Publicity & Communications Executive

Sydney NSW, Australia
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Job Description

Job Summary:

About ILM

Founded by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, with studios located in San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Sydney and now, Mumbai. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema. You can see some of our current projects here.

  

Your role?

The role supports internal and external communications and PR, including events, Social media activity and activations to drive engagement of employees and stakeholder relations, and provides coordination and assistance to key members of the team. Responsibility is also taken for maintaining compliance and reporting. The role reports to Director, HRBP with a dotted line to the EIC, and works collaboratively and closely with the Leadership team.

What will you be doing?

Communication

  • Work with Management teams to create meaningful and impactful internal and external communications plans, events and communication across key external partners and internal priorities.

  • Partner with Leadership and Recruitment in identifying, deliver and coordinate key external communication programs, activities and tactic

  • Partner with EIC and Director, HRBP in identifying, deliver and coordinate key internal communication programs and activities

  • Write and create timely and meaningful news and updates for Employees and external audiences,  working in collaboration with PR/communications colleagues.

  • Educate stakeholders about the benefits of increasing our external brand locally

  • Help promote studio news and information to various audiences, including via media and PR.

Public Relations

  • Support the Global PR team in tracking and responding to general media enquiries

  • In partnership with the EIC, assist in the communication with Government and community bodies within the industry

  • Management of local industry communication and delivering materials needed to promote ILM effectively within Australia

  • Provide logistical support at events and activations.

 

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

  • Previous experience in the Film industry (or other related industries e.g. media) experience an advantage.

  • Proactive

  • A background in areas of media, communication/PR would be advantageous

  • Resourcefulness, creativity, flexibility and a passion for ILM, Entertainment

  • Ability to multitask in a team environment with ever-changing deadlines and strict budget constraints.

  • Advanced level of all Google applications and presentation creation skills

  • General negotiation and relationship management

  • High Attention to Detail

  • Logical and Lateral thinker

  • Excellent Time Management and organisation skills to ensure all priorities and multiple deadlines are met

  • A strong team player who contributes to an environment that embraces innovation

  • Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and interpersonal

JoinILM

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.