Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated theatrical PR campaigns that generate high-impact earned media and drive cultural conversation for Amazon MGM Studios' theatrical slate
• Lead PR strategy for theatrical releases from greenlight through production, release, and awards, ensuring campaigns are cohesive, innovative, and aligned with business goals
• Build, mentor, and inspire a team of publicists, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior executives, filmmakers, and talent on media strategy, reputation opportunities, and potential challenges
• Manage crisis communications and issues management, developing messaging and response strategies that protect the studio's reputation and mitigate financial risk
• Build and maintain deep relationships with key entertainment, consumer, and cultural media across digital, print, and broadcast platforms
• Partner closely with marketing, distribution, awards, international, and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, integrated campaigns
• Oversee campaign budgets, agency partnerships, and vendor relationships, ensuring efficient and impactful allocation of resources
• Develop campaign plans, messaging frameworks, press materials, and executive communications
• Lead and develop strategic PR activations at major festivals, conventions, premieres, and industry events

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional communications, public relations, or public affairs experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 15+ years of professional communications, public relations, or public affairs experience