DDA · 1 day ago
Director Entertainment Corporate Communications
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expDDA is a leading global creative marketing and strategic communications agency working in the entertainment and brands spaces. They are seeking a Director of Entertainment Corporate Communications who will lead strategic counsel, manage client relationships, and oversee multiple accounts while developing and executing effective communication strategies.
Public RelationsReputation
Responsibilities
Provide on-going strategic counsel, responsible for project outcomes and managing employee work across numerous accounts
Able to lead high profile / larger campaigns simultaneously & run them independently, liaising with major clients without supervision
Determine client expectations and develop strategies based on their input and goals
Establish overall positioning across DDA’s corporate clients
Problem-solve major campaign issues independently and discuss potential solutions directly with the client
Draft and review all press releases ensuring on-point communications, including working through approval processes and servicing trades and wider outlets
Field inquiries and pursue coverage in the trades and consumer press
Close trade and press relationships, ensuring that DDA clients are continually top of mind
Anticipate industry changes and develop creative solutions
Ensure that all responses to journalists and media inquiries are on point
Recognize where workload could be more effectively divided and flag with the team’s lead
Respond to new client directives and expectations
Bringing in and maintaining corporate business
Refine new business pitches and lead presentations and proposals for large account opportunities
Define fees and scope of work with clients
3 days in-office/week. \•Subject to change\•
Qualification
Required
A confident, highly organized individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience in film and is comfortable and well-versed in liaising with clients, talent, talent reps, producers/filmmakers, and media
PR pro who is strategic, creative, and passionate about exceeding client expectations
A strong leader and self-starter, who can direct accounts from the ground up
Provide overall tactical and organizational guidance through material development, strategy, relationships, speaking opps, etc
Able to lead clients, the team, and projects in terms of day-to-day activities
Develop and execute strategy in maintaining year-round retained corporate clients
Required to draft and service press releases, media materials, messaging points, presentations, new client proposals, and other documents as needed
Ability to bring in new business
Film PR Experience
8-10 years of experience in Corporate PR
Experience in film is a must – in addition to festival campaigns and strategy
Proven leadership and strategic experience working in PR in the Film, TV, and Entertainment sector, with strong experience in client and team management
Exceptional relationship building skills, with a focus on relationships with clients, senior management, and significant stakeholders
Experience with major film festivals
Success in multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
Eagerness and willingness to learn
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
Company
DDA
DDA is the leading global film and entertainment communications practice, offering a bespoke service and a truly worldwide reach for the Creative Industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dana Archer
Partner & President
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