Theatrical PR Specialist, MGM Theatrical

Responsibilities

• Drive day-to-day national PR campaign strategy and activities for assigned theatrical titles — from production through release and awards positioning
• Develop and execute earned media strategies that generate cultural conversation, critical engagement, and audience excitement across all editorial platforms
• Identify and create breakthrough earned media moments that transcend traditional publicity — developing activations, and approaches that position films within broader cultural conversations
• Manage press outreach for assigned titles
• Develop campaign messaging, talking points, positioning documents, and press materials for each title
• Monitor cultural conversation, competitive landscape, and media trends to identify real-time opportunities for campaign amplification and press engagement
• Track and analyze media coverage and campaign performance
• Serve as a day-to-day liaison with talent representatives — managing approvals and scheduling
• Talent handle at press days, junkets, premieres, and publicity events as needed
• Lead planning and execution of press days, junkets, screenings, and publicity events — managing logistics, press confirmations, talent flow, materials, and day-of execution

Requirements

• 5+ years of recent professional communications or public relations experience
• Bachelor's degree
• Can show strong verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Proven track record of securing high-impact earned media placements across all editorial platforms
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute national PR campaigns from strategy through execution
• Strong existing relationships with entertainment journalists, critics, editors, and producers
• Experience coordinating press junkets, press days, talent interviews, and premiere events
• Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns and stakeholders
• Experience working directly with talent representatives (publicists, agents, managers)

Preferred

• 5+ years of theatrical publicity experience at a major studio, entertainment company, or leading PR agency
• Demonstrated ability to conceive and execute innovative, culture-breaking earned media moments
• Established relationships with editorial voices across emerging media platforms — not just legacy press
• Experience developing campaign strategies and presentations to filmmakers and senior stakeholders
• Understanding of the awards campaign landscape and experience supporting awards publicity
• Working knowledge of social media dynamics, content creator ecosystems
• Experience managing or coordinating with PR agencies and external vendors
• Budget management experience including invoice processing, PO tracking, and spend reconciliation
• Familiarity with AI tools for media research, campaign measurement, and workflow optimization
• Genuine love of all film genres and pop culture — with an ability to articulate what's culturally resonant and why

Benefits

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• Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
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• USA, CA, Culver City - 76,600.00 - 134,000.00 USD annually