PR Coordinator - UK & EMEA

Netflix, Inc., City of Westminster

PR Coordinator - UK & EMEA

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Netflix, Inc., City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 14 Dec | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

The Publicity Coordinator will work as part of the newly established UK + EMEA Film PR team, based in London with a degree of international travel required. The role will report to the Senior Manager / Pod Lead and will work closely with the pod's Manager and Specialist. Read our culture memo (https://jobs.netflix.com/culture) to learn more about how we work at Netflix. Candidates would see this as an opportunity towards managing publicity campaigns. THE OPPORTUNITY It's the chance to support the UK + EMEA Publicity team's film initiative, who work alongside our global partners. Together, the team is changing the perception of Netflix films and how they should be enjoyed and celebrated, both externally with consumers and within the industry amongst filmmaking talent. It's a chance to be a part of a growing, dynamic, exciting and fast-paced team who are passionate about film, innovation and creativity. The Coordinator will play a key role in supporting the publicity team working on the Netflix scripted and documentary film slate, including both our UK and global titles that span across all genres. The UK + EMEA Film PR team is responsible for formulating and implementing strategy across Europe, the Middle East and Africa and executing impactful campaigns in the UK and Ireland. In this expansive role you will provide a critical link working with local country teams across EMEA, and globally, in promoting film content on the service as well as delivering innovative, culturally relevant and creative publicity campaigns in the UK. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Working with coordinators cross-departmentally to set best practices that enable us to move quicker, bigger and better
  • Leading on talent logistics such as booking travel and negotiating glam; updating itineraries; supporting junket, premiere, press day and film festival activity
  • Tracking budgets, raising POs and managing invoices
  • Assisting with meeting schedules and facilitation, including help putting together presentations and coordinating audiovisual needs
  • Tracking top press coverage on key titles; updating various lists, documents and charts on the department's google drive; and other duties as assigned
  • Liaising with various external stakeholders such as global PR agencies, press, talent reps, plus internal executives and country publicists
  • Handling incoming press requests as/when needed including assigning screeners/setting up screenings; responding to enquiries; servicing assets
  • Supporting the team in brainstorming/ idea creation for campaigns
  • Helping to build and maintain relationships with UK media and influencers
  • Working at events in-market as part of a cross-functional PR team
  • Occasional travel

    At least 3 years of entertainment (film/TV) publicity experience at an agency or studio
  • Confident and concise communicator who is not scared to speak up and express ideas thoughtfully
  • Organised, excellent attention to detail and proactive
  • Scrappy, resourceful and relentless in trying to find a solution before escalating issues
  • Able to anticipate potential problems and knows when to ask for help
  • Aware that the world of publicity is not a 9-5 job
  • Able to effectively manage your own time and heavy workload, all while maintaining a cool head under pressure
  • Able to demonstrate good judgement and maturity
  • Able to pivot and adapt to shifting priorities without missing a beat
  • Open to receiving feedback and adapting
  • A positive contributor to the overall publicity team
  • Able to function effectively as a part of a loosely coupled but highly-aligned team
  • A basic understanding of the UK & EMEA media landscape
  • Additional European languages are a plus

    Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
  • Are you passionate about entertainment? Are you deeply knowledgeable about the world of film? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you keen to jump in and take on tasks big and small to get the job done? If these resonate with you, then this is a great opportunity to join a team that is spearheading publicity campaigns for films from the brightest filmmaking talent.