Publicist

The role

This role will develop and execute publicity campaigns for upcoming feature films and series. The person will manage day-to-day publicity activities and build relationships with media.

What you will do

• Develop and execute publicity campaigns for Sony Pictures Animation films and series.
• Manage day-to-day publicity activities across multiple projects, timelines and priorities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with entertainment, trade, consumer, animation and digital media.
• Identify compelling stories and publicity opportunities around projects, filmmakers, talent and artists.
• Draft press releases, pitches, talking points, briefing documents, media alerts and other publicity materials.
• Coordinate and execute press interviews, junkets, screenings, premieres, festivals, conventions, awards events and other publicity opportunities.
• Prepare filmmakers, executives and talent for press opportunities.
• Partner with filmmakers and production teams to identify behind-the-scenes stories.
• Collaborate with Digital PR and social teams to extend publicity moments.
• Partner with Sony Pictures Entertainment teams, distribution partners, external agencies and other stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• Approximately 4+ years of experience in entertainment publicity, communications, media relations or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience contributing to and executing publicity campaigns for film, television or other entertainment/media projects.
• Strong understanding of the evolving media landscape.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience supporting talent, filmmakers, executives and/or other creative partners in a publicity or communications environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Sound judgment and discretion.
• Collaborative approach and ability to build effective working relationships.
• Familiarity with digital media and social platforms.
• Interest in animation, filmmaking and creative storytelling.
• Ability to travel and work outside of standard business hours as required for key publicity events.

Nice to have

• Experience in animation, family entertainment and/or franchise publicity is a plus

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits

About the company

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series. They empower filmmakers to lead the creative process to produce bold and innovative visual storytelling.