Publicist

Seeing responsibilities and competencies laid out on paper can be confronting, sometimes imposter syndrome can creep in and mess with your confidence.

Please know that we list items to give you an opportunity to show us your potential and how you can grow and transform with us. Your ability to demonstrate that you can develop the required capabilities for this role is why we would really like to hear from you.

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+.

**Enough about us, what you’ll do as a Publicist**:
As the Publicist based in Sydney, NSW, you will be responsible for the planning, developing, and delivering of targeted strategies for publicising and profiling national programs and associated talent across Network 10’s suite of channels, Paramount+, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central.

**Functions will also include**:

- Craft and pitch creative stories and interview opportunities in line with key programming titles
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
- Report and analysis of publicity activity
- Issues management as required
- Write media releases, press kits, programming highlights
- Liaise with network talent and senior executives in the Sydney market

What are we looking for in a Publicist? What’s important?
- Demonstrated experience as a publicist, ideally within the media or entertainment industry with at least five years’ proven experience
- Experience in entertainment PR
- Strong and established media relationships
- Ability to multitask and work well in a team
- Genuine passion for tv and entertainment
- Experience in issues management and used to working to tight deadlines
- Ability to build and manage strong relationships with key media, talent, and production stakeholder

Here’s just a few reasons why 92% of our employees recommended Paramount to a friend in 2021:

- Broadcast Media is recognized as one of the most sought-after/secure industries globally
- Global Reach, the only Australian free-to-air network that offers global collaboration & opportunities
- Excellent Salaries + salary sacrifice options
- Additional Leave options including two weeks of paid gender affirmation leave
- Parental Leave (14 weeks paid leave to parents who have been with the business for 12 months)
- Learning & Development (including study support, our Propel Program and LinkedIn Learning access)
- Career Opportunities (mentoring programs and robust internal promotion policies)
- Reward & Recognition Programs
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Action Plan
- RAP (Reconciliation Action Plan) Australian leader in D,E&I across the commercial media industry
- Top 100 Global Workplaces with The Best D&I Initiatives (Mogul, 2021)
- Health (corporate rates with gyms, health clubs, aquatic centres, HCF & Weight Watchers)
- Mental Health (EAP, also including Thrive and Headspace apps)
- Subscription to Paramount+
- Discounts from the likes of Samsung, Flight Centre, JB-HIFI, Microsoft, BMW and Audi
- Tickets to events or maybe you’d enjoy being in the audience to watch your favourite shows?
- Remote/Flexible working arrangements/#wfh
- Social Events/Clubs
- Onsite amenities may include parking, café’s, showers, lockers, bike stands etc.

Paramount recognises 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.

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