Location
London, United Kingdom

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role
Amazon MGM Studios is seeking an experienced Theatrical Public Relations Manager to lead our theatrical slate in the United Kingdom. This role will develop and execute comprehensive publicity strategies for all theatrical releases across the UK, while crafting corporate storytelling around Amazon MGM Studios' theatrical expansion in the market. You will serve as the senior PR strategist for the UK theatrical marketplace, working closely with US and EMEA teams, leading local agency relationships, and managing all aspects of theatrical PR campaigns.

Key responsibilities include developing and leading strategic publicity campaigns for theatrical releases, creating and executing corporate communications strategies, orchestrating press junkets, talent appearances, and stunts, and building strong relationships with key media, cultural influencers, entertainment journalists, talent representatives, and industry stakeholders across the UK. You will provide strategic counsel on cultural nuances and UK market-specific opportunities, manage budgets with a focus on efficiency and ROI, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, social, and distribution.

Additional duties include designing and overseeing screening programs, tastemaker events, and innovative activations to generate earned media, leading UK festival strategy aligned with global priorities, presenting campaign strategies and results to stakeholders, and mentoring junior team members and agency staff. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of the UK entertainment and media landscape and a proven track record of delivering successful theatrical publicity campaigns that drive cultural conversation and box office results.

Experience
- Extensive entertainment publicity experience in the UK market
- Proven track record managing theatrical publicity campaigns for global tentpoles
- Experience communicating and presenting to senior leadership
- Strong relationships with UK media outlets, entertainment journalists, critics, festival programmers, and cultural organizations
- Experience managing agency relationships and publicity budgets
- Demonstrated experience managing high-profile talent relationships and navigating complex media situations
- Experience in professional communications or public relations

About You
- Strategic and creative thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to develop corporate messaging and storytelling for business initiatives
- Strong collaborator able to work with international and regional teams
- Skilled at mentoring and coaching team members
- Deep understanding of the evolving UK media landscape and cultural trends
- Comfortable managing complex and fast-moving issues

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or industry equivalent experience in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
- Experience at a major studio, entertainment company, or leading PR agency preferred
- Understanding of box office metrics and the theatrical marketplace in the UK
- Experience working across theatrical and streaming windows preferred
- Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver efficient ROI