VP, Global Publicity

Job Description

Your New Role…

Directs and executes publicity campaigns on WB theatrical releases.

Your Role Accountabilities…
• Works with SVP to lead and oversee Publicity efforts and staff. Serves as strong partner and number two to the SVP.
• Oversees Los Angeles and New York publicity staffs in the implementation of campaigns. (direct reports Sr. Publicist, Jr. Publicist, Coordinator)
• Works with Sr. Marketing executives to develop publicity strategies on WB releases. Supervises the pitching and execution of publicity strategies.
• Works with international and regional WB teams to oversee and implement Home Office strategy on all titles.
• Participates in the budget and creative process of awards campaigns.
• Oversees all outside genre publicists and unit publicists.
• Sets strategy and coordinates press coverage for Academy and awards campaigns.
• Communicates with agents, managers and personal publicists on the publicity efforts of talent.
• Manages and maintains publicity budgets.
• Oversees materials groups on delivery of film assets, including photography, written materials and EPK.
• Manages set visit policies and directs team on soliciting requests.
• Works with and coordinates the activities of the field publicity and promotions group.
• Supervises the development of promotional ideas and materials needed for each film's publicity campaign.
• Miscellaneous duties as needed.

Qualifications and Experience…
• BA/BS in Marketing, Communications or related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in the fields of film publicity and communications.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in the entertainment/motion picture industry.
• Must have the ability to work effectively with publicity materials necessary for the coordination and management of publicity activities.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to interact with persons at all levels including talent, filmmakers, press, etc.
• Must be able to write copy for promotions that will attract interest and gain wide distribution.
• Must be able to coordinate people and events in the staging of promotions.
• Must be able to select trailers, stills and other materials for promotions that are interesting and fulfill the media's needs and requirements.
• Must be able to attend various activities.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with persons on all levels, in person and on the telephone.
• Must have the ability to pay close attention to detail and understand written and oral instructions.
• Must have the ability to organize and schedule work effectively.
• Must have the ability to work well under time constraints.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work independently and meet deadlines.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…
In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. $167,020.00 - $310,180.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at recruitadmin@warnermedia.com.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r78p96-216-73-216-149-42 in your application.