NBCUniversal Looking for NZ Publicity, Partnership & Social Mgr – Films at Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

The company

Lights, Camera, Action! Universal Pictures is one of the world’s leading film studios, having delivered movies to audiences worldwide for over 100 years – including iconic franchises such as Jurassic Park, Fast & Furious, Minions and more! This is a rare opportunity to join an incredible industry and work for NZ’s #1 film studio.

Universal Pictures NZ values health and wellness, offers a balanced work culture, and has built a high performing, dynamic team who deliver creative, engaging and innovative marketing campaigns exciting enough to match our extensive release of movies. This is your chance to join the team and contribute to the movie magic!

Job Description

The Publicity, Partnerships & Social Manager is responsible for the leadership of the publicity, partnerships, social, events and activations of film campaigns, including strategy, innovation, implementation, tracking and review across all film titles. Direct report – 1.

Responsibilities Include

• Manage and lead the publicity strategy on all film campaigns.
• Extend global and ANZ brand partnership activity, and identify, pitch and land opportunities with local New Zealand brand partners.
• Deliver comprehensive organic social marketing initiatives for all film releases to exceed the objectives of each campaign.
• Budget responsibility for social, publicity and partnerships.
• Lead and inspire outstanding work from the Publicity, Partnerships and Social Executive.
• Work closely with the NZ and ANZ Marketing teams to contribute to overall campaign strategies to deliver outstanding results for every campaign.
• Drive innovation and creativity across the team.

Qualifications

You will be a natural relationship builder with a passion for all things film. You will thrive in an environment where you can be creative and push the boundaries while working to tight deadlines across a range of varying campaigns simultaneously. You’ll be a dedicated team player and will actively contribute across all areas of the business

Skills Required

• Minimum of five years press office/publicity and events experience in related field.
• Minimum five years relevant social media management experience.
• Experience in brand partnerships or consumer licensing.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience with the New Zealand entertainment and media landscape.
• Relevant qualification in marketing and/or a related discipline.
• Right to live and work in NZ.

If you love film, own your role like a boss, are highly creative while being detailed orientated, are a natural leader who likes to form strong relationships, and teamwork speak to your soul, then we could love to hear from you!

We are inclusive, we have a flexible work environment (2-3 days in the office (and as required), remainder WFH), and we’re a strong people first work culture.

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

Due to the number of applications expected, we will only respond to candidates that are short-listed but thank you for your interest and the time you will take to put forward your application.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.