Vice President, Corporate Communications

Sony Pictures Entertainment•Culver City, CA

About The Position

Sony Pictures Television is seeking a strategic and collaborative Vice President, Corporate Communications to lead communications for the studio’s Scripted, Nonfiction and Kids businesses. The role develops and executes strategies that support business priorities, elevate Sony Pictures Studios content and creative leadership, and strengthen the studio’s reputation across the entertainment industry. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, the Vice President serves as a trusted advisor to senior executives and leads communications across executive positioning, media relations, reputation management, and key business and content initiatives. In partnership with teams across SPT, the role helps shape industry conversations, identify opportunities to advance the business, and maintain a clear, consistent narrative with internal and external audiences. The position leads communications strategy, trade and business media relations, executive communications, reputation and issues management, and communications support for industry events and major announcements. The anticipated base salary is $202,400–$245,000. The role may also qualify for an annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. Actual salary depends on factors including qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications or licenses, and, if applicable, location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
15+ years of progressive corporate communications, media relations, public relations or related communications experience.
Strong understanding of the television, entertainment, media and streaming industries.
Demonstrated experience developing communications strategies that influence business outcomes and support complex organizational objectives.
Proven ability to advise senior executives and influence business outcomes through strategic counsel.
Established relationships with key trade, business and entertainment media.
Exceptional written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
Strong strategic thinking, sound judgment, and ability to translate complex business issues into clear, compelling communications.
Ability to manage multiple high-profile initiatives simultaneously and prioritize competing business needs effectively.
Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to influence without direct authority in a highly matrixed environment.
Experience leading executive communications, media relations, reputation management and thought leadership initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the entertainment industry.

Responsibilities

Lead communications strategy for Sony Pictures Television’s Scripted, Nonfiction and Kids businesses, aligned with broader Sony Pictures Entertainment communications objectives.
Partner with business leadership and the SVP, Corporate Communications to advance business priorities, strengthen the company’s reputation, and reinforce SPT’s position as a leading independent television studio.
Advise senior executives, anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and translate business goals into communications priorities and action plans.
Oversee communications execution across channels and stakeholders, ensuring strategies support business goals and the long-term success of the Scripted and Nonfiction businesses.
Manage trade and business media relations for the Scripted, Nonfiction and Kids businesses and cultivate relationships with key trade, business and entertainment media outlets and reporters.
Develop and execute proactive communications campaigns highlighting business accomplishments, content successes, executive leadership and strategic initiatives.
Coordinate with senior leaders so company priorities and developments are reflected in announcements, media engagement and executive messaging.
Drive impactful trade and business press coverage and exercise editorial judgment about what is newsworthy and how to position stories.
Develop executive messaging, speeches, talking points, media materials, presentations and internal communications.
Secure and manage executive media interviews, speaking engagements, panel appearances and other industry opportunities.
Provide media coaching and preparation for executives participating in interviews, public appearances, speaking engagements and industry events.
Develop executive thought leadership initiatives that enhance the profile of Sony Pictures Television Studios and its leadership team.
Anticipate and manage issues that may affect business objectives or the company’s reputation; develop proactive and reactive communications strategies for sensitive matters and emerging issues.
Partner with senior leadership and stakeholders to protect and enhance SPT’s reputation.
Monitor industry trends, media coverage, competitive activity and emerging issues to identify risks and opportunities.
Support senior executives at premieres, press tours, industry conferences, awards campaigns, upfronts and other high-profile engagements.
Represent Sony Pictures Television Studios with media, partners and industry organizations as appropriate.
Lead communications support for major business announcements, corporate initiatives and strategic events.