Drive strategic media relations and executive communications for Versant’s Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes brands across partnerships, events, and high-visibility initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop story angles, pitches and press materials to publicize various brand products and services for Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes, leveraging relevant industry trends, consumer insights and seasonal opportunities
• Drive publicity for digital content initiatives, including original video, celebrity-driven content, and exclusive programming across Fandango and Rotten Tomatoes
• Build and maintain strong relationships with national, tech, business, and entertainment reporters (film and TV) and broadcast producers
• Translate complex business priorities across product, streaming, and digital platforms into clear, compelling stories that resonate with media, partners, and consumers
• Develop executive messaging frameworks, briefing materials, and rapid-response talking points for high-visibility and time-sensitive situations
• Identify and secure high-impact opportunities for Executives including media interviews, speaking engagements, industry panels, and awards recognition
• Partner closely with multiple internal stakeholders to learn of new partnerships and ensure communications support broader business objectives
• Lead end-to-end communications and operations for major industry events (e.g., film festivals, exhibitor conventions), including messaging, press opportunities, and on-site activations
• Plan and staff industry events, press tours and interviews, as well as assist with executing company-wide events when needed
• Ensure consistent, timely, and reputationally sound communication across all brands and platforms
• Manage weekly media tracking and reporting, event calendars, and detailed maintenance of media contact lists
• Manage an external PR agency, ensuring strong alignment and strategic execution across initiatives for all digital brands

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in media relations, corporate communications, or strategic communications, preferably within a media, entertainment including film, or technology environment.
• Established relationships with reporters across top tier entertainment and media industry outlets, with a demonstrated ability to secure meaningful, high impact coverage.
• Exceptional writing and messaging skills, with experience developing press releases, executive talking points, briefing materials, and other media materials.
• Experience leading proactive earned media strategies and supporting communications around major announcements, partnerships, or corporate milestones.
• Strong understanding of the media, entertainment (TV and film), and technology landscape, including key industry trends and the evolving media ecosystem.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cross functional teams and navigate complex organizations to advance communications priorities.
• Strong judgment and the ability to operate effectively in fast paced environments while managing sensitive or high visibility issues.

Preferred

• Proactive, organized, and resourceful with excellent judgment.
• Strategic thinker with an understanding of the broader media business.
• Works well under pressure and maintains professionalism in high-stakes situations.
• Discreet with sensitive or confidential company information.
• Passion for media, storytelling, and Versant’s mission to shape the future of the industry.