Global TV Communications & PR Director

FIFTH SEASON; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FIFTH SEASON, headquartered in London, seeks a Director of Communications and Public Relations to lead the Television Distribution division’s global communications strategy. You will shape press plans, brand messaging and executive positioning across markets, ensuring consistency with the company’s values.

You will partner with Marketing, Sales, producers and platform partners to manage publicity around new titles, acquisitions, and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in press, publicity or communications.
• Established relationships with journalists and media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Global perspective across markets and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a global communications and PR strategy for Television Distribution.
• Create an annual communications plan aligned with commercial, content and brand priorities.
• Identify opportunities to build awareness of FIFTH SEASON as a premium distribution partner.
• Ensure TVD messaging aligns with FIFTH SEASON’s positioning and values.
• Provide strategic communications counsel to the EVP of Television Distribution and senior leadership.
• Lead communications around acquisitions, producer relationships, business developments, and sales milestones.
• Develop international publicity strategies for priority titles with Marketing, Sales, producers, commissioners and platform partners.
• Lead announcements, returns, acquisitions and third-party partnerships.
• Draft and oversee press releases, corporate statements, Q&As, speeches, presentations.
• Manage media inquiries and secure interviews and thought-leadership opportunities.
• Coordinate messaging with PCG, US communications group and external stakeholders.
• Maintain confidential announcements protocols.
• Lead communications for major markets, festivals and industry events.
• Develop market-specific press strategies and media schedules.
• Support sales and marketing in priority titles and territories.
• Identify speaking opportunities and executive appearances.
• Coordinate communications with external partners.
• Develop briefing materials for speeches, interviews and messaging for executives.
• Build external profiles of key leaders through media opportunities.
• Prepare executives for interviews and panels.
• Support internal communications when required.
• Establish measures for communications impact.
• Monitor media coverage and executive visibility.
• Provide regular reports and refine priorities.

Skills

Press & publicity

Media relations

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Global mindset

Leadership

Brand understanding

Job description

FIFTH SEASON, headquartered in London, seeks a Director of Communications and Public Relations to lead the Television Distribution division’s global communications strategy. You will shape press plans, brand messaging and executive positioning across markets, ensuring consistency with the company’s values.

You will partner with Marketing, Sales, producers and platform partners to manage publicity around new titles, acquisitions, and partnerships.