Emily Spence has been named because the chief communications officer for Vice Media.
Spence will oversee international communications for Vice Studios, Vice Commercials, Vice Sports activities, Vice TV and Vice Digital, amongst different belongings. “Emily is likely one of the most gifted communicators I’ve had the pleasure of working with and I’m excited to have her be part of Vice at this second of progress as we sharpen our focus and construct what’s subsequent throughout the Vice portfolio,” Vice CEO Adam Stotsky mentioned in an announcement.
Her rent follows Vice Media rising from chapter safety below the possession of Fortress Funding Group, Soros Capital Administration and Monroe Capital. Vice Group Holding filed for Chapter 11 chapter on Might 15, 2023 and had on the time liabilities within the vary of between $500 million and $1 billion.
Spence most not too long ago had her personal communications consultancy, and earlier than that served as chief communications officer for MRC, the place she labored alongside Stotsky as a part of a media group that included Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter and occasions producer Dick Clark Productions.
Earlier communications shoppers for Spence included Amazon Studios, BuzzFeed, Warner Bros. Tv, Meredith Company, Microsoft, amongst others. “Vice has lengthy been a strong storytelling drive and I sit up for once more working alongside Adam, in addition to the broader management crew, as we outline the following period of this storied model,” Spence mentioned in her personal assertion.
Vice not too long ago closed a $75 million credit score facility with Western Alliance Financial institution and Fortress to fund content material growth and manufacturing throughout TV, streaming and digital content material platforms.
Upcoming releases embody the Vice Studios function Unhealthy Apples, starring Saoirse Ronan, set for a world premiere on the Toronto Movie Competition, and Hulu’s 8-part heavy-metal docuseries Into The Void.