Vice President, Global Communications & Media Relations

Job Description

Working alongside the Head of Global Communications and Media Relations, the VP of Global Communications will help manage trade and business media relations and assist with developing and implementing strategic business and communications efforts for the studio, executive communications, and crisis/issues management. This individual will work closely with senior leadership, studio partners, and support all lines of business for Paramount Pictures as well as partner across Paramount Global's brands, including Paramount+! Does this sound like you?

Responsibilities
• Works with the Communications team to develop and successfully implement a comprehensive proactive & essential communication plan that reinforces Paramount's position as an industry leader and advances the company's strategic business goals with a variety of internal and external audiences including business, general and trade media.
• Along with the Head of Communications, provide communications counsel and executive support to C-Suite, including identifying and securing appropriate speaking engagements and opportunities that position the company's senior executives as leaders in the industry.
• Oversees day-to-day transactional media relations and box office reporting, maintaining strong relationships with business and trade reporters, to manage incoming project requests and announcements.
• Regularly serve as a spokesperson for the company.
• Supports the team to manage crises communications. Act as a key partner in reactive communications strategy.
• Write and shape key communications materials, including talking points, pitches, strategy documents, presentations, and other written materials.
• Closely collaborate with all departments across the studio to keep consistent and aligned messaging and identify new opportunities to turn into marketable stories.
• Contribute to corporate events, such as town halls, and industry events.
• Manage and mentor a proactive, strategic, resourceful media relations team.
• Travel & staff events as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree
• 10+ years related experience preferred in the media or entertainment space.
• Strong existing relationships with entertainment/business journalists.
• Extensive knowledge of the media landscape.
• Must be proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, internet software.

Desired Characteristics
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strategic, proactive, collaborative, energetic, innovative problem solver with a big picture mentality.
• Knowledge of a wide range of communications experience in subject areas that may include internal communications, corporate communications, publicity, and crisis communication management.
• Passionate about the entertainment landscape with experience around building a strong narrative.
• Ability to influence across the organization and work effectively with all levels of management and staff – understands that productivity and employee commitment are strongly affected by clear, ongoing, candid dialogue with all the company's internal constituencies.
• Ability to develop and implement both strategic programs and supporting tactics.
• Ability to effectively handle and prioritize multiple high-pressure tasks.
• Demonstrated success in crafting a substantive and cohesive set of messages for an organization, which has been successfully communicated to key audiences and resulted in measurable difference.

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio's iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount's film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures' passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $180,000.00 - 215,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3w6w4-18-216-196-208-42 in your application.