Publicist, Content Communications (12-Month FTC)

Location: Hawley Crescent, London

Department: Communications, Paramount UK

Reports to: Senior Director, Communications, 5/Paramount

Is this the role for you?

Please note: This is a 12-month fixed-term contract (FTC).

We’re looking for a passionate and creative Publicist to join the Communications team at Paramount UK, supporting 5 at an exciting moment of transformation and growth. As the UK’s third largest commercial broadcaster and fastest-growing public service broadcaster streamer, 5 is expanding into new content areas including premium drama and sport, reshaping its position in the UK media landscape. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in television, streaming, or entertainment publicity who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to help shape the conversation around a diverse slate of content. Working closely with the Senior Director of Communications and a collaborative wider team, you will play a key role in delivering high-impact publicity campaigns across genres including factual, scripted, acquisitions, news, and sport. 

What will you be doing?

• Contribute to and help deliver integrated communications strategies that support the priorities of 5 and Paramount UK
• Write compelling materials including press releases, media briefs, and award submissions
• Develop and execute creative, audience-first publicity campaigns across earned, social, and digital channels
• Build and maintain strong relationships with UK media contacts across press, broadcast, podcasts, and influencers 
• Identify and pitch stories, features, and media angles to maximise coverage for 5’s content
• Manage day-to-day press office activity, including handling media enquiries and escalating when needed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, social, and paid media teams to amplify campaigns
• Support talent publicity, coordinating interviews and making the most of promotional opportunities
• Monitor the media landscape to identify emerging opportunities and trends
• Produce campaign reports and share insights with key stakeholders
• Explore the use of AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance campaign delivery and efficiency

What are we looking for?

Skills & Experience

• Experience in publicity, PR, or communications within TV, streaming, or a related industry (2–4 years)
• Strong understanding of the UK media landscape (traditional and digital) with established press contacts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting or delivering content-led campaigns and media outreach
• Exposure to talent management or media handling is a plus
• Awareness of handling sensitive or complex programme-related issues is beneficial

Personal Attributes

• A proactive and curious self-starter who enjoys taking initiative
• A supportive and adaptable team player, who builds strong relationships across teams and is comfortable with some flexibility in working hours to accommodate campaign and production needs
• Resilient, with the ability to stay organised under pressure
• Enthusiastic about the media industry and evolving audience behaviours
• Open to new ideas and excited to bring fresh, creative approaches to publicity

Does it sound like you? Apply now and become part of our team! 

Paramount Networks International, is comprised of many of the world's most popular multimedia entertainment brands, including MTV, MTV LIVE HD, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central, Paramount Channel, BET and more. Paramount brands reach more than 3.8 billion cumulative subscribers in 180+ countries and territories via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties, in 40 languages.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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