National Publicity Manager

Job Description

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of ViacomCBS, a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group and Worldwide Television Distribution.

Paramount Pictures Australia (PP Australia), a subsidiary of Viacom's Paramount Pictures, is a global leader in the distribution of filmed entertainment. It is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of theatrical work produced by Paramount and other Viacom units and other studios where local deals have been agreed within Australia. We're now looking for an experienced Publicity Manager to join our team based in Sydney.

Role Objective:

The National Publicity Manager works closely with the Senior National Publicity Manager to identify films audience, media targets and individual film publicity strategy and implement campaign initiatives to generate national publicity coverage for Paramount Pictures Theatrical Releases.

Responsibilities will include:
• Management and implementation of publicity breaks for individual film titles through media outlets and Paramount Pictures digital channels, including local interviews, set visits, syndications, press releases, press kits, clips, images and promotional assets to deliver highest level of national publicity coverage and support for each film's release
• Create and distribute media releases and pitch talent access and publicity opportunities to media outlets across TV, print, radio, online and social.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local entertainment media (both metropolitan & regional) across all mediums (TV, print, radio, online and social).
• Work closely with internal marketing and sales teams to identify opportunities to collaborate and amplify media, promotions, and exhibition initiatives
• Implement and attend local screenings and events including reviewer/media screenings and targeted word-of-mouth programs in line with overall screening strategy & budget
• When appropriate, assist Snr. National Publicity Manager with the management and implementation of local talent tours and associated events
• Liaise with state agencies for state-based media talent opportunities
• Track and report on national publicity campaigns and budgets
• SAP management, purchase order entry, goods receipting

QUALIFICATIONS:

Here's what we're looking for :

Essential
• Experience working in Publicity and managing campaigns, preferably in media/entertainment for at least 3 years.
• Advanced understanding of Australian media outlets and social media applications with established media contacts & relationships
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work within tight deadlines and under pressure, with well-developed organisational and problem-solving skills

Desirable
• Marketing or Communications tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• Exposure to working in a media business

And these things describe you:
• Excellent communication skills- written and verbal.
• Interpersonal skills - including internal and external clients of varying professional levels
• Good IT skills - MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint essential
• Excellent customer service, organisational and time management skills
• Creative flair and lateral thinking
• Ability to work well within a team, and take direction from different people
• High level of attention to detail and able to manage conflicting priorities
• Proactive/self starter/ self-motivated
• High levels of common sense
• High levels of integrity and honesty
• Calm disposition even when working under pressure
• Flexible and enthusiastic with a ''can do'' attitude
• Sense of humour

This is a rare opportunity to join a leading global organisation in a high profile, fast-paced role which requires proven experience.

Applications are being assessed straight away, so please apply ONLINE now.

No agency application please, we've got this.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d96k74-18-118-9-146-42 in your application.