Director, Global Communications, Paramount Pictures

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Overview:
The Director of Global Communications is a key member of Paramount Pictures’ Global Communications team, responsible for shaping and implementing strategies that support the studio’s business objectives and elevate its brand across the industry. This role will focus on transactional announcements, executive communications, corporate initiatives, and cross-studio messaging across divisions, including marketing, production, development, distribution, home entertainment, and franchise management.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Global Communications & Media Relations, the Director will collaborate closely with senior Paramount Pictures executives, cross-functional teams, and external partners. The role will also work with the press to support corporate announcements and executive visibility efforts.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic communicator who thrives in a fast-paced studio environment, excels at crafting compelling narratives, and can effectively partner with leadership to advance both corporate and film-specific priorities. Apply now and join us!

Responsibilities:

• Maintain positive relationships with trade and entertainment press, fielding inquiries and leading approval processes with executives, filmmakers, representatives, and partners
• Work closely with the global communications and senior leadership teams to ensure the company’s goals and accomplishments are reflected in announcements and key messaging
• Handle day-to-day inquiries from trade reporters and entertainment press regarding studio projects, box office reporting, and transactional announcements
• Proactively identify and execute opportunities to highlight key executives and studio initiatives in the press
• Coordinate with talent and filmmaker representatives on announcements, including drafting media materials such as fact sheets, talking points, and memos
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and identify new opportunities to turn into marketable stories
• Identify and secure speaking opportunities for executives that support the company’s core messaging
• Oversee the department’s editorial calendar and special issues lists, and manage pitching, including executive profiles and story placement
• Partner with the Corporate Social Responsibility team to handle media opportunities for studio-wide initiatives (volunteer activities, education initiatives, fundraising events)
• Collaborate with the publicity and marketing teams on consumer media communications
• Play a key role in corporate events such as town halls, film premieres, and industry gatherings (e.g., CinemaCon)
• Manage executives at red carpet events, premieres, and awards shows
• Track media coverage and monitor industry trends
• Travel and staff events as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8+ years of related experience
• Proven ability to establish and cultivate media relationships
• Excellent judgment in positioning news as relevant to the media
• Extensive knowledge of the media landscape
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Additional Qualifications:

• Highly organized with a proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong writer, strategic thinker, and resourceful problem-solver
• Collaborative and kind, with a passion for partnering across teams and departments to create and distribute impactful communications
• Ability to balance short- and long-term priorities

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $130,000.00 - 155,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement. This position is bonus eligible.  

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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

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