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 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.

What you'll do as a National Publicity Coordinator:

Provide 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:
• Assist and support 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
• 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
• Collaborate and coordinate between Publicity, Media /Digital and Promotions department on local influencer strategies & initiatives.
• 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
• Coordinate screening invitations & manage RSVPs through ticketing system
• Manage and maintain local databases (media, grassroots, influencer & celebrity) for PR team
• 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, customer service, organisational and time management skills
• Experience in PR and/or Co-ordinator position for at least 1 year
• Exposure to working in a media/entertainment business would be beneficial
• Marketing or Communications tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• SAP experience
• Excellent communication skills- written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills – including internal and external clients of varying professional levels
• Excellent IT skills – MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential
• Ability to work well within a team and under pressure, and take direction from different people
• High level of attention to detail and able to manage conflicting priorities
• Calm under pressure
• You'll be a proactive and self-motivated individual who has high levels of common sense, integrity and honesty.

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.

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3n7o9-216-73-216-54-42 in your application.