Publicity Assistant

As a member of the Universal Pictures International Italy Publicity team, reporting to the Senior Publicity Manager and supporting the Italy team, the role is responsible for the following: • Implementing Publicity Strategy as defined by HO and Senior Publicity Manager • Monitoring correct upload and distribution of materials on UPImedia • Coordinating launch and placement of content to targeted outlets • Maintaining contacts with press and agencies • Assisting with planning and arranging screenings and publicity activities • Collating reactions and press reviews • Creating and setting up new vendor accounts, raising purchase orders (using SAP) and coding invoices for payment, following through as required to ensure timely payment • Compling nomination charts for press at junkets/publicity events • Assisting in defining travel & accommodations for travelling press, tours and special events • Talent handling during local tours and film festivals • Coordinating local voice talent activities • Organizing press coverage • Completing wrap reports on junkets/tour/publicity activities • Contribute to marketing decks and internal presentations • Researching new media and exploring new opportunities for publicity development