Publicity Director Lead

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Handle Recruitment Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Publicity Director to join our team at Handle Recruitment. As a key member of our entertainment publicity department, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the team during a busy period.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as the primary point of contact for filmmakers, licensors, talent, internal stakeholders, and local territory distributors/partners for all films and new business projects.
  • Closely collaborate with territory publicists/agencies, facilitating cross-territory coordination, approving and writing global PR guidelines, and sharing innovative ideas.
  • Understand and represent local territory campaign needs in terms of creative content, promotions, and other related aspects.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with local distributors, broadcast partners, and music industry professionals.
  • Foster strong relationships with talent representatives, producers, and licensors.
  • Manage and facilitate agencies, challenging them to achieve excellence.
Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Leadership experience in entertainment publicity (essential).
  • International PR leadership experience (desirable).
  • Strong knowledge of the UK media landscape (desirable).
  • Theatrical film distribution publicity experience (essential).
What We Offer

We offer an estimated salary of £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. This role is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to grow their career in the entertainment industry.



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