VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS at Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC) | Los Angeles, CA | $120K/yr – $140K/yr

Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC)

VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own cross-portfolio strategic counsel and crisis communications for high visibility entertainment clients, with a track record of shaping narratives across print, digital, broadcast, and podcasts.

Lead integrated campaigns and executive media readiness that move perceptions and protect reputations.
Build and nurture senior relationships with journalists, editors, and content creators to secure STORYS that amplify client narratives.
Manage and mentor a multi-level team while partnering with leadership on new business and cross-team campaigns.

Job Description

PMK Strategic Communications lead for entertainment and adjacent sectors, owning senior counsel, crisis response, and integrated campaigns across press, media, and digital ecosystems.

Responsibilities: Serve as primary strategic advisor for a portfolio of accounts across entertainment verticals, including film, TV, sports, kids & family media and financial sector entities backing these verticals
Develop and execute comprehensive, integrated communications strategies aligned with each client's business objectives and brand identity
Provide executive-level counsel on reputation management, crisis communications, and high-stakes media situations
Lead campaign development and execution
Cultivate and maintain deep relationships with journalists, editors, bookers/producers and content creators across entertainment, business, trade, and consumer media
Identify and secure earned media opportunities that advance client narratives across print, digital, broadcast, and podcast platforms
Oversee the development of compelling press materials including pitches, releases, talking points, op-eds, and long-form content
Lead message development and media training for C-suite executives, talent, and public-facing spokespeople
Manage, mentor, and inspire a team of directors, managers, and coordinators, fostering a culture of excellence and professional development
Partner with agency leadership on new business development, including pitching prospective clients and expanding existing relationships

Requirements and Nice-to-Have details are listed separately below.

10+ years of public relations or communications experience, with at least 4 years at a senior level in an agency environment
Demonstrated track record of success across entertainment, sports, media, or adjacent industries
Proven ability to manage and grow client relationships at the executive level
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to craft and refine messaging across audiences and platforms
Strong existing relationships with key entertainment, trade, and business media
Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities simultaneously with grace under pressure
Fluency with AI and LLM tools

Experience with film & television publicity
Familiarity with sports communications or league/team PR
Exposure to financial or alternative investment communications
Background working with children's entertainment brands, IP licensing, or family media

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, plus performance bonus
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Generous PTO, paid holidays, and summer Fridays
A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with real opportunities for advancement

Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC)

Composed of acquired marketing, media, and communications agencies, Acceleration Community of Companies (ACC) was created in May 2018 by 30-year marketing and communications industry expert and operator Michael Nyman with the intent to guide and advise clients to move quickly and more efficiently with their branding, marketing, and media decisions. ACC has developed a new go-to-market business approach with a series of strategic and complementary acquisitions. Acceleration's unique community of specialized firms helps clients move quickly and efficiently with their branding, marketing, and media decisions and actions, by ensuring all agencies are tech-enabled, with data and analytics utilization linking them all together and driving maximum results for their clients. Members of the community include Advisory, ACC's in-house marketing and brand strategy agency; MKG, a creative and brand experience agency; Pink Sparrow, a design, fabrication and 3-D printing shop; Stripe Theory, a data marketing analytics and reputation management agency; Pixly, a full-service, performance-minded influencer company; Trailblaze, a marketing communications firm specializing in regulated industries; powerhouse public relations firm DKC and its creative services studio, HangarFour. Across the community, ACC has over 550 employees across 12 offices nationwide as well as in London and Asia and represents some of the most influential brands in the world including Pepsi, T-Mobile, Stanley, Netflix, Google, Airbnb, TikTok, Meta, the National Basketball Association, and Delta, among others.

Founded in 2018

Los Angeles, California, USA

47 employees (7 in marketing)

accelerationcc.com