Publicist, Studios UK
Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
Join the Studios UK Publicity team and help bring some of the world's most iconic entertainment to audiences across the UK.
As a Publicist, you will support the delivery of imaginative and impactful publicity campaigns across theatrical releases and Disney Studios content. Working closely with Publicity Managers, cross-functional teams and media partners, you'll play an important role in creating memorable campaigns, building strong industry relationships and ensuring our stories connect with audiences in meaningful ways.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in film publicity and communications, gaining exposure to award campaigns, talent-led activity, media relations, influencer engagement and high-profile events. If selected for this role, you will report to the Publicity Manager.
This role will be based in our London Hammersmith office, 4 days a week, with either a Monday or Friday working from home.
You'll join a team grounded in our Disney values — acting with Integrity, welcoming everyone through Inclusion, embracing boundless Creativity, working together through Collaboration and caring deeply for our Community. These values shape how we work and how we support one another every day.
What You Will Do
- Support the Publicity Managers in developing and delivering industry-leading publicity and communications campaigns across theatrical releases and Disney Studios branded content.
- Help coordinate publicity activity across internal teams, media partners and The Walt Disney Company's wider lines of business to ensure campaigns are integrated, impactful and audience focused.
- Work closely with US publicity and awards teams to support screenings, set visits, awards campaigns, UK press activity, talent schedules, media logistics, guest management and security processes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including selected synergy partners across The Walt Disney Company.
- Manage day-to-day communications planning, publicity calendars and media contact databases.
- Ensure publicity assets and materials are localised, accurate, up to date and available through distribution platforms such as image.net and DMS.
- Support media outreach, content rollouts, exclusives and pitching opportunities across print, broadcast, online and emerging media channels.
- Act as a point of contact for media enquiries, responding efficiently and proactively to requests.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and changes across the media landscape, sharing insights that help shape campaign strategy.
- Partner with Digital Marketing, Social Media and Influencer teams to identify and engage priority influencers, supporting screenings, events and content opportunities.
- Support the planning and delivery of premieres, screenings and publicity events, helping create exceptional experiences while driving meaningful media and influencer coverage.
- Assist with the guidance and day-to-day support of Publicity Interns, helping foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
- Produce campaign recaps and reports, evaluating publicity activity and communicating results to stakeholders.
- Experience working within film, entertainment, publicity, communications or a related creative industry environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with a variety of stakeholders.
- Experience building effective working relationships across teams and functions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced environment while maintaining flexibility and adaptability.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and identifying opportunities to enhance campaign performance.
- Interest in media relations, publicity strategy, communications and audience engagement.
- Ability to analyse information, monitor campaign performance and contribute insights and recommendations.
- Passion for storytelling and helping connect audiences with compelling entertainment content.
- Experience supporting theatrical film publicity campaigns.
- Knowledge of the UK media landscape across print, broadcast, digital and social platforms.
- Passion for film and the entertainment industry.
- Experience supporting events, screenings or talent-led publicity activity.
- Familiarity with influencer engagement and social-first communications strategies.
- 25 days annual leave
- Private medical insurance and dental care
- Free Park Entry for you, your family and friends
- Disney discounts on selected products, resort food and beverage, and ticketing
- Excellent parental and guardian leave
- Employee Resource Groups including WOMEN @ Disney, Disney Mosaic, Disney PRIDE, ENABLED and TRUST
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the application and interview process and while performing essential job functions. Please contact us if you require an accommodation.
