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Communications & Publicity Manager
Location: Hollywood-CA
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Job Description:
TV Guide has an immediate opening for a Communications & Publicity Manager supporting its Network and digital businesses. This is an incredible opportunity for a smart, highly motivated individual to be part of evolving businesses co-owned by Lionsgate, the world’s leading next-generation studio, and One Equity Partners, the private equity arm of JPMorgan Chase. TV Guide Network is distributed in more than 80 million homes nationwide and TVGuide.com reaches 21 million unique users per month.
TV Guide Network is a true entertainment insider and the only network that celebrates Hollywood, its stars and the shows that fans adore. Committed to buzz-worthy, breakout programming and a rich, multi-platform viewing experience, TV Guide Network is home to some of America’s fan-favorite series including “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Weeds” and “Ugly Betty.” The network also takes fans behind-the-scenes of Hollywood with original programming that delivers the latest news on entertainment and pop culture, as well as live coverage of the industry’s biggest events such as the Red Carpet at the Academy Awards. TVGuide.com is a one-stop entertainment destination for online television, news, community and TV listings. The site’s Online Video Guide allows users to watch virtually any and every available full-length TV episode from all the major broadcast and cable television networks.
General Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be a solid communications practitioner with strong media relations and writing skills with the ability to think creatively about how to best publicize the network, its programming and its digital media business. The Manager will be responsible for generating editorial opportunities for TV Guide Network’s shows and on-air talent with both traditional and new media. Writing press releases, media advisories and other creative copy on-deadline will be required on a regular basis.
Reporting to the Vice President of Communications & Publicity, the Manager must be able to work well in a team environment. This person will interact regularly with senior management, programming executives, marketing team, scheduling department, market research group and on-air talent. The Manager will be supported by the department’s shared coordinator and will also assist the VP in overseeing the network’s PR agency.
Other activities include:
• Fostering positive relationships with consumer and entertainment media with particular emphasis on TV writers/critics, talk show bookers, print weeklies and online bloggers
• Writing press releases and other press materials on a weekly basis
• Securing press interviews and TV appearances for on-air talent and editorial staff; accompanying talent during media interviews as needed
• Overseeing publicity for TVGuide.com and its executives
• Recommending and executing creative publicity tactics that will help TVGN generate tune-in and buzz for its shows
• Managing and updating TVGN’s press web site on an ongoing basis
Job Requirements
• 5-7 years of PR experience preferably in television business
• Demonstrated abilities in media relations and established contacts with the consumer and entertainment press; media references will be required
• Excellent writing skills; writing samples and test will be required
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
TV Guide has an immediate opening for a Communications & Publicity Manager supporting its Network and digital businesses. This is an incredible opportunity for a smart, highly motivated individual to be part of evolving businesses co-owned by Lionsgate, the world’s leading next-generation studio, and One Equity Partners, the private equity arm of JPMorgan Chase. TV Guide Network is distributed in more than 80 million homes nationwide and TVGuide.com reaches 21 million unique users per month.
TV Guide Network is a true entertainment insider and the only network that celebrates Hollywood, its stars and the shows that fans adore. Committed to buzz-worthy, breakout programming and a rich, multi-platform viewing experience, TV Guide Network is home to some of America’s fan-favorite series including “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Weeds” and “Ugly Betty.” The network also takes fans behind-the-scenes of Hollywood with original programming that delivers the latest news on entertainment and pop culture, as well as live coverage of the industry’s biggest events such as the Red Carpet at the Academy Awards. TVGuide.com is a one-stop entertainment destination for online television, news, community and TV listings. The site’s Online Video Guide allows users to watch virtually any and every available full-length TV episode from all the major broadcast and cable television networks.
General Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be a solid communications practitioner with strong media relations and writing skills with the ability to think creatively about how to best publicize the network, its programming and its digital media business. The Manager will be responsible for generating editorial opportunities for TV Guide Network’s shows and on-air talent with both traditional and new media. Writing press releases, media advisories and other creative copy on-deadline will be required on a regular basis.
Reporting to the Vice President of Communications & Publicity, the Manager must be able to work well in a team environment. This person will interact regularly with senior management, programming executives, marketing team, scheduling department, market research group and on-air talent. The Manager will be supported by the department’s shared coordinator and will also assist the VP in overseeing the network’s PR agency.
Other activities include:
• Fostering positive relationships with consumer and entertainment media with particular emphasis on TV writers/critics, talk show bookers, print weeklies and online bloggers
• Writing press releases and other press materials on a weekly basis
• Securing press interviews and TV appearances for on-air talent and editorial staff; accompanying talent during media interviews as needed
• Overseeing publicity for TVGuide.com and its executives
• Recommending and executing creative publicity tactics that will help TVGN generate tune-in and buzz for its shows
• Managing and updating TVGN’s press web site on an ongoing basis
Job Requirements
• 5-7 years of PR experience preferably in television business
• Demonstrated abilities in media relations and established contacts with the consumer and entertainment press; media references will be required
• Excellent writing skills; writing samples and test will be required
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations or Journalism
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