Paramount Television Studios is a leading studio, developing and financing a wide range of cutting-edge and entertaining television content across all media platforms for distribution worldwide. The studio’s robust slate includes Tom Clancy’s “Jack Ryan” (Amazon), “13 Reasons Why” (Netflix), “Maniac” (Netflix), “Shooter” (USA), “Berlin Station” (EPIX), “The Alienist” (TNT), “The Haunting of Hill House” (Netflix), “Catch-22” (Hulu), “First Wives Club” (Paramount Network), “Looking for Alaska” (Hulu), “Briarpatch” (USA), “Boomerang” (BET), “Shantaram” (Apple), “Dream Team” (BET), “The Contender” (EPIX) and “Snow Crash” (Amazon), among others. Paramount Television Studios is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a subsidiary of ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a global content company with premier television, film and digital entertainment brands.
Overview
The Vice President, Publicity & Communications role will be responsible for initiating and implementing publicity campaigns for PTVS programming, managing a team on each assigned show and delegating responsibilities working with both internal and external partners. The Vice President will also help support the EVP across corporate communications working with various internal departments at PTVS and ViacomCBS. The role is based in LA and will report to the Executive Vice President, Communications.
Responsibilities
Developing and carrying out all PR campaigns and generating strategic media plans for PTVS series.
Leading a team on all assigned projects, being the main point of contact with PTVS external and internal partners.
Initiating and establishing professional relationships, trust and credibility by maintaining day-to-day contact with trade and entertainment writers, editors and talent bookers to build brand and program awareness.
Liaising with producers, talent, and management to facilitate ongoing publicity support for the programming and building strong relationships with them.
Planning, developing and completing talent publicity trips, press junkets and on-set media visits in support of series when needed.
Working red carpet premiere events and other industry events such as TCA, Comic-Con, SXSW, etc.
Writing press releases, press notes, talking points and talent itineraries for all assigned series.
Working closely with partners across PTVS departments to improve cross-functional strategy and awareness.
Help support executive profile building for PTVS executives, work across corporate communications for PTVS and create and implement PR strategies to amplify the PTVS brand both internally and externally with trade press.
Manage direct report and provide guidance and mentorship for further development.
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 12+ years of experience working in entertainment publicity, with a deep understanding of the entertainment landscape and media trends.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred.
Additional Qualifications
Strong contacts with press and within the media/entertainment industry.
Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to manage several projects in a fast-paced environment.
Committed to the success of the team!
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