Job Posting Title:

Publicity Specialist (PH)

Req ID:

10156873

Job Description:

Overview:

Walt Disney Studios Canada (WDSC) is a Toronto-based marketing group as part of The Walt Disney Company Canada Ltd.  This opportunity will involve establishing a heightened marketing and brand presence and help to execute publicity and promotion strategies for theatrical and streaming releases for the Disney brands Disney Animation, Disney Live-Action, and Pixar Studio titles within Canada, while collaborating effectively with U.S. based functional groups.

Status:

Full Time

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and execute the publicity and promotions strategy for all Disney theatrical and streaming releases in Canada
• Provide support and execute strategic media outreach/targeted pitches for all theatrical and streaming releases, including press days (in-person and virtual), long-lead coverage, first-look opportunities, trailer premieres etc.
• Assisting with press/influencer travel coordination, virtual junkets, set visits, Canadian PA tours, and other press events including, but not limited to, film festivals, events and conventions
• Provide support on securing media partners, new and creative 3rd party outreach, partnerships, and building screening programs across Canada
• Build & maintain strong relationships with national and local media (broadcast, print, digital, radio, bloggers) to generate optimal coverage of our titles, both theatrical and streaming
• Assist with the managing of press lists and communication
• Execute press releases to support the premieres of trailers, creative, XM initiatives and other content
• Support the WDSC social media channels with publicity initiatives
• Attend & help coordinate press and promotional screenings as well as other key events
• Create and manage online ticketing programs for promotional screenings
• Creation of top line reports for each priority title
• Build publicity reports & track coverage, including circulation of daily breaks and reviews
• Support special marketing projects as directed
• Support the Director and Manager with a variety of duties and projects as directed

Requirements:

• Minimum 1-2 years of publicity experience/internship within the film or entertainment industry
• Good working relationships with the Canadian film & entertainment media (broadcast, print, digital, radio, bloggers)
• Demonstrated knowledge and enthusiasm for film, the entertainment industry, the arts and pop culture in general
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented & superior written abilities a must
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
• Creative, resourceful & possess superior research skills with a demonstrated ability to take initiative & problem solve
• Enthusiastic, hard working with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience working with talent and their representatives is a plus

Education:

• Completion of a Public Relations degree or equivalent

The base salary for this position in Toronto is C$72,000. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

DEMRKTG

Job Posting Primary Business:

Studio Marketing - Strategy

Primary Job Posting Category:

Publicity Film/TV/Streaming - Studios

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Toronto, ON, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-07-27