hybrid: This position currently has a hybrid schedule, which requires contributing from the office a minimum of four days per week. The Company reserves the right to change in-office requirements at any time.

Hourly Rate: $50.225 as determined by the IATSE Union

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

About NBCUniversal Media, LLC

NBCUniversal Media, LLC is a media and entertainment company that operates a variety of businesses, including television networks, film studios, and theme parks. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, New York. NBCUniversal's television networks include NBC, Telemundo, and USA Network, among others. The company's film studios produce and distribute movies under the Universal Pictures brand. NBCUniversal also operates theme parks in the United States and Japan. The company is committed to producing high-quality content and delivering it to audiences around the world.
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1994

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