Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
ViacomCBS
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 6/6/2018 10:54:00 AM PST
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Viacom Corporate Communications is seeking a dynamic, driven team player with excellent written and oral communication skills for a Corporate Communications Senior Manager position reporting to a Vice President in Corporate Communications.
The Senior Manager will play an integral role on the team, primarily working with Viacom Digital Studios to develop media and communications plans that drive positive visibility for the company’s multi-platform, digital and mobile initiatives across Viacom’s leading brands and platforms. You should be passionate about PR, tech, innovation and the evolving media landscape; a creative, strategic thinker and problem-solver with an affinity for details, an exceptional work ethic and a positive attitude.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Devise and execute strategic communications plans, media strategies and press materials to secure positive coverage in trade, tech and consumer media surrounding Viacom’s digital and multi-platform initiatives, including content partnerships with today’s leading and emerging social platforms, product launches, tech initiatives and new business opportunities that demonstrate the company’s commitment to innovation
• Secure and manage notable speaking opportunities and award nominations to drive executive visibility, company recognition and thought leadership in the entertainment, tech and digital space
• Develop messaging and talking points for spokespeople, including media interviews and speaking opportunities at key industry conferences and events
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on partner initiatives and product solutions
• Build and maintain strong media relationships with top-tier press across multiple disciplines including advertising, entertainment, television, technology, and business
• Serve as writer for senior management
• Create and execute communications calendar that aligns launches, initiatives and corporate milestones with PR opportunities
• Lead PR planning and programming around tentpole events, including but not limited to NewFronts
• Coordinate across departments, disciplines and brands to accomplish goals
• Stay informed on industry news and flag issues and trends for senior leaders in a timely manner
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or related field is required
• Minimum of 5 years in public relations, agency and in-house experience preferred: digital media, social media or tech industry experience required
Additional Qualifications
• Strong and established media relationships with advertising, television, entertainment, digital media and business reporters
• Motivated self-starter who is able to take both guidance and initiative
• Tech-savvy with a demonstrable understanding of the media, digital, mobile, social landscape
• Adept at managing multiple projects and tasks to completion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining detail-oriented and committed to deadlines
• Creative and strategic thinker
• Exercise sound judgement
• Strong organizational, project-management and problem-solving skills
• Possess a “roll-up your sleeves,” get-it-done attitude
• Ability to develop effective partnerships and relationships internally and externally
• Open to travel
• Enthusiasm for the art of the pitch: Exceptional ability to place stories across consumer and trade press
• Competence in delivering complex content and concepts in a clear, concise and compelling manner
• Enthusiastic and passionate team player with ability to work independently
• Great at organizational navigation and cross-functional collaboration
• Emotional intelligence
• Exceptional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience writing press releases, pitches, PR plans and media strategies, key messages, quotes, talking points, media recap reports and interview briefing sheets
• Experience identifying and coordinating Industry events and speaking opportunities
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