Communications Specialist

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. 

You will work closely with our amazing teams, getting to know them and their achievements so that you can find ways to share and highlight across our staff. Externally, you’ll develop and execute a strategy to drive engagement in our business including the career opportunities that we offer.

The role reports to Executive in Charge (EIC) and will work closely with our Global Comms and PR team, and local studio leaders.

What will you be doing?

Communication

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

• 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 social media and PR.

Public Relations

• Ensure local understanding around external confidentiality is maintained at all times, to ensure our team are clearly briefed on what has been cleared for PR use.

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

• In partnership with the EIC, work with Industry partners in promoting our capabilities.

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.