Job Description
It's the magic of immersing yourself in a motion picture masterpiece, or a new track from your favorite band, or the spectacle of a live Broadway show. It's hard to define and even harder to create, but that's what we do at The Walt Disney Studios.
Ours is a culture of innovation, collaboration and creativity. We raise the bar, then step over it, blazing trails through the production and distribution of world-class entertainment around the globe. If you want to help tell compelling, enduring stories through movies, music or stage plays, then we want to hear from you.
Imagine a career with an organization that brings smiles to millions every day. Imagine working with people whose passion for what they do is simply indescribable. We are The Walt Disney Company, live with a rich legacy of innovation, entertainment, and lifelong memories. With our vast array of both businesses and professionals, you'll have the opportunity to join a team that's beloved around the world, and to find out how it feels to love what you do. We invite you to discover for yourself why a career with Disney is the opportunity you've been looking for.
The Global Publicity - Multicultural team is looking for a Publicity Coordinator.
Responsibilities:
• Day to Day duties, supporting the Director of Multicultural in the LA office.
• Responsible for Calendar and Schedule Management: Coordinate travel, manage day-to-day meetings for Director
• Meeting Coordination and Reporting: Book conference rooms, issue meeting requests through Outlook, coordinate agenda and other handouts, print items for meetings, take meeting notes and follow-up with attendees
• Updating of all multicultural reports and breaks on a daily basis, circulate wide when needed
• Draft Filmmaker Decks for domestic meetings and support Multicultural Director with Filmmaker Decks as needed.
• Lead PGS / GSS entry support for all multicultural press days and events, liaising with agencies
• Maintain necessary communications documents (Campaign Highlights Report, Presentation Slides, Publicity Reports, Talent Schedules, etc.) and distribute in a timely manner to key executives
• Shadow and participate in all key marketing & publicity meetings when needed
• Expenses: Preparation of all business-related expenses using CONCUR travel proxy role ensuring expense reports are completed and filed in a timely manner
• Responsible for working events, screenings, junkets and premieres as needed
• Responsible for covering interviews and providing recaps, virtual and on-site, when needed
• Additional ongoing support for the LA Press Team
• Assist with screenings: Maintain/update RSVP lists, on-site coverage, reporting, etc.
• Ability to take what's being asked, identify those with a sense of urgency, prioritize, execute and then follow up to ensure the request is complete.
• Proactively update ongoing database for multicultural press, influencers and key events
Required Qualifications:
• 1+ years experience within entertainment industry with an emphasis on Publicity
• Knowledge of the ongoing multicultural zeitgeist, informed about the cultural conversation and trends
• The ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously, perform under pressure and pay close attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills to assure successful interaction with executives and business unit contacts
• Detail oriented with superior organization skills
• Strong team player and self-starter; taking initiative to solve problems
• Creatively driven, genuinely passionate about entertainment, storytelling and pop culture
• Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote and Outlook for meeting requests and calendaring
• Ability to work overtime when necessary
• Team player - willing to work with other assistants and staff at all levels in support of the marketing team in Burbank and worldwide
• Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful and flexible
• Candidate should have a strong passion for film publicity and movies and should be familiar with a variety of industry concepts, practices, and procedures, especially in publicity
• Experience in the entertainment industry, ideally in publicity or marketing
• Ability to troubleshoot tech issues as they arise
• Overall working knowledge with the SAP and Concur system
Preferred Qualification:
• Existing Studio or Agency experience preferred
Please Note: We are looking to fill this role quickly. Apply today.
The hiring range for this position in California is $52,400 to $70,200 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
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.
This position is with Disney Entertainment Operations LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Disney Entertainment Operations LLC 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.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0k50m-216-73-216-71-42 in your application.