Sr Communications Specialist

The Marvel Studios Communications team is hiring a Sr Communications Specialist, reporting to the Sr Manager, Communications. The specialist will serve as a key member on a small, highly visible team. The role requires outstanding organization and planning, and a strong ability to collaborate and communicate with internal stakeholders across all Marvel businesses.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support for Marvel’s Corporate Communications and Publicity efforts, with a focus on Marvel Brand and Franchise, as well as support for Marvel Comics.
• Help draft, edit, and distribute press releases
• Support media briefs, one-sheets, and talking points for comics and franchise
• Manage PR assets and resources
• Partner with marketing to support promotional campaigns
• Supports Marvel’s Franchise and Brand communications initiatives, i.e. external and internal events, conventions, consumer campaigns, and regional collaborations.
• Support scheduling and logistics
• Manage PR assets and resources
• Assist with day to day management of ongoing campaigns
• Works with the team to produce a regular cadence of internal communications.
• Maintains media lists of trade, national and local media outlet
• Assists with both traditional and social media monitoring and reporting for the team. Keeps current on and assists with tracking/researching relevant industry and consumer issues that could impact the brand.
• Manage calendars for both internal and external events, in coordination with broader Franchise Planning calendars and assists with maintaining internal editorial calendar.
• Assists with the planning and execution of employee events and activities.
• As needed, assists with talent relations, publicity, and awards-related activities.
• Maintains standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents.

Requirements and Capabilities:

• 3+ years of related experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively.
• Exercises a high level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, multitask, and solve problems.

Preferred Capabilities:

• Basic media relations experience in Entertainment or consumer field.
• Enthusiasm for Marvel comics and brand.

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $79,400.00 to $106,400.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. Disclaimer This position is with Marvel Studios, LLC Payroll Svc, which is part of a business we call Marvel Studios. To learn more about Disney's guidelines on the use of AI for candidates, click here. Marvel Studios, LLC Payroll Svc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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