Erika Masonhall

Erika Masonhall is an experienced communications executive who recently joined Risa Heller Communications as Managing Director to lead their new Los Angeles office.12 Her career spans various high-profile roles in the entertainment, tech, news, and political sectors.

Professional Background

Netflix:: Prior to her current position, Masonhall spent over five years at Netflix, where she managed communications for content, marketing, and studio operations.2

Facebook:: Before Netflix, she headed news communications at Facebook.1

NBC News:: Masonhall served as Vice President of Communications at NBC News.1 She began her tenure at NBC News in 2011 as the PR representative for 'Meet the Press' and climbed the ranks to VP of Communications by 2017.2

Political Experience:: Her career began in Washington, D.C., where she worked as press secretary for former Connecticut Senator Joe Lieberman during his time as an independent from 2006 to 2011.12

Current Role

As Managing Director at Risa Heller Communications, Masonhall is tasked with:

1. Heading the newly established Los Angeles office
2. Expanding the firm's presence on the West Coast
3. Serving entertainment industry clients, including executives, studios, showrunners, and production companies13

Skills and Reputation

Masonhall is described as a "sharp, quick-on-her-feet professional with a real talent for finding elegant answers to tricky questions".4 Her diverse experience across multiple industries makes her well-suited for crisis and reputation management in the entertainment sector.

Erika Masonhall's LinkedIn username is indeed erikamasonhall, as confirmed by her recent post about joining Risa Heller Communications.5