Sony Pictures Entertainment · 4 hours ago
VP, MPG Corporate Communications
Culver City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$202K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expSony Pictures Entertainment is a leading entertainment company, and they are seeking a Vice President for their Motion Picture Group Corporate Communications. The role involves managing media relations, developing strategic communications efforts, and collaborating with various internal and external stakeholders to enhance the studio's visibility and messaging.
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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 studio’s 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.)
Qualification
Required
10+ years of corporate and / or crisis communications / media relations experience from within the motion picture industry
College degree required, 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
Benefits
Annual incentive
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. It is a sub-organization of Sony.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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$1M2000-11-07Series A· $1M
Leadership Team
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Tom Bernard
Co-President and Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classics
Jake Zim
Senior Vice President Virtual Reality
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