Coordinator, Public Relations & Communications

Banijay Americas

1d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

Banijay Americas is seeking a talented Coordinator, Public Relations & Communications to manage the day-to-day administrative activities for the Vice President, Communications. The ideal candidate will support the Communications department while providing occasional assistance to other departments as needed. This is a fast-paced environment with a rapid news cycle that requires someone to be nimble and adaptable. Responsibilities include but are not limited to word processing, handling phone calls, scheduling meetings, preparing and submitting expense reports, making travel arrangements and maintaining a variety of status reports and charts, and identifying as well as anticipating needs to assist in the process of everyday work to maintain a fluid work environment. In addition, perform various duties for the department including but not limited to creating, refining, and tracking the internal and external publicity for all the Banijay Americas Companies. The position will also involve trade and consumer publicity tasks, such as press outreach on behalf of Banijay America's original programming and live events. Qualified candidates must be enthusiastic, passionate, flexible, and creative.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Knowledge of the TV industry and the media that covers it
Well-versed in the current industry, specifically the entertainment landscape
At least one year of executive assistant experience in the entertainment industry
Genuine interest in Public Relations and/or Marketing
Social media and digital platform knowledge a must
Spanish language skills preferred
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations
Highly organized, with the ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines, with an eye for details and accuracy
Must be a self-starter, proactive, forward-thinking
Must work well under pressure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing news environment
Exceptional people skills
Superior writing and editing skills
Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
Strong work ethic and communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Must submit a resume/CV to be considered.
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be 18 years or older.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, MailChimp, Canva, Word Press, and MuckRack is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate and prioritize daily schedules; arrange meetings and conference calls
Support department with show consumer publicity efforts, internal communications and special projects as needed
Answer, screen, and direct high volume incoming telephone calls for the communications team
Make travel arrangements, both domestically and internationally; book hotels and transportation and create travel itineraries
Prepare expense reports and create and track POs
Create and distribute company-wide daily press clippings email
Monitor trades and pull relevant news articles on company, shows, licensed consumer products launches and executives
Pitch, secure and cover interviews for on-screen talent, producers and above-the-line crew
Following trade impact lists and tracking potential press opportunities for executives
Work and facilitate press events including conferences and company gatherings
Draft various press materials including press releases, bios, and company newsletters
Supervise media coverage and digital press efforts
Facilitate gifting efforts on behalf of the company
Manage any updates needed for company website
Assist with social media content creation and digital platform management
Support licensing initiatives and development projects as needed