Interested in shaping the future of movies as an integral part of a
world-leading global communications team? Amazon MGM Studios brings together the
world’s best creators with the most passionate communities in a way no other
entertainment brand can. We deliver distinctive, critically-acclaimed and
award-winning original movies like Air, American Fiction, Challengers, Saltburn,
and The Accountant.
Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a dynamic and talented Theatrical Publicity
Specialist to support our theatrical slate in Canada. This role will partner
closely with our US and international teams to develop and execute publicity
campaigns in Canada, serving as the primary liaison between Amazon MGM Studios
and Canadian press. You will be relied upon as an advisor to business partners,
filmmakers and PR colleagues on behalf of the Canadian market, and will support
global campaigns while balancing cultural nuances. The ideal candidate will
bring deep knowledge of the Canadian entertainment landscape, established media
relationships, relationships with festivals and local cultural organizations,
and a proven track record of successful theatrical publicity campaigns.
Key job responsibilities
• Develop and execute strategic publicity campaigns for theatrical releases in
Canada
• Lead press junkets in Canada, and source nominations from local press for
global content days
• Build and grow relationships with key media contacts, critics groups, cultural
influencers, talent representatives, and industry stakeholders
• Manage and coordinate talent appearances and media opportunities in Canada
• Collaborate with US-based teams to ensure alignment with global publicity
strategies
• Monitor campaign effectiveness and provide regular reporting on PR efforts
• Oversee word-of-mouth screening programs and tastemaker events
• Brainstorm and execute stunts, events and activations in market to generate
earned media
• Manage regional festival strategy and relationships in concert with the global
priorities
• Manage regional publicity budgets and agency relationships
• Partner with cross-functional teams including marketing, social, and digital
• Coordinate and oversee work of any local agencies on events, press days,
junkets, etc. Basic Qualifications: - 5+ years of recent professional
communications or public relations experience
- Bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications: - 4+ years of theatrical publicity
experience
- Experience at a major studio, PR agency or entertainment company
- Established relationships with talent agencies, publicists and local film
festivals
- Strong understanding of the evolving media landscape
- Experience working across theatrical and streaming windows
- Proven track record of frugal budget management and reporting
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