Sr. Director, Communications (Music)
Company: Endeavor
Location: Beverly Hills
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
WME is seeking a Senior Director, Communications to support
strategic communications activities for the agency, including media
relations, executive communications, and transactional client PR.
This role will work primarily with the agency---s music, branding,
and digital businesses, but will also touch on all the agency---s
divisions, including film, television, theater, and books. The role
will also contribute to communications about WME---s social impact
work. You should be a strategic, thoughtful and savvy
communications professional with a background in and passion for
the entertainment industries, able to pivot easily between the
transactional (casting, development, signings) and strategic
(larger WME narrative). You must be detail-oriented, willing to do
the work, possess exceptional relationship-building skills, and
enjoy working in a highly iterative, agile and fast-paced
environment. Must be flexible and able to move quickly from one
subject to another. The role will report to WME---s SVP of
Communications based in Beverly Hills. Responsibilities Execute
WME---s corporate communication strategy across all communications
mediums, balancing a variety of clients, networks, studios, and
other partners on day-to-day business stories. Frame compelling
narratives for WME, its divisions, agents and executives through
high-quality media placements in wide range of media outlets. Craft
press releases, pitches, and other PR materials on behalf of
agents, executives, and clients. Work with divisions to create
executive communications programs including media training, talking
points, and thought-leader conference strategy, with strategic eye
on larger, company-wide communications objectives. Support crisis
management communications, helping leaders navigate high-intensity
and reputation-impacting challenges. Support internal
communications needs across WME---s divisions and offices,
including providing counsel to senior executives, liaising
extensively with internal stakeholders, and managing internal
initiatives across time zones. Build and/or maintain relationships
in the entertainment industry with partners including music labels,
studios, networks, and production companies, etc. Engage your
network to identify external partnerships or programs that support
WME---s communication objectives. Requirements Senior-level
experience in a communications role (7-10 years experience)
Background in entertainment / music a must, tech background a plus
Crisis management experience Successful track record of high-impact
media placements in broad range of media --- from entertainment
trades to domestic and international business press Exceptional
writing and storytelling skills Extensive experience in client and
executive relations, including ability to toggle between consumer
press for client media relations matters and corporate press for
individual agents, executives, and the agency Established
reputation and relationships with entertainment and music business
outlets, spanning trade media and entertainment business contacts
at top-tier newspapers, magazines, and digital outlets Endeavor is
an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive
work environment.
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