Manager, Networks Publicity & Promotions
Sony Pictures
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Manager, Networks Publicity & Promotions
Manager, Networks Publicity & Promotions, Sony Pictures Television
The Manager, Networks Publicity & Promotions will be responsible for handling press activities and talent relations for SPT Networks' original series, as well as manage publicity activities for 3rd party acquisition series that air internationally on Sony's networks. The role will also represent Sony's worldwide networks for PR and talent for ''One Sony''sister company partnerships. The position sits on the SPT Networks worldwide marketing team and reports to the Vice President of Networks Marketing Promotion
Areas of Focus:
Global Original Series Communications
• Help develop press strategy for all SPT networks' global originals, positioning each title as a ''brand''
• Work across networks' original series with production/talent/Sony's networks/distribution sales
• Liaise with int'l regions to incorporate global and local press strategies
• Help create press kit materials including series synopsis, episode descriptions, talent bios, and photography
• Work on awards submissions and festival participation for original series
Acquisition Series / 3rd Party Distributor Communications
• Leverage the power of the SPT Networks portfolio to implement cross regional and cross channel opportunities around priority acquisition titles
• Drive local press strategy around acquisition titles and SPT series on networks, and provide best practices from the U.S. to regions
• Liaison between all of SPT's international channels and the U.S. based studios/distributors publicity and marketing teams from which SPT Networks acquires content
Brand Strategy Communications
• Work across internal and external brand strategy communications for SPT Networks and raise the profile of SPT's networks to all partners
• Liase on press and talent events, premieres and junkets with sony sister companies.
• Support Sony studios visits with clients, press, contest winners
• Event management for activities in Los Angeles for SPT's Networks.
General Responsibilities:
• Write press releases, press kit contents, talking points, itineraries, and social media copy for all assigned projects.
• Develop professional relationships, trust and credibility with entertainment writers/editors, talent bookers, content creators and influencers to build brand and series awareness.
• Plan and execute teleconference calls, talent tours, press junkets, photo shoots and on-set media visits in support of networks originals and acquisition titles.
• Some day-to-day administrative press duties, including clipping reports, managing department's press list, int'l journalists lists and talent/production contact sheets
Qualifications:
• Minimum 4-6 years' experience in PR/communications
• Television studio or network experience preferred
• International television experience working for a network or distribution studio a plus
• Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Communications, Journalism, Media Relations, Public Relations
• A robust understanding of talent relations and television production
• Have strong relationships with television press and talk show bookers
• Be self-motivated and proactive with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Have a strong work ethic, desire and commitment to accept increasingly greater challenges and responsibilities
• Excellent creative writing, press release writing, interpersonal and verbal skills.
• Strong organizational and management abilities to set goals and priorities.
• Excellent knowledge of social networking sites and new emerging media.
*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.
* Sony Pictures - CA - Culver City Area & Studios