Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. In Australia, we deliver premium content on any screen, anytime, anywhere, via an enhanced viewing ecosystem.  

 

We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you’ll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 BOLD Drama, 10 Peach Comedy, Nickelodeon), our free streaming platform 10 Play, that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV, known as FAST channels, and our subscription video on demand service, Paramount+.    

 

 

 

This is a PART-TIME (4 days/week) LEAVE COVER role based in MELBOURNE. 

  

Enough about us! What you’ll do as a Publicist at Paramount:  

  

Reporting into the Head of Publicity, this role is responsible for the planning, developing and delivering of targeted strategies for publicising and profiling national programs and associated talent.   

 

Functions will also include:  

  

Media pitching  Writing media releases  Developing media strategies  Working on creative briefs  Crisis comms 

 

What are we looking for in a Publicist? What’s important?   

  

Demonstrated experience as a Publicist, ideally within the media or entertainment industry   Excellent communication skills, written and verbal  A creative and strategic thinker  Experience in problem resolution and comfortable working to tight deadlines  A passion for content viewing and being media and social media savvy  Established media relationships  Experience in crisis management  

 

 

Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.  

 

We’re honoured to have been named on Diversity Council Australia’s annual list of Inclusive Employers in 2023-24 and 2024-25. This acknowledgement highlights our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and supported. 

 

We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia’s First Peoples, and the Traditional Custodians of the land where we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders, past and present, and we are proud to live in a country which is home to the world’s oldest living cultures.  

 

 

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Reasonable adjustments   
Paramount recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and be considered for this position.  If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to help set you up for success please contact us at careers@networkten.com.au.  Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times.