Senior PR Manager, EMEA

Allegis Global Solutions is recruiting for a contract position and the assignment will be at Warner Bros. Duration of the contract : 12 months maternity cover Payrate : TBC (PAYE/Umbrella inside IR35) A key strategic role with the PR team in the UK and Ireland leading on film lifecycle campaigns. Lead on all PR strategy and implementation for a film’s lifecycle including Theatrical, PVOD, EST and Physical with little to no supervision. Deliver campaigns for large, tentpole franchise titles whilst working over a diverse 20 title slate where all films demand bespoke, creative campaigns. Our client is looking for a candidate who is hugely creative and embraces constant change. Lead on content capture, press access and PR strategy for local acquisitions from unit through all windows. Have excellent digital, broadcast and print contacts and a comprehensive understanding of the UK and Irish Media landscape with a celebrated track record in delivery of press coverage. Be a champion of innovation and change for the team identifying new opportunities for campaigns, process and the team within the Film and wider Entertainment Industries. Have experience in line managing direct reports and being an active support for the senior management on the team with staffing and team morale The PR team and colleagues across the business including reporting directly into the VP of Publicity. Senior Executives in the UK, EMEA and Burbank in meetings, reporting, etc… Filmmakers and talent on titles and local acquisitions. Drive cross divisional working over key titles with the Franchise, TV, Catalogue and Games teams and wider divisions. Film Publicity Experience : 6+ years of proven experience in Film publicity with the ability to implement and manage campaigns with limited supervision. Unit PR, TV, Games and Franchise experience is favoured. ~ Excellent Communication Skills : Critical particularly in media relations and reporting internally in the UK, EMEA and Burbank. ~ Planning and Organising: Must be highly organized and able to plan both short and long term. ~ Commercial Acumen : – Must have a demonstrable understanding of the importance of maintaining brand integrity and demonstrable budgeting skills gained in the publicity arena.