Director, Events & Publicity

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service.

We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, Golf Now, Golf Pass, and Sports Engine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content.

The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Focus Features is looking for a motivated publicity director to oversee and execute our film and studio events – including U.S. Premieres, International Film Festival Premieres and Events, tastemaker screenings with talent, awards events and internal and external parties. Must be a strong communicator and have experience and be comfortable dealing with Senior Studio Executives, A-list talent and filmmakers and an extensive understanding of the Global Film Industry.

Must be detail oriented, organized and a creative & strategic thinker. Ideal candidate is able to work effectively as part of a team and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Will report into the SVP, Events & Publicity.

• Taking a collaborative and leadership role in organizing U.S. Premieres, International Film Festival Premieres and Events, run logistics on detailed and complex guest lists, and Senior Staff handling.
• Work alongside National Publicity team to oversee event strategy on film campaigns - all LA press days, press junkets, special screenings, premieres
• Full coordination of Tastemaker screenings with attending talent for Awards events and internal and external parties.
• Manage event production agencies, developing timelines and monitoring benchmarks throughout the lead up to the events.
• Work with celebrity/notable outreach agencies in order to bolster red carpet event coverage.
• Be able to handle and liaise with Business Affairs that all contractual filmmaker and talent obligations are met concerning film events to avoid any issues down the line.
• Manage complex events budget to keep within required cost allotments.
• Ability to negotiate with venues, vendors and suppliers.
• Direct communication and reports to the Senior Staff of the company.
• Manage external and internal screenings, arrange DCP delivery, technical checks, and coordinate security.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal Senior Staff and important external clients and filmmakers.
• Ability to communicate to a high level within the company.
• Running, managing and updating complex guest lists, Talent Handling and Key Execs during the event.
• Create detailed staffing grids including coverage across all departments including assignments on talent, at screenings and receptions.
• Coordinate and supervise all health requirements for the events with EHS and alignment with CDC and county requirements in terms of vaccines, masks and testing.
• Supporting…