Director – Corporate Communications
| Company | Sony Pictures Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Location | Culver City, CA, USA |
| Salary | $131000 – $164000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 5-7+ years of corporate communications/media relations experience, preferably within the entertainment industry.
- College degree preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of entertainment and the television industry.
- Established relationships with key trade media.
- Strong judgment regarding what is newsworthy and how to position news for maximum relevance and impactful press coverage.
- Ability to align communications efforts with overall business goals.
Responsibilities
- Work with the team to provide communications support for the Sony Pictures Television (SPT) division within Sony Pictures Entertainment, assisting in executing trade and business communications.
- Work with team to draft press releases and pitch stories that align with SPT’s business strategies and result in impactful press coverage across trade and business media for multiple lines of business.
- Help to secure and manage speaking opportunities at industry events that enhance visibility and recognition for SPT’s executives and lines of business.
- Maintain strong relationships with trade reporters, assisting in fielding inquiries, clearing information with executives, producers, representatives, and partners.
- Coordinate with network partners, SPT internal teams and all relevant stakeholders to align on trade and business press opportunities.
- Provide communications support for titles distributed internationally, as well as for key international distribution markets and sales events.
- Work with team to draft and contribute to key messaging, including talking points for media interviews and speaking engagements, FAQs, internal communications, etc., ensuring consistency across communication channels.
- Work alongside internal teams (e.g., Marketing, Research, etc.) to gather data and explore opportunities for marketable stories.
- Collaborate with internal communications to provide information and important updates about SPT’s series and business to employees.
- Support executives at red carpet events, premieres, awards shows, and other industry events as required.
- Stay informed on and track media coverage and industry trends.
Preferred Qualifications
- College degree preferred.