Senior Manager, Corporate Communications (Remote)

Hallmark Media • New York, NY

10h • $88,100 - $118,200 • Remote

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Corporate Communications works closely with the Senior Director of Corporate Communications, the Chief Communications Officer, and executive leadership to develop and implement corporate communications strategies that position Hallmark Media and its leadership in the entertainment industry. The role partners with communications leaders on company communications and media relations plans, supports external clients, and manages industry relations with business, trade, and occasional consumer press. It also works with internal teams—including distribution, ad sales, programming, research, and digital—to communicate network messaging and elevate brand and executive awareness. The position may eventually support corporate communications work related to Hallmark Products and its leaders. Other duties may be assigned at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive PR/communications industry experience.
• At least 10 years of progressive PR/corporate communications experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree emphasis in communications, public relations, English, journalism, or a related field is highly desired.
• Experience advising leaders, crafting media campaigns and messages, and communicating substantive, accurate messages to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment.
• Track record of gaining trust and delivering superior service.
• Collaborative, diplomatic, and energetic work style, with the ability to engage leaders in executing communications programs.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiation experience.
• Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing and developing strategic communications programs; prior experience developing external communications programs and strategies is a plus.
• Entertainment industry and cable television knowledge preferred.
• Product and retail knowledge is helpful but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree emphasis in communications, public relations, English, journalism, or a related field is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Execute communications objectives and develop strategies to convey Hallmark Media and its business portfolio to the media and general public.
• Work with senior leadership to devise strategies that elevate the company and its executives in the marketplace.
• Serve as a key contact for business and trade media and continually strengthen relationships with external media contacts and industry representatives.
• Identify or create opportunities to increase Hallmark Media’s profile through media coverage, industry functions, press conferences, speaking engagements, and screenings.
• Liaise with distribution, international, ad sales, programming, digital, and research teams; conduct research and develop and pitch stories related to these areas and their executives.
• Provide outside constituents with timely and appropriate information about Hallmark Media, its networks and platforms, and related operations.
• Work with the Senior Director to write and maintain corporate messaging and talking points, and prepare executive speeches for industry events and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with publicity and events leaders on business events and media opportunities involving executives and trade press, including One Hallmark initiatives and experiences such as the annual cruise, Hallmark Christmas Experience, and live shows.
• Work with the Senior Director to manage the corporate communications budget.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior