At Viaplay Group, we entertain millions of people every day through our streaming services, radio networks, TV channels and production studios. We believe in the power of content not just as a way of telling stories and touching lives, but also expanding worlds.

We may have started in the Nordics, but we have a global mindset and consider ourselves to be the international entertainment provider. This means we’re constantly launching our Viaplay streaming service in new markets and on the lookout for talented, curious, driven professionals to join us on our journey.

Right now, we’re searching for a Head of Corporate Communications in our Stockholm office – are you ready to hit play on an exciting career change?

The role

As Head of Corporate Communications you will be responsible to lead, drive and develop Viaplay

Groups Corporate Communications in line with the company´s short and long term strategy. You

lead a team of three senior communication managers and you have a close collaboration with

regional PR & Communications teams. As a leader you manage and development personnel ensuring we are efficient and productive yet maintain a healthy work-life balance.

You work in close corporation with the CEO and CMCO. You are an active and collaborative member of the Marketing and Communications Management team. Budget responsibility; plan, track and review. You report to the CMCO.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Create annual road map for corporate messaging and visibility in relevant media. Update on quarterly basis – all in close liaison with CEO and CMCO.
• Ensure quarterly and annual reports are communicated in a structured way to the market.
• Creating a positive, forward leaning and trustworthy image of the company and in relevant trade media.
• Crisis management when needed on a group level.
• Provide media training and position select senior staff in relevant trade media and select events.
• Oversee the management of Viaplay Group’s social account and corporate website

What we’re looking for

As Head of Corporate Communications you are an experienced and stable manager with the ability to create a confident and effective team. You thrive in a leadership role and have a passion for the craft of communication. You have solid experience in financial communication and crisis communication.

You are a skilled relationship builder and build strong relationships both internally and externally with the media, customers, and partners nationally and internationally.

You are confident, stand firm when the wind blows and have the ability to build trust. You are good at planning and delegating and are a person who has order and control of the situation, which creates the conditions for your business to be proactive.

We think you have a can-do attitude, sense of humor and the ability to work humbly with others.

We always keep an open mind in our recruitment process. But, in order to thrive in this role, we do believe you’ll have experience in the following:

• Strong teamleader: manage teams in a dynamic and ever changing environment.
• Strong at stakeholder management and able to handle tough situations.
• Strong at work out strategic plans and also to do daily tactical work.
• Ensure to prioritize building and maintaining strong network.
• Being a strong sales person for PR angles and stories

Our offering

• Your wellbeing matters. We provide you with wellness contribution and flexible work arrangements with our hybrid work model.
• We’ve got you covered! 30 days of paid vacation every year, pension scheme, insurance scheme with health care coverage if you should need it and of course also a parental pay uplift.
• A safe space to grow and up-skill. Our learning culture puts you in the driver’s seat of your own development, while always making sure you feel supported with regular knowledge-sharing sessions, technical training, mentorship opportunities and peer-to-peer networks.
• A genuinely international and diverse group of colleagues to connect with. We’re striving towards a 50:50 gender balance & we’re not far off – plus last time we checked, we have more than 60 different nationalities across our nine offices!
• Entertainment is what we love, and entertainment is what we do. That’s why you can count on a free Viaplay subscription to keep up with all the latest series and movies as well!

Hit play today

If this feels like your kind of challenge, make sure you apply no later than May 2nd. Please don’t send us your application via email because we won’t be able to accept it. We do, however, welcome any questions you may have about this particular position.

In this recruitment we cooperate with Just Right AB. If you have any question, please contact recruitment consultant Anna-Karin Engvall, phone +46 707 32 30 07, e-mail: annakarin.engvall@justright.se

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