Vice President, Publicity

Vice President, PublicityAbout the CompanyPrestigious entertainment & brand publicity agencyIndustryEntertainmentTypePrivately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking a Vice President of Publicity to lead and oversee its Publicity Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the vision and strategy of the department, leading and growing the publicity team, and managing client relationships to ensure the success of PR campaigns. This role requires the ability to align publicity efforts with the current pop culture and media landscape, as well as to lead retainer accounts and individual campaigns. The VP of Publicity will also be tasked with managing day-to-day operations, including resourcing, hiring, and the overall management of the department, and must have a strong background in PR, with a focus on entertainment and brand publicity. Applicants for the Vice President of Publicity position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' experience in public relations, with at least 5 years' on the brand or agency side. The role demands a candidate with a problem-solving mentality, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity. The VP of Publicity will be expected to have a proven track record in client strategy, media management, and building and maintaining relationships within the entertainment industry. Key responsibilities also include defining KPIs for client objectives, managing media partnerships and budgets, and ensuring the fulfillment of contractual PR deliverables. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, a strong leader, and have a solid network of high-level media contacts on local, regional, and national levels.Travel PercentLess than 10%FunctionsGeneral ManagementStrategyOperations