National Publicity Coordinator - Paramount Pictures

Job Description

At Paramount, there is no such thing as the 'perfect candidate'.

Seeing responsibilities and competencies laid out on paper can be confronting, sometimes imposter syndrome can creep in and mess with your confidence.

Please know that we list items to give you an opportunity to show us your potential and how you can grow and transform with us. Your ability to demonstrate that you can develop the required capabilities for this role is why we would really like to hear from you.

However you identify and whatever your background may be, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day!

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Paramount, a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, its portfolio of consumer brands includes Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and other media networks.

Paramount Pictures works with the entertainment industry's biggest filmmakers and brightest stars to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The iconic Paramount logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as Sunset Boulevard, The Godfather, Forrest Gump and Ferris Buellers Day Off; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, and Mission: Impossible. Recent break-out films such as A Quiet Place, Rocketman and Top Gun: Maverick have further elevated Paramount Pictures film legacy.

Paramount Pictures Australia (PP Australia) is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of theatrical work produced by Paramount Pictures and other Paramount units and studios.

THIS IS A FULL TIME ROLE BASED IN SYDNEY WITH #WFH FLEXIBILITY

Enough about us! What you'll do as a National Publicity Coordinator:

As the National Publicity Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing full administrative & campaign support to the National Publicity team to help achieve the highest level of publicity and media coverage around Paramount Pictures theatrical releases.

Functions will also include:
• Assisting and supporting Snr. National Publicity Manager and National Publicity Manager with the coordination of publicity breaks for each film, including local interviews, syndications, and image/sound/clip requirements as directed
• Cultivating strong working relationships with national media, talent & influencer agencies to ensure efficient communication and maximum coverage and awareness for Paramount theatrical releases and events
• Tracking and reporting on editorial coverage for Paramount theatrical releases and asset launches
• Coordinating and assisting with implementation of national screening programs including targeted word-of-mouth campaigns, reviewer/media screenings and Influencer/VIP screenings
• Coordinating screening invitations & manage RSVPs through ticketing system
• Managing and maintaining local databases (media, grassroots, influencer & celebrity) for PR team
• Campaign Reporting
• Assisting with coordination of local talent tours, media junkets and events
• Working with Publicity team on individual film strategies and event/PR ideas
• SAP management including purchase orders, goods receipting, and client payment.
• General ad hoc administrative duties as required/directed

What are we looking for in a National Publicity Coordinator? What's important?
• 2 years' experience in PR and/or Coordinator position
• Excellent IT skills – MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential
• Ability to work well within a team & under pressure and take direction from different people
• Interpersonal skills – including internal and external clients of varying professional levels
• High level of attention to detail and able to manage conflicting priorities
• Creative flair and lateral thinking

Extra points for the following, but not necessarily required:
• Exposure to working in a media/entertainment business
• Strong knowledge of local & international influencer landscape
• Experience in using SAP

Why Paramount?

I suppose we could just list the numerous benefits our employees' avail of everyday? Yes, of course we could! However, for now we'll just leave you with how our employees feel about us:
• 92% of our employees stated they would highly recommend Paramount to a friend (Glassdoor)
• We hold a 3.9 STAR RATING, by far the highest rating in the media sector (Seek Company Profiles)

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.

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world's oldest living cultures.

We prioritise the health, safety and welfare of our people. As a result, we currently require all our employees who enter a Paramount premises to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in alignment with our Vaccination Position. Please reach out with any questions or to discuss your personal circumstances.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm84zv-3-22-61-246-42 in your application.