Director of Communications - Products and Experiences

Solomon Page; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a Director of Communications for a top entertainment company in Los Angeles, CA. This freelance role runs through April 2027 and is fully onsite Monday - Friday in LA or NYC offices. Pay rate is $80-$90 per hour.

Responsibilities include developing holistic external campaigns across trade and consumer press, identifying opportunities, managing press events, writing press materials, and coordinating internal communications for Products & Experiences teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of publicity experience
• Strong relationships with consumer, lifestyle, entertainment and licensing press
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Team player with ability to collaborate at all levels
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global external communications campaigns across trade and consumer press
• Identify opportunities and pitch global, national and local press
• Manage press for events and trade shows (Toy Fairs, Licensing Expo, etc.)
• Write department press releases and pitches as assigned
• Establish and execute internal communications strategy to keep the team informed
• Serve as main contact for partners and coordinate press releases
• Maintain press lists and contribute to company publicity efforts

Skills

Publicity leadership

Media relationships

Excellent writing

Team player

Detail oriented

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

We are hiring a Director of Communications for a top entertainment company in Los Angeles, CA. This freelance role will run until April 2027 with potential to extend and will be fully onsite Monday - Friday in either their LA or NYC office.

• Pay Rate: $80/HR - $90/HR

Responsibilities

• 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 Paramount 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

The Solomon Page Distinction

Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefit program for hourly employees. We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers - which sets us apart in the industries we serve.

• Medical
• Dental
• 401(k)
• Direct deposit
• Commuter benefits