Department Assistant, TV Media Communications Full Time NEW

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

The Paramount TV Media Communications team leads all publicity efforts for content, including series, TV Movies, and tentpole events, across brands including MTV, Comedy Central, BET and Nickelodeon. This role provides comprehensive administrative support to the full Communications team across both East and West Coast operations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide executive administrative support to two Senior Vice Presidents across MTV and Nickelodeon, and BET, including calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting.
• Support the Communications team across East Coast and West Coast operations, including calendar management, scheduling, expense reporting, and coordination of internal and external meetings (agendas, materials, rooms, and catering as needed).
• Track and manage key team initiatives, deadlines, and deliverables across Corporate Communications, PR, Social Impact campaigns, and tentpole moments, ensuring alignment across teams and time zones.
• Coordinate the sourcing, organization, maintenance, and distribution of press materials, including releases, coverage highlights, tune in alerts, media lists, and press assets, ensuring accuracy across department servers and with partners.
• Monitor and manage press timelines, embargo lifts, and daily media coverage; prepare coverage summaries and support the creation of recap decks following major campaigns, premieres, and events.
• Manage all department billing and financial tracking, including coordinating with external agencies and vendors, monitoring contracts, and ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Coordinate travel and logistics for talent, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, detailed press itineraries, and on site support as needed.
• Support the planning and execution of media junkets, virtual and satellite tours, screenings, awards shows, and special events, overseeing logistics such as vendor coordination, catering, grooming, and talent needs.
• Assist in organizing press visits to sets and studios for both live action and animated series, coordinating schedules, materials, and on site logistics.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred (strong internship experience considered)

Additional Qualifications:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with media and analytics tools such as Clip Book, Muck Rack, Comscore, and Critical Mention.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across internal teams, external partners, and senior leadership.
• High level of professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and travel as needed.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount’s portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $54,000.00 – 60,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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