Devon Sanceda
Global 360 Brand Publicity, Corporate Communications, & Crisis Management | Driving Awareness for SONY, STARZ & LIONSGATE+
- Role
- Nonfiction and Live Publicity at Netflix
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Devon Sanceda
I am an accomplished global communications executive, publicity leader, and C-suite thought partner with a track record of building media relations & crisis communications strategies that shape the narrative, position global brands, and influence the cultural conversation on a global scale.Over the last 18 years, I’ve risen through the publicity ranks in entertainment — leading teams and driving critical initiatives for some of the industry’s top networks, talent, and properties.Currently, I serve as the VP, Global Publicity for premium cable & streaming network STARZ, where I oversee all communications for its international brand LIONSGATE+ — managing a multi-million-dollar budget, driving subscription, and serving on a cross-functional executive task force charged with launching & managing the company’s DEI program. I entered the company as Executive Director — setting publicity strategy for its highest-profile US & international series.Previously at SONY Pictures Television, I drove domestic & international publicity for the studio’s unscripted series, hour-long scripted dramas, comedies, and television movies — spearheading efforts to maximize media exposure and connect the highest-profile, most profitable titles with 100M viewers worldwide.I began my career on the agency side of the business at MPRM Communications and Marleah Leslie & Associates — driving strategy & execution for the highest-profile clients, including:• Serving as the day-to-day onsite Publicist for Jimmy Kimmel Live• Becoming a trusted resource for ABC, The CW, FOX, NBC, Netflix, SONY, and TLC• Providing personal brand & onsite support for Jim Carrey, George Lopez, Cheryl Hines, Tim Allen, Ozwald Boateng, and Kate Flannery Above all, I am a passionate publicity executive who thrives in leading high-performing teams and aligning vision, best practices, and technology to build top-of-mind visibility for the company, its executives, and entertainment brands.EXPERTISE:STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONSCorporate/Internal Communications Planning • Crisis & Public Image Management • Brand Strategy & Storytelling • Executive Speaking Engagements • Earned Media Strategy • Media & Talent Relations • Global Launches & Events • Strategic Partnerships • DEI StrategyINSIGHTS-DRIVEN DECISION MAKINGCompetitive & Media Landscape Analysis • Analytics & Insights • MeasurementCROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAM LEADERSHIPBuilding/Leading High-Performing Teams • Coaching & Developing Talent • C-Suite Advisor & Thought Partner • Creating Synergistic Opportunities • Global Agency Sourcing & Management
Experience
Nonfiction and Live Publicity
Jul 2025 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
Education
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - BA
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