Publicity Coordinator

Corus Entertainment•Toronto, ON

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Publicity Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the Global Television, Drama & Streaming publicity teams. Working closely with Senior Publicists and reporting to the Senior Publicity Manager, this position contributes to the development and execution of media and influencer strategies for Global, W Network, Showcase, and STACKTV and their slate of hit original and acquired series. Responsibilities include media monitoring and analytics, writing and distributing press materials, supporting influencer relations, managing media assets, and assisting with event coordination. Some administrative support will also be required.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or diploma in Public Relations, Communications, Media, the Arts, or a related field
At least one internship or equivalent experience in entertainment, broadcast media, publicity, or communications
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong editorial judgment
Ability to demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
Curiosity and eagerness to take on new challenges and learn new skills quickly
Strong team-player mindset with the ability to collaborate in an open office environment
Highly organized, detail-oriented, creative, and proactive
Interest in and understanding of the Canadian broadcast landscape and entertainment trends
Strong technical proficiency, including MS Office and platforms such as Benchmark, WordPress, MRP, Cision, or similar tools

Responsibilities

Lead daily media monitoring for Global, W Network, Showcase, and STACKTV programming, providing timely coverage reports and campaign insights.
Support and grow media and influencer relations to maximize earned media and influencer opportunities for all network brands and their series.
Write, edit, and distribute press materials, including press releases, programming highlights, press kits, show descriptions, bios, and additional publicity documents.
Manage photography and media assets for Global, W Network, and Showcase, including organizing and distributing approved materials.
Assist with major publicity campaigns while independently managing a small portfolio of series.
Maintain and update media and influencer contact lists, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
Build and nurture relationships with influencers and digital creators to generate organic social buzz around priority series and network brands.
Coordinate publicity events and activations, such as influencer experiences, media events, brand activations, and press junkets.
Coordinate, assemble, and ship media and influencer packages as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the broader Publicity team.