Claire Cannon
Brooklyn
Summary
Communications professional with experience leading publicity and campaign strategy for award-winning film releases at Searchlight Pictures, part of The Walt Disney Company. Skilled at shaping compelling narratives, managing high-profile talent and media relationships, and executing integrated campaigns that drive cultural conversation. Known for translating creative storytelling into strategic communications that connect with global audiences across press, digital, and experiential platforms.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Communications Specialist
Disney
New York
02.2022 - Current
- Partnered with senior management to design and execute publicity campaigns for award-winning and high-profile films, including The Menu, Poor Things, A Complete Unknown, The Roses, Rental Family, The Testament of Ann Lee, and upcoming release Ready or Not 2: Here I Come.
- Created key publicity materials including marketing decks, filmmaker presentations, and budget reports that enhanced campaign effectiveness.
- Collaborated with senior managers to pitch top-tier New York press, develop screening strategies, coordinate junket guest lists, and execute high-impact PR campaigns.
- Developed strategic talking points and messaging briefs for filmmakers and talent to effectively align promotional efforts with audience insights and industry trends.
- Managed real-time tracking of press coverage and social media activity to provide timely insights to internal teams and filmmakers.
- Monitored and evaluated national publicity budgets from the campaign planning phase through film release, ensuring adherence to financial targets.
- Monitored industry trends, produced reports, and communicated key insights to inform internal strategies and external communications.
- Created and distributed impactful publicity materials such as screening and premiere invites, trailer blasts, and promotional graphics.
- Collaborated with the Los Angeles team to coordinate junkets and premieres across both coasts.
Publicity Assistant
Frank PR
New York
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Orchestrated tastemaker engagements, screenings, and press events for Netflix, driving brand visibility and media coverage.
- Drafted, edited, and distributed key press materials, ensuring clear and consistent messaging across all platforms.
- Compiled press clips and created detailed press wraps to monitor media coverage and evaluate campaign effectiveness.
- Coordinated talent interviews, organized screenings and press days, and managed diverse press requests for high-profile clients including Hamptons Film Festival, MGM, and IMAX.
- Managed and coordinated team schedules, travel, and expenses for festivals and junkets.
- Maintained and updated press documents, including critics' grids, press lists, face sheets, and status reports to streamline company and client communications.
Communications Intern
The Point Group
Dallas
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Supported PR and marketing executives by distributing press materials, drafting targeted pitches, and writing press releases for various projects, contributing to effective communication strategies.
- Managed and maintained regional and national media lists for major company clients, facilitating accurate outreach that strengthened media relations.
- Produced engaging content for social media platforms, boosting brand presence and increasing audience engagement.
- Conducted thorough research on prospective and current clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Communications
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX05-2021
Skills
- Media Relations
- Publicity Campaign Strategy
- Press Release Writing
- Talent & Filmmaker Relations
- Press Junket Management
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Narrative Development & Storytelling
- Influencer & Tastemaker Engagement
- Analytics Reporting
- Tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Muck Rack, Cision, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
Timeline
Senior Communications Specialist
Disney
02.2022 - Current
Publicity Assistant
Frank PR
04.2021 - 02.2022
Communications Intern
The Point Group
01.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Film and Media Communications
Southern Methodist University