Editorial Assistant, Creative & Strategy

Job Description

Editorial Assistant, Paramount Creative & Strategy (freelance)
Overview and Responsibilities:

Paramount is seeking an editorial assistant to support the editorial team and Creative & Strategy department at large. Perform general office/admin duties, support the Editorial staff with research and help pitch in on smaller writing jobs as needed. We are looking for a strong writer who is also strategic, detailed and motivated to learn about the media industry with a strong desire to become an integral part of a busy, innovative in-house advertising, marketing and branding studio. This position is an entryway into our writing staff, so creative writing experience is vital!

Work M-F/9:30a-6:30p. The team is hybrid, working Tuesdays & Wednesdays in-office and the other days remote.
• Draft communications for the SVP and senior team members
• Provide coverage for the Executive Assistant occasionally when required
• Schedule and plan staff meetings
• Create presentations
• Coordinate departmental outings and initiatives
• Balance expenses
• Coordinate attendance for conferences and events
• Manage creative and office supplies
• Maintain status reports, databases, and portfolios
• Industry and current news research
• Develop content plans and assets for social media
• Provide editorial proofing and copywriting as primary duties are mastered

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Writing experience in marketing, advertising, media, communications, or a related field (internships or in school experience considered)
• Work experience in an office setting (can include internships)

Additional Qualifications:
• English, Communications or Journalism majors preferred
• Knowledge of Apple operating system and experience with software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; also Apple Keynote and Slack
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Detail, deadline and solutions-oriented
• Innovative and creative writer and problem solver
• Able to collaborate across the department and cross-functionally with members of other teams
• Comfortable providing creative input on projects
• Ardent desire to learn about the media industry and work in a creative agency

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Please submit writing samples with your resume for consideration.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $45000.0 - 55000.0.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. [[cust_payTransSTIP]] [[cust_payTransSalesInc]]

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rz499n-3-149-251-155-42 in your application.