Publicist

Paramount is a global media & entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course). We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you’ll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Peach, 10 Shake, 10 Bold), subscription channels (MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central), our digital platform 10 Play and our new subscription video on demand service Paramount+.

THIS IS A FIXED TERM PARENTAL LEAVE COVER based in MELBOURNE

As a Publicist you will be responsible for the planning, development and delivery of targeted strategies for publicising and profiling our content and associated talent across all of the platforms of Paramount ANZ including Network 10, Paramount+, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central.

**Functions will also include**:

- Media pitching
- Writing media releases
- Developing media strategies
- Working on creative briefs

What are we looking for? What’s important?
- Demonstrated experience as a Publicist, ideally within the media or entertainment industry
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- A creative and strategic thinker
- Experience in problem resolution and comfortable working to tight deadlines
- A passion for content viewing and being media savvy
- Established media relationships

Why Paramount?

We could just list the numerous benefits our employees avail of every day. However, for now we'll just leave you with how our employees feel about us:
92% of our employees stated they would highly recommend Paramount to a friend (source: Glassdoor)

**We hold the highest Star rating in the media sector (source**: Seek Company Profiles)

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.

We prioritise the health, safety and welfare of our people. As a result, we currently require all our employees who enter a Paramount premises to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in alignment with our Vaccination Position. Please reach out with any questions or to discuss your personal circumstances.