SVP, Head of Communications -Tribeca Enterprises

Tribeca Enterprises•New York, NY

1d•$225,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Tribeca Enterprises is seeking an accomplished communications leader to lead the organization’s corporate and executive communications, media relations, reputation, internal communications and external positioning. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the SVP, Head of Communications will advise the CEO and senior leadership and help define and communicate Tribeca’s narrative across media, industry, cultural and business audiences. The role leads communications and publicity strategy for the Tribeca Festival and year-round initiatives, strengthening the organization’s visibility and reputation and ensuring a consistent, relevant voice with internal and external audiences. The successful candidate will lead the year-round Communications team and seasonal Festival press and publicity resources, and will partner across Tribeca to align communications with the organization’s mission, business priorities and cultural impact. The position’s scope includes enterprise narrative and corporate brand positioning; Festival publicity and press operations; executive thought leadership; proactive and reactive media relations; reputation and sensitive-issue communications; internal communications and Town Halls; communications measurement; and agency, team and organizational leadership. The annual base salary range is $225,000–$300,000. Final salary will reflect the selected candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and expertise, as well as internal equity.

Requirements

Significant senior-level communications leadership experience, including corporate communications, executive communications, media relations, reputation management and major event or Festival publicity.
Demonstrated experience advising CEOs and senior executives on messaging, visibility, media strategy and reputation.
Strong track record developing communications strategies and organizational narratives for multiple audiences.
Experience leading publicity and press operations for complex, high-profile events, including seasonal teams, agencies, talent-facing media activity and on-site execution.
Deep understanding of the business, entertainment, media and cultural landscape, with relevant media and industry relationships.
Experience developing executive thought leadership and identifying high-value media, speaking and editorial opportunities.
Experience developing and executing internal communications, including Town Halls and significant organizational announcements.
Exceptional writing, editorial judgment, presentation and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive and high-profile communications matters with sound judgment and discretion.
Proven ability to lead and develop year-round and seasonal teams and manage agencies and external partners.
Strong strategic instincts and the ability and willingness to move from strategy to execution.
Strategic, credible and highly collaborative leadership, excellent judgment, and an instinct for identifying relevant stories.

Nice To Haves

Experience within media, entertainment, culture, live experiences, festivals or a similarly dynamic organization is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead Tribeca’s year-round communications strategy, aligned with its mission, business priorities and cultural impact.
Develop communications and publicity strategies for year-round programs and initiatives, aligned with the organization’s narrative, priorities and communications calendar.
Shape and communicate a clear enterprise narrative and ensure consistent corporate messaging across businesses, programs and external stakeholders.
Own Tribeca’s corporate brand story and positioning, including corporate brand marketing initiatives in coordination with Marketing.
Develop corporate narratives, impact stories and case studies, and ensure key business and program priorities are represented in the broader communications strategy.
Lead communications, publicity and earned media strategy for the Tribeca Festival, from announcements and advance positioning through on-site execution and post-Festival coverage.
Develop and oversee an integrated Festival publicity plan that elevates programming, creators, talent, cultural impact and organizational moments.
Recruit, lead and manage the seasonal press and publicity team, establishing roles, priorities, workflows and execution standards.
Oversee Festival press operations and high-profile media events, including red carpets, press lines, premieres, screenings, press conferences, interviews, credentialing and on-site press activities.
Coordinate with Programming, Marketing, Live Events, Artist Relations, Production and other teams to identify stories, prepare talent and executives, and deliver cohesive communications.
Manage external publicity agencies and partners supporting the Festival, as appropriate.
Develop executive messaging and thought leadership strategies and identify opportunities across media, speaking engagements, industry events, awards, podcasts and editorial platforms.
Prepare executives for external engagements through messaging, briefing materials, speech support, media preparation and strategic counsel.
Lead proactive and reactive media relations across business, entertainment, cultural and industry media, and build relationships with journalists, editors and industry contacts.
Strengthen and protect Tribeca’s reputation through thoughtful positioning, sound judgment and consistent messaging.
Lead communications strategy for organizational announcements, leadership news, business developments and other significant external matters; develop related messaging, talking points, briefings and statements.
Lead communications planning and preparedness for sensitive or rapidly developing issues.
Develop and lead internal communications that keep employees informed, connected and aligned with Tribeca’s priorities and culture.
Plan and execute company Town Halls with the CEO, Human Resources and senior leaders, including agenda development, executive messaging, presentation materials and event coordination.
Lead communications for organizational announcements, leadership updates, business developments and other matters affecting employees.
Establish internal communications channels, processes and calendars that support clear, timely and consistent information sharing.
Advise leaders on employee-facing communications and translate complex or sensitive information into clear, thoughtful messaging.
Establish objectives and measures of success for communications initiatives; evaluate media performance, executive visibility and other relevant indicators.
Provide senior leadership with reporting and insights on communications performance and opportunities.
Lead, develop and organize the year-round Communications team and seasonal Festival press and publicity resources, with clear priorities and accountability.
Manage communications agencies, consultants and other external partners as appropriate.
Establish planning processes, calendars and tools that improve coordination across the function and organization.
Build cross-functional relationships and effective ways of working, fostering strong judgment, creativity, responsiveness, collaboration and accountability.