Publicity Lead - Movies, Movies PR

About the role

Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a dynamic Regional Strategies, Festival and Convention Lead to support the Movies Publicity department. This role serves as a vital connector across the business, ensuring that all regional activities, film festivals, and convention activities for Amazon MGM Studios across the globe are strategically aligned and effectively executed. The ideal candidate will be a crucial member of the team, streamlining movies PR operations, enhancing marketing efforts, and reducing cost redundancies. They will ensure consistent delivery of exceptional experiences at festivals and conventions in the U.S. and key international markets, with a direct impact on reinforcing Amazon MGM Studios' brand narrative and exceeding customer (attendee) expectations. The position requires someone who understands the delicate balance of being both detail-oriented and adaptable, capable of managing meticulous logistics while remaining responsive within the fast-paced nature of film publicity. This person is an exceptional team player who can work independently, take initiative, and maintain the highest level of professionalism when interacting with high-profile filmmaker/talent and sensitive information. Key job responsibilities KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Regional and Word-of-Mouth Screenings - -Execute word-of-mouth and regional promotional media partner-supported screenings, both in-person and virtual. -Coordinate with regional press, social hyperlocal micro influencers, members of local film critics groups and circles, retail partners, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), community action organizations, and other strategic groups in line with title-specific Prime Video goals. -Ensure promotional and word-of-mouth screening access for other Amazon departments and Employee Resource Groups, including Brand Partnerships, Digital, Public Policy, Warriors, Glamazon, BEN, and Latinos @. -Work with the Quality Content and Anti-piracy teams to ensure that all theatrical and virtual screenings are held using best Amazon practices and guidelines. -Festival and Convention Logistics -Coordinate regional festival logistics for premiere events such as Toronto International Film Festival, SXSW, and Sundance. -Ensure all regional activities and convention activities are strategically aligned and effectively executed across the globe. Junket Planning and Execution - -Oversee junket planning from conception to execution, focused on east coast press activities. Manage location and junket production crew bids and contracts, talent time allocations, scheduling, catering and talent logistics, and day-off management. -Cross-Functional Collaboration -Engage cross-functionally with internal stakeholders, such as the National Partnerships and Publishing teams, to collaboratively activate brand integrations in regional markets. -Develop synergistic opportunities for external activations, specific to the Movies PR slate, via partners in the parenting, LGBTQIA+, and faith categories. This often includes organizations such as National Girls Collaborative Project, Color of Change, Planned Parenthood, ACLU, and others. Sports PR and Activations -Oversee sports PR, sports-related influencer outreach, and activations for all movie titles. -Experiential Activations -Engage with experiential vendors to create new and exciting experiences related to Prime Video movies, such as street teaming, events, and stunts. -Staffing and Budget Management -Manage all staffing needs for regional events and theatrical screening plans. -Track Regional Strategies budget allocations within overall Movies PR title-specific budgets. -Open and oversee budgets and purchase order requests for all campaign-related costs. Monitor submission of invoices to ensure all vendors are reimbursed in a timely manner. -Reporting and Documentation Contribute Regional Strategies campaign-specific activities in filmmaker and campaign decks, reporting, and target media lists. Oversee and maintain all team and key department-wide documents, including agendas, film contact sheets, reaction memos, events calendars, and budget trackers. Administrative and Coordination Support Coordinate all team calls with both internal and external parties, including agencies and talent representatives/publicists. Work with the travel team to organize all filmmaker and talent travel. Create, update, and circulate all travel itineraries across all campaigns and make real-time adjustments as necessary. Arrange all internal and external screenings; spearhead delivery of DCPs/film content and distribute links when applicable. Create, maintain, and circulate agendas for all team calls. Take extensive notes during calls to identify action items for future discussion and implementation. Additional Requirements Maintain flexibility to work extended hours during film premieres, press days, festivals, and other campaign beats, including occasional talent and below-the-line handling.

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