Publicist, CBS News

Paramount•New York, NY

9d•$75,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an energetic publicist who has a strong passion for news and an understanding of the media ecosystem! The right person for this position is a team player with strong media contacts and a strong ability to handle deadline pressure. Paramount is on a mission to unleash the power of content and is looking for passionate people who recognize the power of content and 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.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in media relations, politics or broadcast.
Bachelor’s degree in either English, Communications, Journalism, Publicity or related field.

Nice To Haves

A positive attitude is a must.
Ability to build strong relationships with press/media (traditional print press as well as online, podcasters, blog writers, social media, and emerging platforms).
Excellent communication, writing skills, and proofreading skills.
Strong knowledge and understanding of culture and social media/digital/online press.
Fluent in social media with the ability to track trends emerging in the digital space.
Must be a creative and resourceful self-starter who can create a well-thought-out press plan to maximize publicity, pitching traditional and non-traditional media.
Strong organizational, leadership, and client/talent relations/customer service skills with great attention to detail.
An ability to multitask in high-pressure situations.
Must demonstrate a high quality of work performed, both accurately and efficiently.
Ability to work successfully in an extremely fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
A team player available to also support fellow publicists and their projects when necessary.

Responsibilities

Create and implement press strategies and develop timelines to maximize CBS News programming and talent profiles.
Pitch to secure feature stories and talent interviews across a variety of media platforms and outlets, including online, print, talk shows, podcasts, and industry panels, among others.
Liaise and align with producers, talent, and key internal departments, including Photo, Marketing, and leadership, to facilitate ongoing publicity support for the News division.
Plan, develop, and execute talent trips, press junkets, and on-set media visits in support of series.
Handle talent appearances at events.
Collaborate with units within the CBS Television Network for cross-promotional opportunities.
Write press releases, storylines, bios, and social media copy for News division programming and talent.