Manager, international theatrical public relations, mgm theatrical

In this role, you will lead publicity for Amazon MGM Studios’ theatrical slate in Italy, shaping campaigns that drive cultural conversation and box office results. You’ll partner with US and EMEA teams, manage Italian agencies, and orchestrate top-tier events and press programs. You’ll provide strategic counsel on market opportunities and corporate storytelling around expansion. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that blends media relations, brand storytelling, and festival collaboration to elevate the Italian theatrical footprint.

• Develop and lead strategic publicity campaigns for all theatrical releases in Italy
• Create and execute corporate communications strategy around Italy expansion
• Lead, manage, and align local agencies and vendors
• Organize press events, premieres, and talent appearances across Italy
• Build and maintain relationships with media, critics, influencers, and industry stakeholders
• Offer strategic counsel to US and Italy leadership on market opportunities
• Develop messaging and issues management for talent, filmmakers, and spokespeople
• Monitor and report on campaign effectiveness and Italian market dynamics
• Design word-of-mouth screenings, tastemaker events, and creative stunts to earn media
• Oversee regional festival strategy and cultural collaborations with global priorities
• Manage theatrical publicity budgets focusing on ROI
• Collaborate with marketing, social, digital, and distribution teams
• Present strategies and results to internal and external stakeholders
• Mentor junior team members and agencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or related field
• Entertainment publicity experience in the Italian market with oversight of theatrical PR campaigns
• Proven track record leading campaigns from strategy to execution
• Experience managing high-profile talent relationships and navigating complex media situations
• Strong relationships with Italian media outlets, journalists, critics, festival programmers, and cultural organizations
• Experience managing agency relationships and publicity budgets
• Ability to develop corporate messaging for business initiatives
• Fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken)
• Experience presenting strategies to senior stakeholders