Job description
To lead our Communications team from Berlin or Amsterdam we are recruiting a
Vice President Communications Northern Europe (f/m)
Just the right job for you:
Oversee and manage all corporate communication functions for VIMN’s Northern Europe Cluster and its portfolio of brands across Youth & Music (MTV & VH1), Kids & Family (Nickelodeon) and Comedy & Entertainment (Comedy Central, VIVA, Paramount) as well as cross-brands lines of business BeViacom, Affiliate Sales and Mobile
Provide day to day leadership, support, guidance and mentorship to Northern Europe Communication staff
Responsible for all aspects of press activities including strategy, briefings/positioning, press releases, media pitches, and press events
Devise and implement a corporate communications plan for the entire Viacom network in Northern Europe, ensuring consistency and incorporating business objectives
Drive VIMN’s leadership position in key markets and relevant international and national media including content, ad sales, creative, marketing, trade and music outlets across all brands
Advise cluster Senior Management Team on all communications matters, ensuring the team is briefed on forthcoming issues and kept up to date on breaking stories
Work closely with senior team members to identify priorities, develop strategic plans and build key media relationships; advise on all communication matters
Build and maintain relationships with key industry bodies and relevant trade and business, consumer and international journalists
Create consumer publicity synergies across VIMN Northern Europe’s entire portfolio (kids, music & comedy), and ensure brand publicity is consistent with corporate priorities/messaging
Work closely with respective Brand PR directors on tentpole events such as European Music Awards
Ensure cross brand alignment of all PR agencies employed by VIMN Northern Europe cluster
Budgetary and management oversight for all press agencies within VIMN Northern Europe Cluster
Advise HR on HR-driven Internal Communications strategy
That‘s why we want you:
Extensive PR experience across all aspects of public relations (corporate communications, change management, event management, publicity) on a pan-regional level
Extensive knowledge of Northern Europe and international media landscape with strong journalist contacts and awareness of key industry issues and demonstrated ability to actively develop communication channels
Experience in working in international environment across multiple locations and remote teams
Track record of interaction with senior executives globally and ability to interpret commercial objectives
Experience in managing upwards and setting up new processes to deliver desired results
Experience in managing staff and ensuring that a high level of output and strategic objectives are achieved
Able to enhance the performance of others and to identify skills gaps and ways in which to correct them
Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking with ability to deliver impactful and influential messages
Expert written and verbal skills in English
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