Publicity Manager - 1 Year Maternity Leave Cover

at  NBCUniversal

Company Description
We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal 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 and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.
Universal Pictures International (UPI) is the International Distribution and Marketing division for Universal Pictures. In the United Kingdom, Austria, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, France, Korea, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and China, UPI directly markets and distributes movies through its local offices, creating campaigns and release strategies that respond to the culture and market behaviour of those territories. In other parts of the world, UPI partners with Paramount and Sony in the distribution of all three companies’ films. Universal Pictures is part of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Job Description

The UK Publicity Manager will be responsible for devising and implementing publicity campaigns from conception to final delivery for designated Universal theatrical releases.

• Create and manage the talent schedules for each junket
• Lead talent activity at junkets and premieres
• Manage outside PR agencies and suppliers
• Provide professional growth among team members giving clear instruction and guidance in developing skills
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with various media outlets, working across print, broadcast and online
• Lead on content creator initiatives, owning and developing excellent relationships across influencer landscape
• Lead ideation and management of events including screenings and press trips
• Manage the budget on designated releases
• Work closely with the marketing managers, media promotions manager, online agency, UK sales team and EMEA/Global Publicity teams to ensure the strategic direction for each release is successfully implemented to plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of publicity and UK Media, both traditional and emerging
• Ability to devise and execute innovative marketing campaigns
• Demonstrated theatrical publicity experience coupled with a track record of achievement
• In-depth understanding of digital media and influencer marketing with extensive experience managing publicity and influencer agencies
• Strong experience ideating and producing events including screenings, junkets and film premieres plus the development and execution of creative initiatives and activations
• Adept at dealing with talent and representatives
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong negotiation skills
• Commitment to innovation with track record of identifying and delivering media ‘firsts’
• Agency management experience
• Line management experience
• Strong team player with ability to build and maintain relationships both internally within the organisation and externally
• Demonstrated experience of working within a dynamic and fast paced demanding environment
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) coupled with excellent presentation skills

The UK Publicity Manager will be responsible for devising and implementing publicity campaigns from conception to final delivery for designated Universal theatrical releases.

• Create and manage the talent schedules for each junket
• Lead talent activity at junkets and premieres
• Manage outside PR agencies and suppliers
• Provide professional growth among team members giving clear instruction and guidance in developing skills
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with various media outlets, working across print, broadcast and online
• Lead on content creator initiatives, owning and developing excellent relationships across influencer landscape
• Lead ideation and management of events including screenings and press trips
• Manage the budget on designated releases
• Work closely with the marketing managers, media promotions manager, online agency, UK sales team and EMEA/Global Publicity teams to ensure the strategic direction for each release is successfully implemented to plan