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Join the team at Current.

Current Media is the fastest growing cable network in history. Our Emmy-award-winning team delivers in-depth exploration of the world's most important and entertaining stories to an engaged and interactive audience on-air and online. We are committed to providing our influential adult audience relevant content with the most integrated and immersive multi-platform experience possible.

Current Media has smart, dedicated teams in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Europe, and is now viewed in more than 70 million homes worldwide.

Department

Sales & Marketing

Position

Senior Vice President, Public Relations

Location

New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA

Description

Current is a new breed of Media Company that empowers its young adult audience with participatory media platforms and formats that inform, enrich, and inspire. Through our TV network, Current TV, and our website, Current.com we create and distribute viewer-created content and Current produced content that is relevant to the lives of young adults.

Our integrated television and online platforms provide an immersive and interactive experience for our audience. Current.com is a full-fledged social news site and is the first in the TV sector to serve as a creative filtering platform for TV programming.  Our unique approach to “crowdsourcing” TV programming gives us exceptional results: more than one third of the programming on Current TV comes from viewers.  Our average viewer watches and participates on Current 5+ hours a week.

Current’s award-winning programming ranges from the hottest trends in technology, fashion and music, to pressing issues such as the environment, finance and politics. We won both an Emmy (for creative achievement in interactive TV) and a Webby (for best TV website)– how’s that for convergence? Current is now viewed in the U.S., U.K. and Italy in more than 58 million households through distribution partners Comcast (Channel 107 nationwide), Time Warner (nationwide), DirecTV (channel 358 nationwide), Dish Network (channel 196 nationwide), BSkyB (channel 183), Virgin Media Cable (channel 155) and Sky Italia (channel 130). For more information, please visit the Web site: www.current.com

Purpose
The SVP, Public Relations will serve as the primary liaison to all communications entities and media, working to promote Current TV programming and business activities across consumer, advertising, business, trade and executive constituencies.  The leader who is hired into this new position will be responsible for raising Current’s profile within the advertising and media industry by developing and executing high-impact creative ideas designed to generate strong positive press coverage, secure speaking arrangements and events. This person will work closely with the SVP of Marketing, CEO, and the other members of the senior management team to develop an actionable public relations plan designed to take the PR effort to a higher level.  This person will also advise senior management on all publicity related topics.

 

Responsibilities

Corporate Communications
* Manage on-going efforts to keep key Current executives in regular conversations with the press for potential inclusion in business/trade stories and round-ups, and for inclusion in other relevant coverage for Current TV.
* Partner with Al Gore’s media team on press related matters.
* Oversee all company and executive information including backgrounders, bios, show synopses, fact sheets, etc.
* Supervise Current TV’s participation in industry events, panels, etc. including NCTA, TCA, CTAM, HRTS, NAPTE and LA TV Festival, and other industry-focused forums
* Manage inclusion and implementation of company and industry ads for program books, trade events, special issues and special sections, etc.
* Compile and submit Current TV for industry and related awards.

Affiliate Relations
* Manage all publicity related information pertaining to MSO deals, affiliate marketing promotions, advertisers/partners, promotions and sponsor deals.
Consumer Awareness and Tune-In
* Develop programs to disseminate to the consumer press on a regular basis all pertinent information about Current TV and its programming/content, including new shows/premieres, events, stunts, scheduling changes, new talent deals, etc.
* Generate listings for the channel and pitch content for “highlights” inclusion.
* Manage all publicity related information pertaining to new programming, talent, development/acquisitions, and key company hires.
* Promote key on-air talent within the entertainment press.
* Draft and update show information including synopses (general and episodic), talent bios, etc.
* Maintain publicity photo database for the channel including all shows and talent (episodic and gallery) as well as executive photos.

Advertising Sales Support
* Develop advertising success stories involving Current and marketing partners in key trade journals read by brand marketers and media buyers.
* Maintain event speaker bureau targeting entertainment, advertising, marketing, and consumer insight forums.
* Work with Sales Marketing on specific PR support for high-level advertising campaigns on Current and its partners.

Requirements
* 8-10 years of progressive PR experience in the network or cable television arena. 
* Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in business or marketing desirable.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external clients. 
* Knowledge of TV industry a must as well as an understanding of social media, politics and culture.
* Must possess established relationships within the media and entertainment industry.
* Demonstrated ability to contribute strategic level thinking and influence direction.
* Superb people management skills and the ability to recruit and retain world-class talent.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity, a great work environment, and the chance to influence the future of Current,please email your resume and cover letter to marketingjobs@current.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with our Company depends solely on your qualifications.

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If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity, a great work environment, and the chance to earn a competitive salary and good benefits, please email your resume, cover letter and salary history to marketingjobs@current.com. Please include 'Senior Vice President, Public Relations' in the subject line of your email.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with our Company depends solely on your qualifications.

Principals only please. Recruiters and agencies, please do not contact Current's hiring team. Please do not contact Current's hiring team regarding other services, products or commercial interests.

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