Manager, Publicity - Focus Features

Location: Universal City, California, United States. Hybrid schedule requiring work from the office a minimum of four days per week; travel and extended hours 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, news, theme park, and consumer content through brands including Universal Pictures and Focus Features.

What you will do

• Execute publicity campaigns for theatrical releases, including pitching editorial outlets and securing coverage and placements.
• Manage press for special events, screenings, premieres, red carpets, and other publicity activities.
• Coordinate press days and junkets, including talent schedules, interviews, press invitations, confirmations, and troubleshooting with representatives.
• Manage publicity agency activities, office budgets, spending reports, and coordination with finance.
• Pitch and monitor editorial special issues and collaborate on awards campaign strategy.
• Collaborate with international, awards, digital publicity, marketing, field, and project 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.
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills for working with senior executives, filmmakers, and talent.
• Ability to work from the Universal City office at least four days per week, with extended hours and travel when required.

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 a strong interest in film and global pop culture.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k), paid leave, and tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and other company-sponsored benefits.
• Fast-paced, collaborative work across film publicity, marketing, international, awards, and digital teams.