The Walt Disney Company is hiring: Publicity Coordinator, Searchlight Pictures i

Overview

Searchlight Pictures is a global specialty film and television company that develops, produces, finances and acquires motion pictures and series for worldwide theatrical and streaming releases. It has its own marketing and distribution operations, and is part of The Walt Disney Studios, a division of The Walt Disney Company. The Publicity Coordinator plays a key role in supporting film publicity campaigns by managing logistics, coordinating with internal and external partners, and ensuring smooth execution of press and promotional events. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external vendors.

Pay

$53,300.00/yr - $71,300.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Handle travel arrangements (cars, flights, hotels) and grooming/styling needs for assigned talent and filmmakers across the team\'s films, and compile/process expense reports for the VP & Director.
• Schedule meetings for the team and VP as needed and coordinate calendars across Co-Heads, including managing holds/buffers and resolving conflicts for campaigns and awards cycles.
• Coordinate press and screening logistics, including screenings (press & word-of-mouth), print requests, press check-in, attendee lists, sending and tracking screening links, and formatting press breaks and tune-ins for assigned titles.
• Manage agency/vendor logistics by liaising with consultants, glam teams, and other vendors, and coordinating asset requests across departments for film campaigns.
• Organize events and festival logistics (press days, screenings, premieres, junkets, and festivals) with oversight from senior team members.
• Handle vendor and consultant management, including contracts, payments, and coordination with Legal, Finance, and Payroll for proper setup and compliance.
• Maintain and update publicity budgets weekly, create and manage talent schedules and film calendars, and produce status reports for films and the publicity department as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Photo/EPK, Digital, Events, National Promotions, Production) to ensure alignment and support across publicity efforts.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions, provide guidance to interns, and keep NY & LA press lists current in collaboration with other coordinators under senior oversight.

Qualifications

• 1+ years supporting a publicity executive or experience in entertainment publicity/marketing; publicity executive support preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Proficient with Mac & Windows, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities; ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
• Proactive self-starter with initiative; strong follow-through and collaborative mindset
• Flexible hours, including overtime and weekends as needed; comfortable with social media tools and trends

Job Function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industry

• Entertainment Providers