Coordinator, Publicity

About the role

Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

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:
• Collaborate with 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.
• Cook up and manage 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1+ years 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.
• Prioritize multitasking and adapt quickly in dynamic environment.
• Great organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven 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 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.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• 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.

What We Offer

Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.