Job Title: Director of PR & Communications
Location: New York, Hybrid
Company: BritBox International
Reporting to: VP Global PR & Communications
Contract Type: Full Time
Our Mission: Creators & Curators of the Best in British Creativity & Entertainment.
Our Vision: To be World leaders in British streaming.
Our Purpose: Investing in British Creativity to delight fans with its quality all over the World.
About Us
We are creators and champions of the best British TV, and hosts to the world s largest collection. It s our mission to bring the most engaging and relevant British TV experience to fans like us all around the world.
We re relentlessly creative and in this new world of content, where the possibilities are endless, we are charting our own course.
We are thriving in 5 markets already around the world and have ambitious plans ahead of us. This is where you come in . we are on the lookout for talented individuals to join our BritBoxer family and help us to navigate the adventures ahead.
Job Purpose
The Director of PR & Communications, BritBox International (BBI) will be responsible for managing communications out of the US, to help drive subscribers and build the reputation and success of the company among key stakeholders. Reporting to the VP Global PR & Communications and working closely with the leadership team, this role will also foster a close relationship with corporate communications at parent company, BBC Studios.
This is a small team in a growing and fast-paced environment - we are looking for someone that can flex in and out of all areas related to corporate communications, traditional publicity, events, talent relations, media relations and awards. This is a relatively new department, so this role will have input on building processes, best practices, communications guidelines, and cross functional alignment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and execute corporate communications strategy for BritBox International, working closely with VP of Global PR & Communications and in tandem with corporate communications leaders at parent company BBC Studios
- Key contact for crisis communications
- Lead on all written materials for communications department including press releases, lines against enquiry, quotes, talking points, Q&As, fact sheets, investor presentations, speeches, corporate presentations etc.
- Pitch and secure speaking opportunities for leadership team
- Pitch and secure brand stories in business, consumer and trade media
- Ability to flex into and lead on consumer publicity and events as needed
- Develop and execute departmental and cross functional processes to increase efficiency and communication within the company.
- Work closely with Business Affairs and Programming team to keep abreast of latest deals and weigh in with publicity point of view
- Develop and maintain relationships with contacts at key industry events i.e. festival s and con s
- Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors
- Develop and maintain relationships with key distribution and production partners
- Project management i.e. end of year mailers
- Oversee media site
- Oversee company LinkedIn page with creation of content calendar and being proactive with posting of timely news
- Oversee internal key dates calendar.
- Assist in the management of agencies and consultants
Knowledge and Experience
- Seasoned level of entertainment / tech industry experience
- Strategic & tactical experience across corporate & consumer stakeholder leadership & execution
- Strong US & UK trade media and industry event relationships.
- Demonstrable knowledge of the North American and international TV & streaming landscape, some knowledge of British programming
- Strong experience of successfully collaborating with and supporting international colleagues
- Extensive streaming/TV/film talent relations expertise at a high level
- Strong crisis management experience
- Event experience preferred
- Awards experience preferred
Skills and Personal Attributes
- Self-starter and determined approach to achieve success in new environments and structures
- World class corporate comms, publicity, talent relations and events experience, in streaming/TV or film
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong collaboration skills to enable productive creative and strategic partner support
- Calm in pressured situations
- Enjoys working with international teams (in UK / Canada / Australia)
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, requiring excellent organizational skills
- Understanding of evolving audience requirements and changes across the wider streaming and media industry
- Knowledge of and passion for quality TV, British talent & influencer/opinion-former base and key awards
Salary Range: $120 - 150K base salary + competitive benefits + bonus potential
Please note that the salary range is intended to give as an indicator of the salaries that could be attributed to the breadth or experience for a given role. All candidates will be measured based on their level of experience.
Please note, some travel will be required domestically and internationally to Canada and the UK.
This job spec is not exhaustive and may change from time to time in line with the evolving nature of a dynamic and growing business.