Publicist

Posted:
10/3/2024, 7:32:42 PM

Location(s):
London, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Growth & Marketing ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Workplace Type:
Remote

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role…

This role’s primary focus is the creation and delivery of programming publicity campaigns for HBO and Max content as it rolls out on Max’s global platform alongside key additional licensees in international markets. Working across an exciting slate of diverse content, you’ll be working to drive content publicity in support of the company’s wider business objectives.

Your Role Accountabilities…

  • Create and deliver effective publicity campaigns to support the international roll-out of assigned HBO and Max titles.
  • This includes strategy, scheduling talent interviews, overseeing screening requests and events, possible set visits, and central coordination of talent tours.
  • Partner with the domestic publicity teams at HBO/Max to ensure consistent messaging and handling of content, and work in close collaboration with the International Marketing team. 
  • Provide support to third party broadcasters who have licensed HBO and Max programming, including clear and concise delivery of messaging and updates.
  • Identify opportunities, proactively and reactively secure and manage talent participation in international junkets, interviews and other media opportunities, managing talent schedules as required.
  • Work with wider team members on reporting and coverage generated across title campaigns
  • Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders; including but not limited to HBO and Max, WM International TV Sales, international licensees, production partners and talent reps.
  • Support the international publicity team on the shaping and implementation of wider global initiatives as required, across content and in support of Max launches globally.

Qualifications & Experience…

  • Specific experience in entertainment publicity, preferably with knowledge of and work across the international landscape
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good judgement and ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to schedule work efficiently and work well under time constraints and across multiple projects at the same time
  • Ability and desire to travel
Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

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.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

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, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].

Warner Bros.

Website: https://www.warnerbros.com/

Headquarter Location: Burbank, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1918

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Art ⋅ Digital Entertainment ⋅ Film ⋅ Film Production ⋅ Telecommunications ⋅ TV Production