Department Assistant, TV Media Communications

Paramount•New York, NY

5d•$54,000 - $60,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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.