Executive Director, Publicity

FOX Entertainment is looking for a new member on the dynamic publicity team to lead publicity strategy and execution for high-profile scripted and unscripted series. We are looking for someone with television publicity experience across both scripted and unscripted series at a network, platform, studio or agency, with experience leading and managing publicity campaigns.

You will drive day-to-day press strategy and identify opportunities to build visibility for series and talent, including booking talk show appearances, print interviews, photo shoots, set visits, affiliate satellite tours and radio press junkets; cast appearances, screenings, New York press trips and affiliate tours; as well as series stunts and other special projects. As our Executive Director, Publicity, you will partner across departments, including Social Media, Special Ops/Content, Affiliate Marketing, Design, Digital and Programming, serving as a campaign leader for the launch and ongoing publicity of FOX series.

Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and lead comprehensive publicity campaigns for TV series, including scripted, unscripted, animation, event, single-camera and/or multi-camera series

Develop pitches, book and coordinate print interviews, talk show appearances, photo shoots, set visits, affiliate satellite tours, radio press junkets, new media initiatives and other press activities, managing multiple projects simultaneously

Identify opportunities beyond traditional press, including creators, social platforms and cultural moments, to reach new audiences

Oversee creative copy and design of launch kits, press kits, invitations and special episodic mailers

Assist in the planning of show-specific parties, screenings, press conferences, TCA sessions and episodic milestone events

Prepare show synopses, talent biographies, releases, pitch letters, media alerts, episodic loglines, tip sheets and itineraries

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of television publicity experience working on both scripted and unscripted series at a network, platform, studio or agency, with experience leading and managing publicity campaigns

Exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Excellent leadership, team building, problem-solving, time management, decision-making and strategic planning skills

Creative thinker who brings fresh ideas and turns them into impactful campaigns

Ability to work well with different levels of management, as well as with talent, managers, producers, publicists, agents and studio executives

Experience planning and executing New York and Los Angeles press tours and appearances, multi-city press tours and major-market affiliate events

Strong relationships with television and entertainment press outlets across print, digital, broadcast and radio, including talk show bookers

Corporate communications experience helpful.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $143,000.00-185,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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