Overview & Responsibilities:
The Director of Communications builds, manages, and activates internal and external global communications strategies for Paramount Consumer Products and Experiences. The Director reports to SVP, Communications, Paramount Consumer Products & Experiences.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage press related to Consumer Products media events and trade shows, including Toy Fairs, Licensing Expo, Brand Licensing Europe and seasonal product opportunities such as Back To School and holiday.
- Develop and implement comprehensive external communications campaigns, including trade and consumer press across print, digital, TV and podcasts, for the Consumer Products & Experiences division as it relates to achieving the team’s goals and to further elevate the team’s expertise.
- Find opportunities and pitch global, national and local press to further amplify Paramount franchises through Consumer Products and Experiences.
- Write department-initiated press releases and pitches as assigned.
- Establish and implement global internal communications strategy with the goal of keeping the team connected, informed and inspired.
- Write internal communications for Consumer Products and Experiences employees globally.
- Serve as a point of contact for Consumer Products & Experiences partners in all lines of business to provide strategic support and manage press releases.
- Serve as day-to-day contact for Consumer Products and Experiences department coordinating assigned projects, inquiries and required assets.
- Maintain consumer products press lists.
- Contribute to publicity efforts across all Paramount Communications teams as needed.
Basic Qualifications:
- 8+ years of publicity experience required
- Must have positive relationships with national consumer and lifestyle press, entertainment and licensing trade press, and business press
- Bachelor’s degree
Additional Qualifications:
- Excellent writing skills and interpersonal communications skills
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels
- Organizational ability with key attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
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Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount’s portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $125,000.00 – 135,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.
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