Senior Publicist

Job Description

Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best-known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1000 people locally, and a further 20,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course!).

We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What's more, you'll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, Nickelodeon), our digital platform 10 Play that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV known as FAST channels (including numerous MTV and Nickelodeon channels), and our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.

This is a PART-TIME (4 days/week) LEAVE COVER role based in MELBOURNE.

Enough about us! What you'll do as a Publicist at Paramount:

Reporting into the Head of Publicity, this role is responsible for the planning, developing and delivering of targeted strategies for publicising and profiling national programs and associated talent.

Functions will also include:
• Media pitching
• Writing media releases
• Developing media strategies
• Working on creative briefs
• Crisis comms

What are we looking for in a Publicist? What's important?
• Demonstrated experience as a Publicist, ideally within the media or entertainment industry
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• A creative and strategic thinker
• Experience in problem resolution and comfortable working to tight deadlines
• A passion for content viewing and being media and social media savvy
• Established media relationships
• Experience in crisis management

Paramount ANZ is proud to be recognised by Diversity Council Australia as a 2024-2025 Inclusive Employer.

Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.

Paramount acknowledges and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of the lands where we live, learn and work, and honours their continuing connection and care for Country and storytelling.

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Reasonable adjustments

Paramount recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and be considered for this position. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to help set you up for success please contact us at careers@networkten.com.au. Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm72km-18-119-235-99-42 in your application.