Manager, Corporate Communications
WME is seeking a Manager, Corporate Communications to support strategic communications activities for the agency, including media relations, internal communications, executive communications, and transactional client PR. This role will work across the agency’s businesses, including film, television, music, digital, books, and theater.
You should be a strategic, thoughtful and savvy communications professional with a background in and passion for the entertainment industries.
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
- Support 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.
- Craft press releases, pitches, and other PR materials on behalf of agents, executives, and clients.
- 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.
- Support senior team members on a variety of tasks and projects.
- Support executive communications programs including media training, talking points, and thought-leader conference strategy.
- Support crisis management communications, helping leaders navigate high-intensity and reputation-impacting challenges.
- Build and/or maintain relationships in the entertainment industry with partners including press outlets, studios, networks, and production companies, etc.
Requirements
- Coordinator or managerial level experience in a communications role (5 years experience)
- Background in entertainment / media.
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
- Experience in client and executive relationship management
- Relationships with entertainment and music business outlets, spanning trade media and entertainment business contacts at newspapers, magazines, and digital outlets
Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
WME (William Morris Endeavor)
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