Publicist
MTV
Hollywood, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/18/2022 10:05:00 AM PST
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MTV is the leading global youth media brand in 180 countries, reaching 450 million households in nearly 30 different languages across every platform. MTV is the world's premier youth entertainment brand, the cultural home of the millennial generation and a pioneer in creating innovative programming for young people. MTV reflects pop culture with award-winning content built around compelling storytelling, music discovery and activism across TV, the internet and other platforms. A unit of Paramount Global, MTV operations span cable and mobile networks, live events, theatrical films and MTV Studios.
Overview:
Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios â€'' which consists of a portfolio of iconic brands such as MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, VH1, CMT, Smithsonian and more as well as the award-winning MTV Entertainment Studios with a roster of #1 hits that includes: Yellowstone and its successful franchises â€'' 1883 and Mayor of Kingstown on Paramount , South Park, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Challenge, The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, and the Jersey Shore franchise to name a few â€'' is looking for an upbeat, inquisitive and hard-working PR pro to join the team and work on its linear and Paramount franchises!
This upbeat, hardworking individual will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of essential communications campaigns, key initiatives â€'' from social impact to awards â€'' and working hand in hand with colleagues across all departments within the company and external producing partners to ensure cohesive messaging and coordination.
Responsibilities:
• Participate in the creation and execution of strategic press communications plans for original series on VH1 including effective pitches for consumer, trade, electronic, print, online/blogger media, podcasts, etc.
• Draft all press materials including press releases, bios, talking points, etc.
• Coordinate press interviews, satellite media tours, gallery/episodic photo shoots with talent.
• Work with the Vice President, Communications to media train talent and executives; escort them to press appearances.
• Establish relationships with internal departments (specifically Talent, Development, Social, Digital, BALA, International and Marketing) to ensure information flow and flag publicity opportunities proactively.
• Participate in all appropriate programming and marketing meetings for assignments and work with production teams to gather elements needed to promote projects.
• Update press site as needed (bios, photos, releases, clips, etc.).
• Provide on the ground support at tentpole events like MTV Movie & TV Awards, VMAs, etc.
• Work with department coordinators on invoicing and payment processes for external vendors and internal interns.
Basic Qualifications:
• College Degree preferred.
• 5 years of entertainment experience â€'' studio, network, streaming platform, agency.
Additional Qualifications:
• Established relationships with key media â€'' consumer, trade, business, etc.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work with tight deadlines and on different projects simultaneously.
• Experience planning and completing press tours, screenings, events, etc.
• Work well with different levels of management, talent, managers, producers, publicists, agents and executives.
• Strong writing skills.
• Genuine passion and knowledge of MTVE brands â€'' youth culture, comedy and entertainment.
• Tech-savvy with a demonstrable understanding and experience of social.
• Creative problem solver who is willing to give and complete new ideas.
• Self-starter, personable and adaptable teammate