Sr. Publicist

Sr. Publicist Full-time Business Segment: Universal Film Compensation: up to USD 50.225 - hourly Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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