Starz- Coordinator, Corporate & Brand Communications
About Starz
Starz (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B), is a leading global media and entertainment company that produces and distributes premium streaming content to worldwide audiences across subscription television platforms. Starz is home to the flagship domestic STARZ® brand, STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels and the associated on-demand and online services, including the highly rated STARZ app. With the launch of the STARZPLAY international premium streaming platform and STARZ PLAY Arabia, Starz is expanding its global footprint in a growing number of territories. Sold through multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, telecommunications companies, and other online and digital platforms, Starz offers subscribers more than 7,500 distinct premium television episodes and feature films, including STARZ Original series, first-run movies and other popular programming.
With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, Starz has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including Starz original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, Starz is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underserved audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position Starz at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.
Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, Starz has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The Starzplay International premium subscription service offers a “best of global SVOD” content portfolio in more than 50 countries throughout Europe, Latin America, Canada, Japan and India through a bespoke and expanding network of distribution partners. The Starzplay Arabia joint venture is one of the leading SVOD operators in the fast-growing Middle East and North Africa region. The proprietary and highly-rated Starz app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.
About the Position
The Coordinator, Corporate & Brand Communications is responsible for supporting the department across its various areas of oversight – corporate and internal communications, government relations, diversity initiatives and brand initiatives and communications. The Coordinator will be responsible for aligning with their manager on prioritization of their work to support the overall business objectives of the department. Responsibilities also include providing assistance to departmental management and carrying out the functional job tasks associated with the department’s business purposes.
Responsibilities
Writes and distributes company’s programming highlights
Assist in compiling Employee Newsletter, Government Relations newsletter and other newsletters as needed
Creates and distributes company’s daily press coverage reports
Handles asset requests, inclusion of assets in press outreach and maintains asset files
Assist in planning/coordination and execution of internal and external events including post-event activities
Works within department and cross-functionally on press announcements
Manage and oversee company’s media room and related corporate materials; work in tandem with Publicity team members/consultants for programming publicity needs. Ongoing evaluation and updating of media room.
Regularly maintains and updates the department’s media and contact lists on an ongoing basis
Creates and updates itineraries for executives, panel participants and talent/producers
Books photographers, groomers and travel accommodations as needed
Maintains department’s material archive and central database on an ongoing basis
Manage company PR email inbox in collaboration with Publicity coordinators
Processes invoices for payment and corresponds with vendors for necessary information
Partners with HR and Marketing in updating branding throughout offices
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations or similar discipline is preferred; minimum one to two years of experience in a consumer or business-oriented communications environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong computer skills including Internet, Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
Strong organization skills and
Strong research ability and experience
The ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize
Has a great attention to details
Excellent organization, time and project management skills. Familiarity with organization tools such as Airtable, Asana, etc.
Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the capacity to communicate via text/messenger with a fast response time
Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and work proactively in a fast paced, high volume, creative and deadline-oriented environment with the ability to react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround
Experience working with high-level executives and maintaining the utmost of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and dealing with professionals inside and outside the company
MUST get the little details right
MUST be able to operate independently
A passion for entertainment and popular culture
Benefits
Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
401(k) company matching
Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)
Other information
Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.
