National Publicity Coordinator

Job Description

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 The Godfather, Forrest Gump 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.

THIS IS A FULL TIME MATERNITY LEAVE COVER CONTRACT ROLE UNTIL OCTOBER 2025.

This role will be based in Pyrmont, Sydney.

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

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

You'll be responsible for:
• Assist and support the National Publicity team with the coordination of publicity breaks for each film, including local interviews, syndications, and image/sound/clip requirements as directed
• Cultivate strong working relationships with national media, talent & influencer agencies to ensure efficient communication and maximum coverage and awareness for Paramount theatrical releases and events
• Track and report on editorial coverage for Paramount theatrical releases and asset launches
• Coordinate and assist with implementation of national screening programs including targeted word-of-mouth campaigns, reviewer/media screenings and Influencer/VIP screenings
• SAP management including purchase orders, goods receipting and client payment
• Campaign Reporting
• Assist with coordination of local talent tours, media junkets and events
• Work with Publicity team on individual film strategies and event/PR ideas
• General ad hoc administrative duties as required/directed

What are we looking for in a National Publicity Coordinator? What's important?
• Excellent administration and communication skills- written and verbal.
• High level of attention to detail and able to manage conflicting priorities
• Interpersonal skills – including internal and external clients of varying professional levels
• Excellent IT skills – MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential
• Experience in PR and/ or Co-ordinator position for 1 year plus
• Exposure to working in a media/entertainment business
• Ideally Marketing or Communications tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• Strong knowledge of local & international media & influencer landscape
• SAP experience - desirable

Why Paramount?
Our culture is at the forefront of our minds and we work collaboratively and creatively across the business to ensure we are always coming up with new ideas and delivering our best work. We make sure employee wellbeing is a priority and some of the ways we celebrate at Paramount are:
• Culture club initiatives such as meditation, offsites, social drinks, film club, book club and more!
• Creative brainstorming and international collaboration
• Mental health support including mental health days, mental health buddy, Employee Assistance Program
• Training and development opportunities to ensure your ongoing growth and development
• Access to onsite theatrette and in season movie screenings

We could just list the numerous benefits our employees avail of every day. 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 4.4 STAR RATING, the highest rating in the media sector (Seek Company Profiles)

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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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g640w9-18-119-125-61-42 in your application.