Theatrical PR Specialist UK, MGM Theatrical

Interested in shaping the future of movies and television as an integral part of a world-leading global communications team? Amazon MGM Studios brings together the world's best creators with the most passionate communities in a way no other entertainment brand can. We deliver distinctive, critically acclaimed and award-winning original movies like Project Hail Mary, The Sheep Detectives, American Fiction, The Beekeeper, and Challengers. Amazon MGM Studios is seeking a skilled and proactive Theatrical PR Specialist to drive day-to-day publicity strategy and execution for our theatrical slate in the United Kingdom. This role will work closely with the senior UK/EMEA PR leadership and US home office teams to develop and implement publicity campaigns for all theatrical releases in the UK market. You will be responsible for the hands-on execution of PR campaigns — managing timelines, coordinating press days and junkets, overseeing trailer and asset launch logistics, and ensuring all campaign activity meets the high-quality bar set by Amazon MGM Studios. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of the UK entertainment and media landscape, solid relationships with media and industry contacts, and demonstrated experience executing tentpole theatrical publicity campaigns that generate cultural conversation and drive box office results. Key job responsibilities - Execute strategic publicity campaigns for all theatrical releases in the UK, working in close partnership with senior UK/EMEA leadership and US office teams - Manage day-to-day campaign operations including timelines, press materials, screening programs, media outreach, and campaign asset coordination - Coordinate with teams on junket schedules, press days, talent availability, asset delivery, and campaign priorities to ensure UK activity is aligned with global plans - Oversee campaign logistics, talent appearances, and press activations across the UK, ensuring flawless execution and brand-appropriate presentation - Build and maintain strong working relationships with UK media contacts, entertainment journalists, critics, cultural influencers, and talent representatives - Manage local agency partners and external vendors on a day-to-day basis, ensuring deliverables are met on time and to the expected standard - Draft press materials, pitch stories, coordinate interviews, and manage assets for all UK theatrical releases - Design and execute word-of-mouth screening programs, tastemaker events, and earned media activations - Monitor media coverage, social conversation, and competitive activity, providing regular reporting and insights to leadership - Provide issues management support as needed, flagging potential concerns and recommendations - Manage day-to-day publicity budgets, tracking spend against campaign plans and ensuring efficiency and accountability - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, social, digital, and distribution to ensure integrated campaign execution - Support UK festival strategy and cultural partnerships as directed by senior leadership - Contribute to corporate communications efforts around Amazon MGM Studios' theatrical expansion in the UK