Andrew Machles

Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon Public Affairs and Paramount Global Inclusion

New York, New York, United States

About

Experienced Vice President of Public Affairs leading a broad portfolio including Corporate Social Responsibility, Partner Development, ESG Reporting, Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability & Stakeholder Impact and Cause Marketing. With a JD and as a candidate for an MBA, I have proven myself to be trusted partner to other leaders across lines of business.

Experience

  • Senior Vice President, Nickelodeon Public Affairs and Paramount Global Inclusion at Paramount
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Viacom (10 yrs 1 mo)
    • Vice President, Public Affairs & Viewer Services
      Jan 2016 - May 2022 · 6 yrs 5 mos

      Manage special projects for the President of the Viacom Kids & Family Group including brand review work, strategic planning, internal communications and speech writing. Lead corporate social responsibility campaigns for preschool brands as well as STEM initiatives.

    • Director, Public Affairs & Viewer Services
      May 2014 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Monitored legislation, agency regulations and advocacy campaigns to update executive team. Managed Nick Jr. Beyond the Backpack, Nickelodeon's kindergarten readiness initiative. Oversee Viewer Services.

    • Manager, Public Affairs & Viewer Services
      Jan 2013 - Apr 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Built relationships with sponsors, partners, advocacy groups and government officials to advance corporate social responsibility projects including Worldwide Day of Play and The Big Help.

  • Personal Aide at U.S. Senator Rob Portman
    Jan 2011 - Apr 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

    Conducted outreach to business leaders and elected officials in order to communicate Senator Portman's positions, support initiatives to foster job growth and create opportunities for the Senator's office to take a leadership role.

  • Volunteer Coordinator at Portman for U.S. Senate
    Aug 2010 - Nov 2010 · 4 mos

  • Summer Associate at Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
    Jul 2009 - Aug 2009 · 2 mos