Manager, Corporate Communications

Job Description

Overview:

This position is responsible for coordinating the implementation of both internal and external communication strategies for Paramount Pictures.

Responsibilities:
• Field day-to-day inquiries from trade reporters and entertainment press regarding studio projects, box office reporting and transactional announcements.
• Coordinate and work with talent and filmmaker reps on announcements, including drafting media materials such as fact sheets, talking points, and memos.
• Track and service news breaks to executives and collaborators across the studio and broader company.
• Identify and secure speaking opportunities for executives that ladder up to the company's core messaging.
• Serve as an integral member of the global communications team in terms of goal setting and project management, helping to identify timelines and deliverables.
• Lead and project manage the trades' special issues (from featured lists to awards issues), including pitching executive profiles and story placement. Track deadlines for the team.
• Work in close collaboration with the Corporate Social Responsibility team and manage media opportunities for studio-wide initiatives (volunteer activities, education initiatives, fundraising events.)
• Manage corporate events such as town halls, film premieres and industry events (CinemaCon).
• Coordinate talent and start of production gifts for the studio.

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5+ years of related experience preferred.
• Strong writer, strategic problem solver, resourceful problem-solver with a can-do spirit!
• Strong media relationships and the ability to cultivate additional contacts in the space.
• Extensive knowledge of the media landscape.
• Must be proficient with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, internet software.

Additional Qualifications:
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A creative and motivated self-starter with a hands-on mentality and strong work ethic.
• A deep love for movies, pop culture and great entertainment!
• Excellent writing, organizational and presentation skills.
• Able to work occasional nights and box office weekends.
• Ability to multitask and work calmly in an extremely fast-paced industry and demanding environment due to the 24/7 news cycle.
• A collaborative and kind individual who enjoys partnering closely across teams and departments to create and distribute the most impactful communications possible.
• Ability to balance short- and long-term priorities.

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

ViacomCBS believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, ViacomCBS requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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