Tracy Lee Speed

About Tracy Lee Speed

I’m Tracy Lee Speed, a Hollywood Publicity Executive with over 30 years of experience…

Experience

1. Executive Director of Publicity

   A+E Global Media

   Mar 2003 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   My current role is Sr. Director of Publicity where I develop and execute strategic national and local publicity campaigns for Lifetime movies, miniseries, scripted and unscripted projects. Create press materials including press releases, publicity plans, bios, loglines, media alerts and talking points. Cultivate new and maintain existing press relationships with key print, electronic and online media (includes updating press lists). Pitch and coordinate set visits and talent interviews. Oversee the planning and execution of TCA, red carpet events and screenings. Develop creative promotional ideas in conjunction with Marketing Department. Work with Photography Department to obtain best promotional photography. Travel with talent to press tours and events, while maintaining excellent relationships with personal publicists, agents and managers. Serve as liaison between network talent and executives, producers and outside production companies. Assist with Emmy campaigns. Promote all projects on social media and support Digital Department with photography from talent appearances. Serve as a department mentor.

Education

• Syracuse University

  Bachelor of Science