Banijay Rights
VP Communications
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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 the profile of the division
- Assist with the management of crisis communications
- Provide post-sales support to licensees in terms of launch and ongoing 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 the monthly Banijay Rights communications newsletter
- Along with fellow VP Communications, co-line manage the Communications Coordinator
- Other press and marketing duties as required
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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
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Reporting
EVP Communications & Marketing
Location
London
Contract Type
Full-time, permanent
Hours
09:30am to 6:00pm, Monday-Friday
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