Job Title:  Sr. Director, Worldwide Publicity

Summary of Position

The Senior Director, Worldwide Publicity will report to the Senior Vice President, Worldwide Publicity as well as work alongside the Senior Vice President, Worldwide Publicity to assist in developing and implementing comprehensive publicity campaigns to promote Lionsgate theatrical releases throughout the lifecycle window. 

Responsibilities

• Act as Publicity campaign lead under the SVP Worldwide Publicity’s strategic guidance to craft worldwide theatrical publicity campaigns for assigned titles throughout the lifecycle windows beginning with production through Home Entertainment
• Serve as filmmaker contact back up to SVP 
• Oversee talent timelines and key dates memos
• Evaluate demographics of a diverse film slate with Global Publicity team and strategize messaging points and press pitches for each film
• Work closely with SVP Worldwide Publicity and SVP International Specialist to craft Global campaign strategy for Intl Specialist to then relay back to International Distributors on assigned films
• Relay campaign strategy to National and Multi-cultural agencies hired to support campaign.
• Pitch campaign activities and press opportunities to talent and assist with executing each confirmed interview by the outlet's deadline
• Work closely with the Strategy Team across all disciplines and act as talent liaison distributing requests and securing approvals as needed for Content Days.
• Oversee and contribute to scheduling, travel, grooming, and security for all talent press activities and oversee creation of all talent schedules with Publicity Assistant, ensuring all information is accurate and current 
• Oversee and build the Publicity section in Filmmaker Decks and present accordingly along with the SVP Worldwide 
• Work closely with Visual Communications team to develop Talking Points and Production Notes.
• Provide talent and talent representatives with guidance on publicity strategy and create talking points for press appearances, coaching talent to tailor messaging for each media outlet to maximize campaign value
• Escort talent to all campaign appearances including talk show appearances, press junkets, Premieres, PA Tours, film festivals and conventions, Award Shows, editorial and creative shoots, and set visits. Must proactively anticipate talent needs during all appearances while managing press concepts, occasionally having to intervene and keep talent on message or manage inappropriate press conduct
• Pitch film, talent and film assets to national broadcast shows [entertainment & talk shows] and top tier national print publications, and subsequently negotiate extent of press coverage
• Oversee on-set press requests with Unit Publicist and manage all filmmaker, executive and talent approvals
• Responsible point of contact for all music related initiatives both internal and external [artists, soundtrack, score, etc.]
• Assist in maintaining key campaign documents as it pertains to talent, including Pub Strat, Film Bibles, Timelines, Broadcast Calendars, Talent Timelines and Highlights Reports

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of 5 – 7 years of experience in a marketing and/or publicity capacity 
• Bachelor's degree in communications or related degree
• Willingness to work overtime and be flexible with hours
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Superior communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and deal with deadline pressure.
• Strong work ethic

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Business Unit Overview

Motion Picture Group
Lionsgate’s motion picture business is a consistent box office market share leader with films that have grossed more than $10 billion worldwide over the past six years. This leadership is driven by world-class talent relationships, a deep and renewable portfolio of iconic brands and franchises, and a diverse and balanced slate that is built to enhance consumer enjoyment of the theatrical experience but also has the flexibility to utilize a broad range of alternative release strategies as the opportunities to monetize films continue to expand. The creator, owner and distributor of great film brands including The Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, John Wick, Now You See Me, Knives Out, La La Land, Saw, Dirty Dancing and Monster’s Ball, among many others, films released by Lionsgate and its predecessor companies have earned 129 Academy Award® nominations and 32 Oscar® wins.
 
In addition to its mainstream commercial releases, Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group includes specialty film distributor Roadside Attractions, an industry leader in award-winning prestige movies, Pantelion Films, the U.S. market leader in Spanish-language releases, a top film production and distribution brand in the UK, and multiplatform distributor Grindstone Entertainment.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$140,000 - $150,000 

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.