VP Communications

Banijay Rights Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Banijay Rights Limited in London is seeking a seasoned communications professional to implement the press strategy for Digital, Formats and Non-Scripted, reporting to the EVP Communications & Marketing.

You will draft press releases, gather coverage reports, manage crisis communications, oversee social media, and develop relationships with journalists and show publicists to raise the division’s profile.

Qualifications

• More than five years in a press or publicity role, preferably in the TV industry.
• Ability to build strong relationships with creative and sales talent.
• Proven relationships with journalists.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and nuance.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a busy environment, with effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement the agreed press and media strategy for Digital, Formats and Non-Scripted genres.
• Draft press releases and PR materials.
• Gather coverage reports for all press releases.
• Represent Banijay Rights in Group communications meetings.
• Assist with crisis communications and publicity for licensees.
• Manage day-to-day social media activity for Banijay Rights.
• Organise and manage press campaigns for licensees and clients.
• Develop relationships with local show publicists and journalists.

Skills

Press relations

Journalist relations

Media strategy

Copywriting

Crisis communications

Time management

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Leading global distributor, Banijay Rights, represents a world-class, multi-genre portfolio of over 200,000 hours of standout programming. Handling the distribution for content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, the division specialises in the exploitation of premium scripted and non-scripted brands to broadcasters worldwide.

Representing quality, excellence and experience in the business of linear and non-linear television and ancillary activity across all platforms, Banijay Rights’ catalogue encompasses a host of top titles from Banijay’s 130+ in-house labels, and a number of third-party producers, spanning drama, comedy, entertainment, factual, reality, family, formats and theatrical.

Delivering high-quality IP, which was born locally and travels globally, the distributor offers the best stories told the best way. Its landmark brands include Survivor, Big Brother, MasterChef, Peaky Blinders, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal, Home and Away, Love Triangle, Mr Bean and Black Mirror.

Job Purpose

To implement the agreed press strategy (Digital, Formats and Non-Scripted) for Banijay Rights.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the agreed press and media strategy for Digital, Formats and Non-Scripted genres, under the direction of the EVP Communications & Marketing
• Draft press releases and PR materials
• Gather coverage reports for all press releases
• Represent Banijay Rights in Group communications meetings
• Work with EVP Communications & Marketing to help increase profile of the division
• Assist with management of crisis communications
• Provide post-sales support to licensees in terms of launch and on-going publicity/sales support
• Work with VP Design to input/support copywriting on Banijay Rights marketing materials
• Manage day-to-day social media activity for Banijay Rights in collaboration with Group
• Oversee press media lists and expand journalist relationships
• Work with local show publicists/network publicists and develop these relationships in terms of implementing publicity requests from licensees
• Organise and manage press campaigns for licensees and clients
• Identify specific press feature opportunities for the Banijay Rights team, particularly around key trade events such as MIPCOM and The London TV Screenings, plus regional events
• Along with fellow VP Communications, jointly oversee monthly Banijay Rights communications newsletter
• Along with fellow VP Communications, co-line manage the Communications Coordinator
• Other press and marketing duties as required

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• More than five years in a press or publicity role, preferably in the TV industry
• Ability to build strong relationships with creative and sales talent
• Proven relationships with journalists
• Ability to work within a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and nuance
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a busy environment, with effective time management skills

Reporting

EVP Communications & Marketing

Location

London

Contract Type

Full-time, permanent

Hours

09:30am to 6:00pm, Monday-Friday

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