Publicity Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

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Overview

Paramount is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Coordinator of Publicity to support the platform's growing slate of original titles through strategic press campaigns that drive cultural conversation and viewership.

The Coordinator of Publicity will play a vital role in supporting the Paramount publicity team across high-impact series campaigns and day-to-day operations. This position offers practical experience in entertainment publicity. You will collaborate with various teams and brand groups within Paramount. Your main job is to create and implement press initiatives. These initiatives will boost cultural conversations and raise viewership.

Responsibilities
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions to develop innovative publicity approaches.
• Conduct relevant research on media landscape, industry trends, and competitive positioning.
• Demonstrate keen awareness of social media trends, pop culture moments, and emerging digital platforms to inform PR strategies.
• Draft and edit PR materials including press releases, media alerts, monthly programming listings, and pitch materials.
• Create and maintain comprehensive media lists and press contact databases.
• Track and update consumer, entertainment, and trade press contacts.
• Distribute media requests to appropriate team members and agency partners.
• Manage press screener delivery and subscription accounts.
• Track, organize, and distribute key assets including trailers, key art, and episodic images.
• Maintain and update the Paramount media hub with available press assets.
• Monitor industry coverage and compile daily/weekly press reports.

Talent Relations & Event Execution.
• Coordinate talent logistics including travel arrangements (air, ground, lodging) and grooming services.
• Create and maintain detailed talent schedules for press activities.
• Negotiate rates with hair/makeup artists and stylists under supervisor guidance.
• Support execution of high-profile events including premieres, press junkets, and screenings.
• Serve as on-site talent liaison at special events.
• Manage press check-in at screenings and events; compile attendance lists and feedback.
• Coordinate press and talent mailers and gifting programs.
• Manage vendor invoicing and department finances through SAP Concur, ensuring timely payment processing.
• Create and maintain departmental reports, calendars, and contact sheets.
• Execute purchase ordering from vendor setup through payment.
• Schedule meetings, book conference rooms, and process expense reports.
• Lead weekly team and agency meeting agendas, including notetaking and distribution of action items.
• Support maintenance of departmental budget.
• Support research and development of comprehensive press strategies and campaigns for current and upcoming original series.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 year of experience in public relations, marketing, or communications (remarkable internship experience will be considered).
• Proficiency in Google suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to multitask and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Great organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining quality.
• Previous experience in publicity, communications, events, or talent relations for a streaming service, television network, or film studio.
• Deep knowledge of the entertainment media landscape and pop culture.
• Established relationships with entertainment press.

Additional Qualifications
• A candidate who takes action with confidence, using sound judgment to escalate when necessary. Applies tenacity to challenges and finds solutions quickly.
• Works skillfully within a tight-knit team environment and partners seamlessly with cross-functional groups including Marketing, Brand, Creative, and Programming. Strong collaboration skills enable problem-solving and positive outcomes.
• Manages multiple concurrent projects with precision, maintaining organization and quality under tension.
• Thrives in a dynamic environment with changing priorities. Maintains an even temperament when facing adversity and navigates ambiguity with ease.
• Communicative and personable, with a natural ability to connect with people across all levels and backgrounds to cultivate relationships and engage stakeholders.
• Regularly consumes national press, media, and pop culture across various platforms. Stays ahead of industry trends and digital innovations.
• Comfortable with occasional overtime and weekend hours to support events and talent relations. Willing to collaborate with external partners and international press, which may require flexibility in working hours.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here:
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
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