Director, Communications, Products and Experiences

Director, Communications, Products and ExperiencesA leading global entertainment company is seeking a senior communications leader to develop and execute global publicity strategies across its consumer products and experiences portfolio. This role requires direct communications experience across categories such as consumer products, CPG, licensing, theme parks, hotels, live tours, or experiential businesses. Candidates whose experience is limited to studio/production publicity or marketing collaborations will not be the right fit. What You'll Do Develop and execute global communications campaigns across consumer, lifestyle, business, entertainment, and licensing trade media Create proactive communications strategies while managing reactive press needs and rapidly shifting priorities Identify story opportunities and pitch global, national, and local media Lead publicity for product launches, experiential initiatives, trade shows, and seasonal campaigns Manage press surrounding Toy Fairs, Licensing Expo, Brand Licensing Europe, and other industry events Write press releases, media pitches, messaging, and executive-facing communications Develop internal communications strategies that keep global teams connected and informed Serve as the day-to-day communications partner for internal stakeholders, clients, and business partners Independently manage projects from strategy through execution Qualifications 10+ years of publicity and communications experience Direct experience in consumer products and/or experiences communications is required Experience across multiple categories such as CPG, toys, licensing, theme parks, hotels, live tours, retail, or other consumer-facing experiences Established relationships with consumer and lifestyle media, entertainment and licensing trade press, and business media Excellent writing, pitching, presentation, and executive communication skills Strong strategic judgment, critical thinking, and executive presence Ability to manage entire projects independently while balancing proactive strategy and reactive needs Highly organized and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven global environment Bachelor's degree required ?