Senior Manager, Corporate Communications (Remote)

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will develop and implement comprehensive corporate communications strategies to position Hallmark Media and its leadership within the entertainment industry. They will serve as a primary liaison with business and trade media while collaborating with internal departments to elevate brand awareness and executive profiles.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 10 years of progressive experience in PR or corporate communications, with a strong preference for a bachelor's degree in a related field. The role requires proven ability to advise senior leadership, manage complex projects, and maintain excellent writing and presentation skills.

Skills

• Corporate Communications
• Media Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Public Relations
• Executive Communication
• Speech Writing
• Crisis Communication
• Brand Awareness
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Budget Management
• Journalism
• Entertainment Industry Knowledge
• Negotiation
• Problem Solving
• Presentation Skills

About this role

The Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications, working closely with the Sr.
Director, Corporate Communications, the Chief Communications Officer and broader
executive leadership team, has responsibility for working on development and
implementation of comprehensive corporate communications strategies which
effectively position Hallmark Media and its leadership in the entertainment
industry.  This includes partnering with Communications leaders to ideate and
execute the company’s communications and media relations plans that support the
organization’s key external clients and management of industry relations with
business, trade, and occasional consumer press.  This position will partner with
internal departments including: distribution, ad sales, programming, research,
and digital, to effectively communicate the networks messaging and elevate brand
and executive awareness.

Note:  The above summary highlights key elements of the position, however, other
duties and responsibilities may be assigned at the company’s discretion.
Eventually, this position may work on corporate communications work related to
Hallmark Products and its leaders.

The salary range for this job is between $88,100-$118,200. Salary rate will take
into consideration several factors including location.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Execute communications objectives and develop strategies to convey Hallmark
Media and its growing business portfolio to the media and general public.
* Work closely day to day with senior leadership and provide guidance to devise
strategies that elevate the company and its executives in the marketplace.
* Serve as a key point of contact with business and trade media; strengthen
relationships continuously with external media contacts and industry
representatives.
* Determine and/or create opportunities to increase Hallmark Media’s profile
through participation in key media coverage, industry functions, press
conferences, speaking engagements, and screenings.
* Main liaison with distribution, international, ad sales, programming,
digital, and research group; conduct key research and develop and pitch
stories related to these business areas and their executives.
* Provide thorough and current information regarding Hallmark Media, its
networks and platforms, and related operations to outside constituents in a
timely and appropriate manner.
* Work with Sr. Director to write and maintain current corporate messaging,
talking points, and executive speech writing pertaining to key industry
events and business initiatives.
* Collaborate with Hallmark Media publicity and events leaders on relevant
business events and media opportunities relating to involvement of executives
and trade press including for One Hallmark initiatives and experiences
including the annual cruise, Hallmark Christmas Experience, Live Shows and
other upcoming opportunities.
* Work with the Sr. Director to manage corporate communications budget.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

* Minimum of 5+ years progressive PR/Communications Industry Experience.
* Minimum 10+ years progressive PR/Corporate Communications Experience.
* Bachelor’s degree is required with emphasis in Communication, Public
Relations, English, Journalism or related field highly desired.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

* Experience in serving as an advisor to leaders, crafting media campaigns and
messages; demonstrated ability to communicate substantive and accurate
messages to a wide variety of audiences.
* Experience in design and development of a strategic communications programs;
previous experience in developing external communication programs and
strategies a plus.
* Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects in a very fast-paced work
environment.
* Track record of gaining trust and delivering superior service.
* Collaborative, diplomatic and energetic work style to engage leaders to
ensure the execution of communications programs.
* Demonstrated experience as a problem solver and negotiator.
* Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
* Entertainment industry and cable television knowledge preferred.
* Product and retail knowledge not required but helpful.

About Hallmark Media

Entertainment Providers · 201-500 employees · headquartered in Burbank, California