AmazonSr. Manager Theatrical PR, MGM Theatrical
Amazon is hiring a Sr. Manager Theatrical PR, MGM Theatrical in Culver City, United States. It pays $166k-$224k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.
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Develop and execute integrated theatrical PR campaigns and earned media strategies for Amazon MGM Studios' film releases.
As Sr. Manager, Theatrical PR, you will build, lead, and inspire a team of publicists while working collaboratively across marketing, distribution, awards, and international teams to deliver integrated campaigns that serve both creative and business objectives. You will serve as a strategic counselor to senior executives, filmmakers, and talent, providing guidance on reputation management, media strategy, and communications opportunities. This role requires the ability to nimbly and effectively navigate senior stakeholders in a matrixed, fast-paced organization, and to manage competing priorities with poise and precision.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of delivering high-impact, innovative earned media campaigns for major theatrical releases. Must possess deep expertise in the evolving media landscape, strong relationships with top-tier entertainment and consumer press, and demonstrated success managing communications for high-profile talent and filmmakers. Must have the ability to manage crisis communications swiftly and effectively in service of mitigating reputational and financial risk. Should understand global box-office metrics, the festival and convention landscape, and the cultural dynamics that fuel audience engagement.
This role offers the opportunity to shape how Amazon MGM Studios shows up in the theatrical marketplace, establishing the studio as a premier destination for filmmakers and audiences alike.
Key job responsibilities
• Develop and execute integrated theatrical PR campaigns that generate high-impact earned media and drive cultural conversation for Amazon MGM Studios' theatrical slate
• Lead PR strategy for theatrical releases from greenlight through production, release, and awards, ensuring campaigns are cohesive, innovative, and aligned with business goals
• Build, mentor, and inspire a team of publicists, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior executives, filmmakers, and talent on media strategy, reputation opportunities, and potential challenges
• Manage crisis communications and issues management, developing messaging and response strategies that protect the studio's reputation and mitigate financial risk
• Build and maintain deep relationships with key entertainment, consumer, and cultural media across digital, print, and broadcast platforms
• Partner closely with marketing, distribution, awards, international, and cross-functional teams to deliver seamless, integrated campaigns
• Oversee campaign budgets, agency partnerships, and vendor relationships, ensuring efficient and impactful allocation of resources
• Develop campaign plans, messaging frameworks, press materials, and executive communications
• Lead and develop strategic PR activations at major festivals, conventions, premieres, and industry events
• Stay ahead of the evolving media and cultural landscape, identifying emerging platforms, voices, and opportunities to amplify campaigns
About the team
Join a dynamic, diverse team of PR professionals who work collaboratively to deliver innovative campaigns that break-through the culture and drive opening weekend box office.
Basic qualifications
- 10+ years of professional communications, public relations, or public affairs experience
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- 15+ years of professional communications, public relations, or public affairs experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, CA, Culver City - 165,800.00 - 224,300.00 USD annually
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