Director, Communications, Paramount Products and Experiences

Lancesoft; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount is seeking a Director of Communications for Products and Experiences in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY. The role entails creating and managing global communications strategies and executing comprehensive external campaigns across media channels.

The position reports to SVP, Communications, Client's Products & Experiences and requires strong press relationships and superb writing. Responsibilities include pitching opportunities, managing press events and trade shows, developing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of publicity experience.
• Must have strong relationships with consumer and lifestyle press, entertainment and licensing trade press, and business press.
• Excellent writing skills and superior communications skills.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels.
• Organizational ability with key attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced deadline driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, manage and execute internal and external global communications strategies for Paramount Products and Experiences.
• Develop and execute wholistic global external communications campaigns, including trade and consumer press across print, digital, TV and podcasts.
• Identify opportunities and pitch global, national and local press to amplify Paramount franchises.
• Manage press related to Products and Experiences media events and trade shows, including Toy Fairs, Licensing Expo, Brand Licensing Europe and seasonal opportunities.
• Write department-initiated press releases and pitches as assigned.
• Establish and execute global internal communications strategy to keep the team connected, informed and inspired.
• Serve as a point of contact for Products & Experiences partners and coordinate projects and assets.
• Maintain Products & Experiences press lists.
• Contribute to publicity efforts across Client’s Communications teams.

Skills

Publicity experience

Press relations

Writing skills

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Title: Director, Communications, Products and Experiences

Location: Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY

Pay Range: $85 - $95/Hr. On W2 (All Inclusive)

Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension

Schedule: Onsite 5 days in office

Job description & responsibilities:

Create, manage and execute internal and external global communications strategies for Paramount Products and Experiences. Position will report to SVP, Communications, Client's Products & Experiences. Develop and execute wholistic global external communications campaigns, including trade and consumer press across print, digital, TV and podcasts, for the Products & Experiences division as it relates to achieving the team’s goals and to further elevate the team’s expertise. Identify opportunities and pitch global, national and local press to further amplify Paramount franchises through Products and Experiences. Manage press related to Products & Experiences media events and trade shows, including Toy Fairs, Licensing Expo, Brand Licensing Europe and seasonal product opportunities such as Back To School and Holiday. Write department-initiated press releases and pitches as assigned. Establish and execute global internal communications strategy with the goal of keeping the team connected, informed and inspired. Serve as a point of contact for Products & Experiences partners in all lines of business to provide strategic support and manage press releases. Serve as day-to-day contact for Products and Experiences department coordinating assigned projects, inquiries and required assets. Maintain Products & Experiences press lists. Contribute to publicity efforts across all Client’s Communications teams as needed.

Required qualifications:

• 10+ years of publicity experience required
• Must have strong relationships with consumer and lifestyle press, entertainment and licensing trade press, and business press
• Excellent writing skills and superior communications skills
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong team player
• Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels
• Organizational ability with key attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced deadline driven environment