Manager of Corporate Communications

The role

The Manager of Corporate Communications will tell the business story and strengthen the company reputation across entertainment, business, and technology industries. This role involves managing media relationships, developing stories about strategic initiatives, and elevating executives as industry voices.

What you will do

• Develop and execute corporate communications plans regarding business, partnerships, products, and strategic initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with reporters across business, technology, entertainment business, and industry trade publications.
• Write press releases, media pitches, executive talking points, statements, presentations, and internal communications materials.
• Partner with executives and internal teams to identify business stories and prepare leaders for media interviews and speaking engagements.
• Identify and manage opportunities for industry awards, lists, special features, executive profiles, and speaking engagements.
• Work across business and corporate functions to communicate key developments and initiatives.
• Partner with Sony Group communications teams on shared initiatives, events, presentations, and corporate storytelling.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years in corporate communications or public relations with a focus on business, technology, entertainment business, or industry trade media.
• Established relationships with reporters across business, technology, and industry trade publications.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, including press releases, media pitches, executive communications, and talking points.
• Experience partnering with senior executives, including preparing and coaching leaders for media interviews and speaking engagements.
• Ability to translate complex business and technical topics into clear, compelling stories for external audiences.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Sound judgment, initiative, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with anime, entertainment, pop culture, and the broader media landscape.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Benefits

• Performance bonuses
• Employer matched retirement savings
• Time-off programs
• Progressive health benefits and perks

About the company

Crunchyroll delivers the art and culture of anime to a community of over 100 million fans across 200+ countries and territories. It is an independently operated joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Aniplex.