Director of PR & Communications

Job Title: Director of PR & Communications

Location: New York, Hybrid

Company: BritBox International

Reporting to: VP Global PR & Communications

Contract Type: Full Time

Our Mission: Creators & Curators of the Best in British Creativity & Entertainment.

Our Vision: To be World leaders in British streaming.

Our Purpose: Investing in British Creativity to delight fans with its quality all over the World.

About Us

We are creators and champions of the best British TV, and hosts to the world’s largest collection. It’s our mission to bring the most engaging and relevant British TV experience to fans like us all around the world.

We’re relentlessly creative and in this new world of content, where the possibilities are endless, we are charting our own course.

We are thriving in 5 markets already around the world and have ambitious plans ahead of us. This is where you come in…. we are on the lookout for talented individuals to join our BritBoxer family and help us to navigate the adventures ahead.

Job Purpose

The Director of PR & Communications, BritBox International (BBI) will be responsible for managing communications out of the US, to help drive subscribers and build the reputation and success of the company among key stakeholders. Reporting to the VP Global PR & Communications and working closely with the leadership team, this role will also foster a close relationship with corporate communications at parent company, BBC Studios.

This is a small team in a growing and fast-paced environment - we are looking for someone that can flex in and out of all areas related to corporate communications, traditional publicity, events, talent relations, media relations and awards. This is a relatively new department, so this role will have input on building processes, best practices, communications guidelines, and cross functional alignment.

Responsibilities:

Lead and execute corporate communications strategy for BritBox International, working closely with VP of Global PR & Communications and in tandem with corporate communications leaders at parent company BBC Studios

Key contact for crisis communications

Lead on all written materials for communications department including press releases, lines against enquiry, quotes, talking points, Q&As, fact sheets, investor presentations, speeches, corporate presentations etc.

Pitch and secure speaking opportunities for leadership team

Pitch and secure brand stories in business, consumer and trade media

Ability to flex into and lead on consumer publicity and events as needed

Develop and execute departmental and cross functional processes to increase efficiency and communication within the company.

Work closely with Business Affairs and Programming team to keep abreast of latest deals and weigh in with publicity point of view

Develop and maintain relationships with contacts at key industry events i.e. festival’s and con’s

Develop and maintain relationships with key vendors

Develop and maintain relationships with key distribution and production partners

Project management i.e. end of year mailers

Oversee media site

Oversee company LinkedIn page with creation of content calendar and being proactive with posting of timely news

Oversee internal key dates calendar.

Assist in the management of agencies and consultants

Knowledge and Experience

Seasoned level of entertainment / tech industry experience

Strategic & tactical experience across corporate & consumer stakeholder leadership & execution

Strong US & UK trade media and industry event relationships.

Demonstrable knowledge of the North American and international TV & streaming landscape, some knowledge of British programming

Strong experience of successfully collaborating with and supporting international colleagues

Extensive streaming/TV/film talent relations expertise at a high level

Strong crisis management experience

Event experience preferred

Awards experience preferred

Skills and Personal Attributes

Self-starter and determined approach to achieve success in new environments and structures

World class corporate comms, publicity, talent relations and events experience, in streaming/TV or film

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Strong collaboration skills to enable productive creative and strategic partner support

Calm in pressured situations

Enjoys working with international teams (in UK / Canada / Australia)

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, requiring excellent organizational skills

Understanding of evolving audience requirements and changes across the wider streaming and media industry

Knowledge of and passion for quality TV, British talent & influencer/opinion-former base and key awards

Salary Range: $120 - 150K base salary + competitive benefits + bonus potential

Please note that the salary range is intended to give as an indicator of the salaries that could be attributed to the breadth or experience for a given role. All candidates will be measured based on their level of experience.

Please note, some travel will be required domestically and internationally to Canada and the UK.

This job spec is not exhaustive and may change from time to time in line with the evolving nature of a dynamic and growing business.