VP, Communications, Media Relations

Location: New York, New York; in-office four days per week

Salary: USD 190,000–235,000 yearly

Company

hirify.global is a global media and entertainment company operating film, television, streaming, news, sports, theme park, consumer product, and advertising businesses.

What you will do

• Develop and execute communications strategies for advertising partnerships, programming integrations, advertising capabilities, sales priorities, and major industry events.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing communications team.
• Partner with Sales, Strategy, Product, Marketing, Sales Enablement, and Corporate Communications to create cohesive marketplace narratives.
• Oversee communications for the hirify.global Upfront, Cannes Lions, SXSW, Advertising Week, BravoCon, and other high-profile engagements.
• Advise senior executives on media relations, positioning, issues management, speaking opportunities, and market-facing communications.
• Build relationships with media, industry influencers, clients, partners, and external communications counterparts.

Requirements

• 12–15+ years of communications experience, including leadership experience in advertising, media, technology, or related industries.
• Deep knowledge of advertising, media, streaming, AI, data and measurement, and advertising technology.
• Proven experience building, developing, and motivating high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success executing integrated communications strategies for complex business priorities.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, writing, storytelling, executive presence, judgment, and discretion.
• Must be New York-based and willing to travel as needed.

Nice to have

• Forward-thinking and creative approach to integrated communications campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of industry trends and experience building consensus in a matrixed organization.
• Problem-solving and negotiation skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, innovative, accountable, and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to shape communications for a major media and advertising portfolio.
• Support for community service and an inclusive workforce.
• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview before a hiring decision.