Director, Entertainment Group Brand Communications
Dotdash MeredithNew York, New York, United States
Posted December 5, 2025
120000 - 130000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95% of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more. Dotdash Meredith is based in New York City and is an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IAC).
Job Description
The Director, Entertainment Group Brand Communications will be responsible for the day-to-day PR initiatives for PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly, including managing planning strategies, executing digital PR campaigns, and developing key media partnerships. The role requires a strong strategic PR and communications expertise, with experience in media relations, multi-platform storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration.
Requirements
- 10+ years in Communications or PR, ideally within Entertainment or Media industries
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, PR, Marketing, Journalism, or experience in a related field
- Strong strategic PR and communications expertise
- Skilled at leading teams in fast-paced, news cycle, high-volume environments
- Proven experience with media relations, including celebrities and influencers
- Expert in multi-platform storytelling and cross-functional collaboration
- Excellent writing/editing skills (AP Style preferred)
- Track record of delivering high-impact media coverage
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
- Robust digital experience
- Great team player
- Formal leadership experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
- Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
- Adoption or surrogate assistance
- Donation matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Basic life insurance
- Basic accidental death & dismemberment
- Supplemental life insurance
- Supplemental accident insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Short term and long term disability
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Family care benefits
- Generous 401K savings plan with a company match program
- 10-12 paid holidays annually
- Generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
- Pet insurance
- Accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance