This department is highly involved with the promotion and advertising of film or television series.
What does working in this department look like?
Publicists work closely with both studio/network contacts to determine the list of project deliverables and confidently liaise with producers, actors/talent reps, still photographers and the EPK and on-set crew to determine the best opportunities during the course of production. A key part of this role is to ensure the required promotional content and opportunities are captured when moving forwards to the distribution phase.
Skills needed
Strong writing and communication skills.
Must be comfortable in changing environments, know how to build strong and enduring relationships, including but not limited to studio/network contacts, press, cast, and crew.
Good publicists must be organized, have great time management skills, know how to create press materials, pitch opportunities, and create schedules, just to name a few.
What jobs are available?
- Senior Unit Publicist
- Junior Unit Publicist
- Publicist
