Company description
Harbor is a leading global production and post-production company specializing in creative and technical services for the film, television, and advertising industries. We work with some of the world's leading movie studios and advertising agencies and collaborate with award winning filmmakers to create outstanding motion pictures that captivates audiences and tells compelling stories across all visual platforms.
At Harbor, we value talent, artistry, and innovation. Harbor was founded on the principle of protecting creative intent of filmmakers by bringing all disciples under one roof for an elevated creative experience. This cross collaboration across film craft is what sets us apart and is the core of our work and the reason for our existence. We are committed to continuous growth and improvement, while staying true to our principles and values. The well-being of our team is a top priority, and we strive to create a supportive and respectful environment. At Harbor, we know that teamwork is essential to achieving extraordinary results. We are driven by ambition, and excited about the possibilities that the future holds.
Overview
The UK Marketing Director will own and lead all marketing activity for Harbor across the UK and EMEA. This role is responsible for developing and executing regional marketing strategy aligned with global brand objectives, while directly supporting sales growth, artist visibility, awards positioning, and client engagement.
As the sole UK-based marketer, this role requires a high degree of autonomy, strong judgement, and the ability to operate confidently across senior leadership, artists, sales, and global marketing teams.
Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
* Act as the lead marketer for Harbor in the UK and EMEA, developing and executing regional marketing strategy aligned with global brand and business objectives.
* Partner with UK Managing Directors and US Marketing leadership to define priorities, messaging, and campaigns that support revenue growth and pipeline development.
* Develop and own the UK & EMEA marketing plan, adapting global initiatives while identifying region-specific opportunities.
* Work closely with UK Sales leadership to support new business through targeted campaigns, case studies, presentations, and client-facing materials.
* Monitor market perception, competitor activity, and industry trends, providing regular insight and recommendations to UK leadership.
* Own UK-specific positioning and messaging across Entertainment and Advertising services, ensuring consistency and clarity in all outward-facing communications.
* Collaborate directly with UK and US artists to build visibility, online presence, and market positioning, identifying opportunities for individual and collective promotion.
* Manage PR activity and awards submissions in partnership with US and global marketing teams, with a focus on elevating Harbor UK talent and work.
* Own and manage the UK marketing calendar, ensuring timely and effective delivery of content across social media, website, email, and industry platforms.
* Write, adapt, and localise marketing copy for the UK market across newsletters, awards submissions, press releases, and social channels.
* Lead the strategy, planning, execution, and reporting of UK marketing events, including in-house events, industry screenings, panels, and partner events.
* Maintain and update UK artist PR kits, showreels, and related promotional materials.
* Own and manage updates to the website for all UK-related projects, news, talent, and press.
* Analyse and report on campaign performance using tools such as GA4 and social analytics, using insights to inform future UK marketing strategy.
* Coordinate closely with the US marketing team and Publicis Production partners to ensure integration, visibility, and consistency across global campaigns.
* Serve as the UK point of contact for external vendors, freelancers, and internal stakeholders on marketing initiatives.
* Contribute to wider departmental priorities as required to support business objectives.
Qualifications
* Significant experience in marketing or communications, ideally within film, television, post-production, or creative services environments.
* Strong copywriting and content development skills across digital, social, and long-form formats.
* Proven ability to develop and execute regional marketing strategy within a global organisation.
* Demonstrated experience supporting sales teams and aligning marketing activity to commercial objectives.
* Confident working independently, managing priorities, and making informed decisions with minimal oversight.
* Comfortable working directly with senior leadership, artists, and external partners.
* Experience adapting global campaigns for effective local execution.
* Proven ability to work cross-functionally across time zones.
* Familiarity with analytics tools, CMS platforms, and digital marketing workflows.
Additional information
EEO Statement:
Harbor Picture Company Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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