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BritBox · 2 days ago

Senior Publicity & Communications Manager

New York, NY

Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$115K/yr - $120K/yr

BritBox is the ultimate streaming destination for British TV, dedicated to sharing authentically British stories with audiences worldwide. The Senior Publicity & Communications Manager will create and implement publicity strategies and campaigns for BritBox originals and acquisitions, driving awareness and interest in the titles and supporting domestic awards strategies. This role requires extensive experience in television/film lifecycle public relations and involves interfacing with various stakeholders while managing multiple campaigns.

Broadcast Media

Responsibilities

Support PR planning and execution for series campaigns with little supervision, stepping into a leadership role when needed, and incorporating awards considerations, press opportunities, and timelines throughout the series lifecycle

Work with the Director and SVP of Publicity and Communications, helping to deliver on campaigns for large, tentpole titles whilst working on the broad slate of series, requiring the ability to prioritize, delegate and balance separate workloads

Continually expand on conventional publicity opportunities, focusing on bigger ideas which will cut through a crowded marketplace and highlight our niche programming

Work with the larger publicity team to build and strengthen talent relationships for BritBox, collaborating on series PR efforts, with flexibility for periodic UK-based support

Execute media and talent relations efforts for press days and special events, such as junkets, red carpet premieres, awards ceremonies and special screenings

Skilled in supporting events - from planning to on-site coordination - and in generating creative ideas for promotional mailers

Write pitches, press releases, and other written materials for key titles, adapting UK press materials when applicable for US press & audiences

Oversee workflow for updating press releases and asset addition to media site

Develop and maintain a deep network of press, talent and influencer relationships across trade and consumer entertainment press outlets, as well as key award pundits and bodies

Manage publicity budgets and vendor relationships, working with finance and legal teams to ensure effective allocation and cost management

Qualification

Public RelationsMedia RelationsEvent CoordinationProject ManagementSocial MediaWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTime ManagementCreativity

Required

Extensive experience in television/film lifecycle public relations, either in-house or in an agency

Ability to interface with senior executives, journalists, talent/talent teams, vendors, international counterparts and distributors, and key stakeholders with a high-degree of professionalism

Ability to multi-task and prioritize while maintaining an obsessive level of attention to detail

Support PR planning and execution for series campaigns with little supervision

Ability to prioritize, delegate and balance separate workloads

Execute media and talent relations efforts for press days and special events

Skilled in supporting events - from planning to on-site coordination

Write pitches, press releases, and other written materials for key titles

Oversee workflow for updating press releases and asset addition to media site

Develop and maintain a deep network of press, talent and influencer relationships

Manage publicity budgets and vendor relationships

Excellent digital (online/podcast), broadcast, and print contacts with a track record of delivering press coverage

Deeply passionate about television and entertainment

Thrives in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines