Manager, Communications

The Manager role is responsible for the development and execution of impactful media relations strategies and campaigns for VERSANT’s entertainment cable networks (Oxygen, E!, USA, & SYFY) and digital platforms (Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes). Reporting to the VP, of Entertainment Communications, the manager will be a key member of the team by supporting and managing PR campaigns that will generate high-quality earned media for the cable networks and digital platforms. The candidate must have experience in PR, publicity or communications role(s) as well as an interest in entertainment and the TV industry. Ideal candidate will be a creative, motivated self-starter with a team-focused attitude, and a solutions-oriented approach. Essential Responsibilities Manage and execute PR campaigns including ownership and responsibility for specific tactics Generate all press materials, including announcement releases, bios, captions, talking points, loglines, pitch letters and correspondence. Foster strong contacts with print, online and electronic media. Pitch stories to trade and consumer press to support overall series campaigns and PR initiatives. Secure stories, manage and staff interviews and events, compile and present comprehensive campaign coverage and analysis. Develop and manage positive relationships with the actors, producers, publicists, agents, managers, production staff, media and executives. Serve as project manager for special promotional activities including publicity parties, press conferences and screenings. Possess a strong understanding of and experience with social media. Work closely with program executives, producers, business affairs and legal to garner approval of written materials and campaign initiatives. Coordinate closely with internal partners including programming, marketing and social teams. Work with VERSANT Communications team to support all properties and events across departments.