Disney Parks and Resorts
Disney Parks and Resorts is hiring: Senior Publicist (Local 600) in Los Angeles
Disney Parks and Resorts, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90079
Job Summary:
Overview:
This is an IATSE Local 600 Publicist Guild position covered by a collective bargaining agreement. This position oversees all aspects of global publicity campaigns for film and streaming content, with a focus on the post-theatrical window. Responsibilities include developing and implementing global press campaigns and collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as marketing strategy, digital, creative, product, and media. The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to execute high-impact, consumer-facing publicity campaigns.
Responsibilities:
Campaign Development & Execution Strategize and implement consumer-facing publicity campaigns for post-theatrical releases. Execute integrated campaigns in collaboration with marketing, digital, creative, and media teams across all relevant windows. Oversee team and agencies in executing campaign strategies, events, press days, content delivery, tours, and experiential activations. Serve as the main point of contact for international campaign communication, including milestones, materials, and strategy.
Communicate strategy, guidelines, and materials to international markets.
Content & Asset Management Administer content strategy, media assets, and approval workflows. Oversee content with agencies, ensuring stakeholder approvals and timely distribution of assets. Build and manage synergy partnerships for campaigns (e.g., Parks, Broadcast, Consumer Products, and Creative Content).
Talent Relations Develop strong working relationships with talent, their representatives, and studio partners. Serve as a senior contact for talent reps, overseeing talent activity related to campaigns.
Team & Agency Management Oversee agency activity to ensure campaign goals, deliverables, and timelines are met. Mentor and guide publicity staff on projects to support their professional development.
Strategic Planning & Communication Develop and present strategic publicity plans aligned with broader marketing objectives and corporate goals. Work closely with the publicity team to review and finalize materials such as press releases, talking points, itineraries, and campaign recaps. Proactively identify and advocate for new publicity opportunities in collaboration with the Director. Communicate campaign status, updates, and escalations to the Director in a timely manner.
Project Management Administer multiple Home Entertainment releases and projects simultaneously, ensuring priorities are clear and deadlines are met. Oversee publicity timelines, wrap-up coverage reports, and project-related presentations. Submit campaign performance reports and media coverage updates to key stakeholders.
Additional Responsibilities Support campaigns with strong organization, follow-through, and timely communication with executives and partners. Respond promptly to emails and requests. Exhibit strong presentation skills, both written and oral. Perform special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in publicity, preferably with a studio, network, streaming service or technology company Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with maturity and confidence in working with colleagues at all levels Experience pitching press, generating offers and facilitating requests Ability to mentor and teach junior team members Strong presentation skills, both oral and written Well-organized, with strong relationship building, excellent collaboration, and time management skills Ability to balance numerous projects simultaneously, prioritize deadlines and be effective in a fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications: Solid entertainment press relationships with theatrical and at-home viewing experience a plus
The pay rate for this position in Burbank, CA is $3,266.20 per week based on a 56-hour work week. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit:
Disney Careers Benefits .
About The Walt Disney Studios: For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters, and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with The Traveling Lab, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
The Traveling Lab is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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Overview:
This is an IATSE Local 600 Publicist Guild position covered by a collective bargaining agreement. This position oversees all aspects of global publicity campaigns for film and streaming content, with a focus on the post-theatrical window. Responsibilities include developing and implementing global press campaigns and collaborating cross-functionally with teams such as marketing strategy, digital, creative, product, and media. The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to execute high-impact, consumer-facing publicity campaigns.
Responsibilities:
Campaign Development & Execution Strategize and implement consumer-facing publicity campaigns for post-theatrical releases. Execute integrated campaigns in collaboration with marketing, digital, creative, and media teams across all relevant windows. Oversee team and agencies in executing campaign strategies, events, press days, content delivery, tours, and experiential activations. Serve as the main point of contact for international campaign communication, including milestones, materials, and strategy.
Communicate strategy, guidelines, and materials to international markets.
Content & Asset Management Administer content strategy, media assets, and approval workflows. Oversee content with agencies, ensuring stakeholder approvals and timely distribution of assets. Build and manage synergy partnerships for campaigns (e.g., Parks, Broadcast, Consumer Products, and Creative Content).
Talent Relations Develop strong working relationships with talent, their representatives, and studio partners. Serve as a senior contact for talent reps, overseeing talent activity related to campaigns.
Team & Agency Management Oversee agency activity to ensure campaign goals, deliverables, and timelines are met. Mentor and guide publicity staff on projects to support their professional development.
Strategic Planning & Communication Develop and present strategic publicity plans aligned with broader marketing objectives and corporate goals. Work closely with the publicity team to review and finalize materials such as press releases, talking points, itineraries, and campaign recaps. Proactively identify and advocate for new publicity opportunities in collaboration with the Director. Communicate campaign status, updates, and escalations to the Director in a timely manner.
Project Management Administer multiple Home Entertainment releases and projects simultaneously, ensuring priorities are clear and deadlines are met. Oversee publicity timelines, wrap-up coverage reports, and project-related presentations. Submit campaign performance reports and media coverage updates to key stakeholders.
Additional Responsibilities Support campaigns with strong organization, follow-through, and timely communication with executives and partners. Respond promptly to emails and requests. Exhibit strong presentation skills, both written and oral. Perform special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: 5+ years of experience in publicity, preferably with a studio, network, streaming service or technology company Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with maturity and confidence in working with colleagues at all levels Experience pitching press, generating offers and facilitating requests Ability to mentor and teach junior team members Strong presentation skills, both oral and written Well-organized, with strong relationship building, excellent collaboration, and time management skills Ability to balance numerous projects simultaneously, prioritize deadlines and be effective in a fast-paced environment Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications: Solid entertainment press relationships with theatrical and at-home viewing experience a plus
The pay rate for this position in Burbank, CA is $3,266.20 per week based on a 56-hour work week. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit:
Disney Careers Benefits .
About The Walt Disney Studios: For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters, and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with The Traveling Lab, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
The Traveling Lab is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
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