VP, MPG Corporate Communications
VP, MPG Corporate Communications
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$ 202000 - 230000
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Job Description
Responsibilities cover Motion Picture Group (US and International). The main responsibility of this role is to work closely with the SVP Corporate Communications to manage the touchpoints with trade and business media so that the Motion Picture Group (MPG) has a distinct voice coordinating all outbound messaging. This role involves developing and implementing strategic business and content communications efforts for the studio executive communications and crisis/issues management. The role reports to the SVP Corporate Communications and will work closely with senior MPG executives business partners and various internal cross-functional teams.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Vice President Corporate Communications will be aligned with the Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group and be responsible for both strategizing and executing studio / film written communications
Oversee casting and film rights leaks strategy which includes maintaining strong relationships with trade reporters fielding their inquiries clearing with executives/ filmmakers/ representatives and shaping positioning in stories
Handle positioning and messaging for 20 or more motion pictures annually from the start of production through release
Oversee written communication regarding film output which includes talking points press kits press releases press mailers pitch letters feature stories speeches
Under the direction of the SVP formulate strategy on crisis communications issues which includes liaising with filmmakers producers executives and a wide variety of other internal departments including human resources legal distribution creative and publicity
Determine strategies to enhance our films visibility in the media landscape and evangelize our studios broader narrative
Leverage deep film and entertainment industry expertise to shape communications strategy monitor trends and proactively anticipate opportunities and risks.
Write edit and strategically service press releases media alerts and film related communications
Closely collaborate with publicity marketing legal digital social media research consumer marketing special events and filmmakers to keep studio team on track and aligned
Manage executive presence at special events
This role will build close relationships with key peers and leaders at other Sony business units (Sony Electronics PlayStation Sony Music etc.)
REQUIREMENTS
10 years of corporate and / or crisis communications / media relations experience from within the motion picture industry
College degree graduate degree preferred
Proven track record in developing and executing integrated communications strategies.
Strong existing relationships with key trade media
Excellent judgment regarding what is newsworthy and promotable and / or how to position news as relevant to the media and their audience
Proven exceptional writing skills
Exceptional strategic energetic thinker with a big-picture mentality
Ability to align department goals to overall business goals
Creative and innovative thinker
Experience in managing crisis communications and high-stakes media relations
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team while also working independently with initiative and autonomy
Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability veteran status age sexual orientation gender identity or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.
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Required Experience:
Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
