Sr Manager, Talent & Publicity

Sr Manager, Talent & Publicity (New York) 

The Sr Manager, Talent & Publicity is responsible for creating and implementing global publicity campaigns that generate awareness about our series and the studio. Reporting to the EVP Talent Relations and Publicity, this role is based in the New York office. You must be able to identify and/or create publicity opportunities for content, talent and studio initiatives and represent the studio viewpoint for both domestic and international purposes. This position will also help shape studio messaging for talent interviews and appearances across the globe and help build viewership across all platforms.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Find, cultivate and craft the story of what is interesting and newsworthy 

• Generate story ideas, pitch and secure press coverage for SPT programming and content on an ongoing and consistent basis 

• Deadline writing of newsworthy press releases, media alerts, press items and pitches to the press is essential 

• Make sure internal executives and executive producers are across all communication as it relates to press releases, campaign beats, events, etc. across series and awards campaigns. 

• Work closely with awards lead to build out awards strategies for eligible series  

• Coordinate press coverage for series and key studio initiatives 

• Work with international partners to coordinate set visits, press junkets, and interview requests for territory launches 

• Coordinate talent travel for global press tours 

• Participate in all PR activities for semi-annual Press Tours and press/online junkets, Comic-Con, International Junkets, etc. 

• Work closely with programming team and producers to handle submissions for all awards on behalf of the series. 

• Accompany production crews on location, coordinate set visits, EPK & photo shoots 

• Attend/coordinate Premiere Parties and coordinate interviews for talent with press 

• Collaborate with all internal teams including programming, social, marketing (brand, franchise, international), business affairs, research, casting, etc.  

• Review and caption “positive” quotes from printed media for publicity quote document. 

• Research local markets media outlets 

• Schedule talent appearances with talk shows, etc. 

• Pull show clips for talent broadcast appearances  

• Fact check story information for media writers and editors 

• Attend producers' meetings, table reads and taping 

• Coordinate radio press tours and satellite media tours  

• Maintain relationships with Programming Executives 

• Coordinate activities with networks/streaming services and/or personal publicists 

• Interact with Production crews, Producers and Production Executives 

• Maintain relationships with Talent, Personal Publicists, Agents, Talent Managers and Talent 

• Establish and build relationships with Press and Media Outlets, Writers and Editors 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A minimum of 6+ years related work experience required in a similar role 

• The candidate should possess excellent writing and communication skills, including ability to aggressively pitch SPT content 

• This candidate will also work closely with different departments (including Programming, Marketing and Social) and different regions across the world, so teamwork is critical  

• Candidate should have exceptional organizational skills 

• Ability to work a flexible schedule 

• Occasional travel required 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Knowledge of television publicity and reporters who cover the television business is mandatory 

REQUIRED EDUCATION:  

• Bachelor’s Degree required or equivalent work experience