Overview:
The function of the Public Relations Coordinator position is to provide support for the publicity team across nonfiction, scripted series and films. Responsibilities include but are not limited to compiling daily clips and show clip packets, maintaining press lists, building talent itineraries, and tracking incoming materials for launch.
This position is largely self-prioritized based on the daily changing needs of the publicists and the unexpected requests or deadlines triggered by internal or external requests. Organization, time management and prioritizing are the key elements in decision-making for success in this position and to the overall effectiveness of the department. Should be resourceful in responding to last-minute press deadlines and knowing where to get, and how to disseminate, the most accurate information for members of the press and other constituents. The Coordinator must be responsible in deciding when to notify others of issues on the many day-to-day requests that may arise.
Responsibilities:
- Support publicity campaigns for nonfiction, reality and scripted projects, contributing to brainstorms, strategy planning, research, pitching and press outreach
- Compiling daily press clippings and building show and/or film clip packets to send to executives and producers
- Collecting press materials and managing distributions throughout the lifecycle of the project, including synopsis, photos, credits and production notes, and screen and identify clips to be used for press, panels, etc
- Building talent itineraries for press days and press related events.
- Building and maintaining targeted press lists
- Manage project status reports
- Contribute to Film Festival strategy with support via submissions and asset delivery
- Complete all digital DCP submissions to distribution team for each festival/screening event (50+)
- Work directly with festival contacts to ensure delivery and execution across all aspects of technical delivery, assets, materials
- Book and manage talent travel and itineraries for festivals, press days, TCA, premieres, etc.
- Working with the social and corporate team to deliver social assets to talent and producers
- Assist in hiring and managing department interns
- Assisting at screenings, TCA or special events as directed
- Tracking competitive landscape
- Fielding general press and vendor calls and emails and routing to the appropriate party
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred with concentration in Communications, Media or other related field a plus.
- 1+ years of previous experience in publicity at a network, streaming platform, studio or agency.
- Computer savvy – knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and basic database skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Additional Qualifications:
- Genuine interest across television, film and documentary industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A self-starter with the ability to troubleshoot
- Requires good judgement, and ability to prioritize and be resourceful
- Polite and professional manner, exercising patience and diplomacy
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented department
- Ability to prioritize and deal with different personalities
- Ability to adapt to changing situations
- Excellent knowledge of the internet and current and emerging social media platforms
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Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming’s other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $42,400.00 – 60,000.00.
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.
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