Manager, Publicity - Focus Features (Film Publicity)

Location: Universal City, California, United States. Hybrid schedule requiring work from the office at least four days per week; extended hours and travel may be required.

Salary: $80,000–$105,000 per year, bonus eligible.

Company

hirify.global is a media and entertainment company producing and distributing film, television, streaming, theme park, consumer product, and news content through brands including Focus Features.

What you will do

• Execute publicity campaigns for theatrical releases, including pitching editorial outlets, securing bookings, managing preview issues, and placing exclusive assets.
• Coordinate with agencies, talent representatives, filmmakers, and internal project leads throughout campaign planning and execution.
• Manage press for screenings, premieres, special events, red carpets, press days, and junkets.
• Coordinate talent schedules, interviews, press attendance, event coverage, and troubleshooting with representatives.
• Create and manage publicity office budgets, track spending, and provide updates and reports to finance.
• Support awards campaigns and collaborate with international, digital, marketing, and field publicity teams.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience in film publicity, including pitching and securing editorial coverage and working on awards campaigns.
• Prior experience working with publicity agencies and talent representatives.
• Strong working relationships with journalists, talent representatives, and guilds.
• Experience organizing and executing events and premieres.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills for communication with executives, filmmakers, and talent.
• Ability to work from the Universal City office at least four days per week in a hybrid schedule.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience, preferably in media, journalism, or communications.
• Knowledge of specialty and independent films.
• Knowledge of social media trends and the global pop culture landscape.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work across publicity, marketing, international, awards, digital, and field teams.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional employee discounts and benefits.
• In-person interviews may be required before a hiring decision.