Senior Publicist – Streaming

Based in London, and focused on streaming, this position will implement high-profile, consumer publicity campaigns for series and content debuting on Paramount+ in London. The Senior Publicist will work with the team to develop and implement scalable press strategies; working with International PR Team to secure high-profile talent for interviews; planning and hosting virtual, hybrid, and in-person press junkets, premieres, and red carpets. The position will also be responsible for writing press materials from briefings to press releases. The right candidate will be highly organised, an incredible multi-tasker, an excellent writer, proactive, and passionate about entertainment.

What will you be doing?

• An exciting role for a dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter, the senior publicist will be joining the Communications and Publicity team focused on streaming, with a core focus on Paramount+ content

• Liaising with the International team to ensure publicity opportunities are enhanced, as well as handling press releases and promotional assets including screeners.

• Execution of global publicity campaigns for priority new shows & events; developing and pitching news stories, features and talent interviews Careful handling of screeners and their distribution being aware of any restrictions. Working closely with Legal to ensure all assets shared with third parties are cleared and aligned.

• Speaking and pitching to press that cover streaming across a variety of websites and placing clips, pictures, and news pieces

• Champion key relationships with influencers, digital outlets as well as traditional print, online and broadcast media

• Combine creativity with knowledge of the media to recognize media angles and generate positive coverage across a broad media and influencer spectrum; Advise on press angles for streaming content and take part in PR Hub brainstorms and creative thinking process.

• Monitor media platforms to find opportunities

• Set up and implement interviews, screening events and press junkets for streaming content

• Create coverage reports post campaign

• Adopt the One Paramount approach and encourage collaboration and team working

• Be an ambassador for all Paramount+, internally and externally

• Adopt and promote the Paramount values and support a culture of inclusion

What are we looking for?

• Incredibly strong publicity skills a strong understanding of the media landscape (traditional and digital), editorial requirements and what makes a story a keen nose for news

• Experience within the PR/TV/Streaming/Entertainment/media industry with good TV/Streaming contacts including editors, critics, and writers.

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with talent, influencers, digital outlets as well as traditional print, online and broadcast media

• Experience in running a reactive and pro-active press office, handling incoming press enquiries, and raising any crises led issues

• Polished communications professional with excellent negotiator, presenter, influencer and relationship management skills

• Experience with talent management from facilitating photo-shoots to stunts and press junkets, to scheduling management, travel bookings, facilitating departmental requests and ensuring talent represent the brand

• Strong organisational and time management skills with excellent attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure and on various projects simultaneously

• Self-starter / confidence in working with senior partners across the wider business and internationally

• Ideas generation to help keep the team creatively vibrant and encourage creativity and proactivity within the streaming PR team

• Demonstrable understanding and experience of the social media landscape and platforms including YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, Vine, Instagram etc.

• Ability to handle both traditional and digital publicity strategies to promote streaming content, from programming to brand and events

• Excellent writing ability from press releases and corporate Q & As to Awards submissions.

• Self-starter who can take on any task no matter how big or small

• Personable and adaptable teammate with a flexible mentality some work required out of hours

• A genuine passion for film and television, Paramount brands & entertainment is a requirement

• Key point of contact for streaming publicity projects and support teams and projects across the paramount portfolio

• Work collaboratively in an integrated team to support business objectives and create impactful 360 campaigns

Does the job description match your profile and interests? Please let us know by applying, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Unleash your potential in a place you belong!

At Paramount in London, we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and many more, reaching more than 3.8 billion subscribers in 180+ countries and territories, via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages.

Come and join a culture where content, people and ideas merge. An exciting and open place where your talents can truly thrive and where our employees make it unique. You could be the next addition to our incredible team!

We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. Youll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things were doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks:

• A monthly streaming fund

• All the health and financial benefits youd expect, and some you wouldnt

• Flexibility to own the way you work

• Mental health activities and support

• All manner of BBQs, socials and events

97% of our recent hires would recommend us to their friends and family, so what are you waiting for?

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