Job Details
Jr. Publicist Paramount TV
Summary
We are excited for a Junior Publicist to join the team! This position will be responsible for assisting with high-profile publicity campaigns for Paramount Television Studios programming.
Category
Marketing / Advertising / Pr Services
Location
Location Not Provided
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Nov 12, 2021
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
The role supports the communications Senior Leadership team in handling all internal and external communications and publicity for PTVS. The Junior Publicist will report to the VP, Publicity & Communications.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Help initiate and implement publicity campaigns for assigned PTVS series including coverage with national media, talent publicity trips, press junkets and on-set media visits in support of assigned projects.
- Create and disseminate programming information to national and local print, online and broadcast media.
- Write press releases, storylines, press notes, talent and producer bios, photo/art selections and captions.
- Establish professional relationships, trust and credibility with the national media by maintaining day-to-day contact with journalists/editors/bookers to build program and brand awareness.
- Monitor news outlets and routes pertinent stories to the rest of the communications team and senior leadership.
- Sends media coverage (dating announcements, production deals, acquisitions, casting news, etc.) to executive team.
- Liaison with studios, producers, talent and their management to facilitate ongoing publicity support for series.
- Work on distribution of video clips for talent appearances, assisting reporters with photo and screener requests.
- Work to garner publicity for special events and screenings as needed at events such as premieres and screenings, including writing and distributing media alerts, walking talent down a red carpet. Assist with press, photo and talent needs during events.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, with preference for concentration in media and/or communications
- Three to five years of experience as a Public Relations Coordinator/Assistant, working for a studio, network, streaming platform, production company or agency.
Additional Qualifications
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- A self-starter with the ability to troubleshoot
- Working knowledge of media with strong press contacts
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and follow through on all projects
- Polite and professional manner, exercising patience and diplomacy. Ability to deal with different personalities
- Ability to adapt to changing situations and work in a fast-paced department
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
40
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A