[Hiring] Senior Manager, Corporate Communications @Hallmark Media

Role Description

The Sr. Manager, Corporate Communications, working closely with the Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, the Chief Communications Officer and broader executive leadership team, has responsibility for working on development and implementation of comprehensive corporate communications strategies which effectively position Hallmark Media and its leadership in the entertainment industry.

• Partnering with Communications leaders to ideate and execute the company’s communications and media relations plans.
• Supporting the organization’s key external clients and management of industry relations with business, trade, and occasional consumer press.
• Collaborating with internal departments including distribution, ad sales, programming, research, and digital.
• Effectively communicating the networks messaging and elevating brand and executive awareness.

Note: The above summary highlights key elements of the position, however, other duties and responsibilities may be assigned at the company’s discretion. Eventually, this position may work on corporate communications work related to Hallmark Products and its leaders.

The salary range for this job is between $88,100-$118,200. Salary rate will take into consideration several factors including location.

• Execute communications objectives and develop strategies to convey Hallmark Media and its growing business portfolio to the media and general public.
• Work closely day to day with senior leadership and provide guidance to devise strategies that elevate the company and its executives in the marketplace.
• Serve as a key point of contact with business and trade media; strengthen relationships continuously with external media contacts and industry representatives.
• Determine and/or create opportunities to increase Hallmark Media’s profile through participation in key media coverage, industry functions, press conferences, speaking engagements, and screenings.
• Main liaison with distribution, international, ad sales, programming, digital, and research group; conduct key research and develop and pitch stories related to these business areas and their executives.
• Provide thorough and current information regarding Hallmark Media, its networks and platforms, and related operations to outside constituents in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Work with Sr. Director to write and maintain current corporate messaging, talking points, and executive speech writing pertaining to key industry events and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with Hallmark Media publicity and events leaders on relevant business events and media opportunities relating to involvement of executives and trade press including for One Hallmark initiatives and experiences including the annual cruise, Hallmark Christmas Experience, Live Shows and other upcoming opportunities.
• Work with the Sr. Director to manage corporate communications budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years progressive PR/Communications Industry Experience.
• Minimum 10+ years progressive PR/Corporate Communications Experience.
• Bachelor’s degree is required with emphasis in Communication, Public Relations, English, Journalism or related field highly desired.

Requirements

• Experience in serving as an advisor to leaders, crafting media campaigns and messages; demonstrated ability to communicate substantive and accurate messages to a wide variety of audiences.
• Experience in design and development of a strategic communications programs; previous experience in developing external communication programs and strategies a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects in a very fast-paced work environment.
• Track record of gaining trust and delivering superior service.
• Collaborative, diplomatic and energetic work style to engage leaders to ensure the execution of communications programs.
• Demonstrated experience as a problem solver and negotiator.
• Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills.
• Entertainment industry and cable television knowledge preferred.
• Product and retail knowledge not required but helpful.