Base: $139,200 to $186,600; bonus/equity: may be p...
On-site
Develop corporate brand strategy
Manage media relationships
Oversee awards initiatives
Searchlight Pictures is seeking a Director of Communications & Awards to enhance its brand and film positioning within the industry. The role involves strategic communications, media relationship management, and overseeing awards initiatives, requiring significant experience in public relations within the entertainment sector
Job Summary
This leader drives strategic communications, manages media relationships, and oversees awards-related initiatives to ensure Searchlight’s projects remain prominent and well-represented.
Responsibilities include setting corporate brand strategy, executing impactful awards strategies, and maintaining strong trade and industry press relationships.
The role involves managing awards budgets, liaising with guilds and awards bodies, and overseeing the creation and distribution of awards materials.
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Searchlight Pictures is seeking a Director of Communications & Awards to enhance its brand and film positioning within the industry. The role involves strategic communications, media relationship management, and overseeing awards initiatives, requiring significant experience in public relations within the entertainment sector.
Salary
Base: $139,200 to $186,600; Bonus/Equity: May be provided; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Develop corporate brand strategy
Manage media relationships
Oversee awards initiatives
Draft executive talking points
Build trade press relationships
Nice-to-have
Collaborate with senior publicity executives
Maintain film synopses
Communicate with Studios Corporate Comms team
Liaise with Center of Excellence
Key Requirements
8-10 years of professional experience
6-7 years in Corporate Communications
Bachelor’s degree or commensurate experience
Strategic and anticipatory thinker
Established relationships with AMPAS & other guilds