External Communications Executive

Job Description

Unleash your potential in a place you belong!

At ViacomCBS Networks International (part of ViacomCBS), we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and many more, reaching more than 3.8 billion subscribers in 180+ countries and territories, via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages.

Come and join a culture where content, people and ideas merge. An exciting and open place where your talents can truly thrive and where our employees make it unique. You could be the next addition to our incredible team!

Is this the role for you?

Have you got a background in external comms and are looking for a new, exciting role?

Do you have a passion for telling a story and an ability to simplify the message to a wider audience?

Have you got a genuine interest in the world of entertainment?

If so, this could be the role for you!

The External Communications Executive, plays an important role in helping to tell our story to press and industry stakeholders, with responsibility for managing comms for our kids' brands Nickelodeon and Milkshake!, as well as events and consumer products.

With the upcoming launch of Paramount+ in the UK in 2022, our streaming narrative will be a major team focus, alongside our content and culture pillars.

This role will also manage team processes, including but not limited to overseeing quarterly evaluation reports and award entries.

If you have strong writing and organisational skills, as well as a keen eye for a story, we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?
• Act as the point of contact for external communications relating to the following areas:
• VCN UK's Kids brands - Nickelodeon portfolio, Milkshake!, UK Consumer Products and Diversity & Inclusion and culture
• Support corporate communications strategy in the following areas: VCN UK's streaming services, including Paramount+ (launching 2022), My5 and Pluto TV, VCN UK's content and programming pipeline across pay TV brands, MTV and Comedy Central, and free-to-air public service broadcaster Channel 5.
• Draft relevant communications materials e.g. press releases, briefs, Q&As and reactive statements
• Develop and pitch news stories, features, and interviews, as well as managing press enquiries
• Support executives at key industry conferences e.g. Children's Media Conference, Brand Licensing Europe
• Manage departmental admin processes and oversee awards process
• Oversee quarterly report for external, including media monitoring and evaluation

What are we looking for?
• Communications experience at a relevant level
• Excellent written and interpersonal communications skills
• An understanding of and affinity with VCN UK's brands
• Knowledge of media/entertainment and broadcast industry landscape
• Ability to make good contacts with relevant trade and B2B media
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain attention to detail
• Knowledge of social media and emerging digital trends
• Can-do attitude, enthusiasm and flexibility
• Strong organisational skills

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Everything else!

We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You'll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we're doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks:
• A monthly streaming fund
• All the health and financial benefits you'd expect, and some you wouldn't
• Flexibility to own the way you work
• Mental health activities and support
• All manner of BBQs, socials and events

97% of our recent hires would recommend ViacomCBS to their friends and family, so what are you waiting for? Get your application in and find out more about the recruitment process here - UK Recruitment Process Information
Our Values:
Our values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek, and once combined we believe these will power our company forward.
• Optimism & Determination | We share a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape ahead
• Inclusivity & Collaboration | We embrace new and diverse voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manager through challenges
• Agility & Adaptability | We think entrepreneurially, are resilient in change and move quickly to anticipate and create what's next

ViacomCBS believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, ViacomCBS requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4ok6v-3-133-109-30-42 in your application.