Editorial Assistant (Freelance)

We’re looking for a creative, strategic and detail-oriented person who’s interested in joining an innovative in-house advertising, marketing and branding studio. This role is perfect for someone who wants to learn more about the media industry and how a thriving, multifunctional creative group operates. This position is an entryway into our writing staff, so creative writing experience is necessary.

In this role, you’ll play an integral part of Creative & Strategy by supporting both the Editorial team and partnering with the Executive Assistant to the EVP. As such, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of duties that will provide valuable exposure to different areas of the business.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting Editorial team on projects with research and brainstorming.
• Drafting communications for our EVP and senior team members
• Developing content plans and assets for social media and department Slack channels
• Conducting industry research and translating it into presentations
• Organizing departmental outings and initiatives
• Scheduling and planning staff meetings
• Coordinating attendance for conferences and events
• Maintaining status reports, databases and portfolios
• Assisting in reconciling expenses
• Editorial proofreading and copywriting as primary duties are mastered
• Providing coverage for the Executive Assistant occasionally when required
  

Basic Qualifications:

• B.A. required (English, Communications or Journalism major preferred)
• Writing experience required (can be via internships or in school)
• 0-2 years of experience; recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Internship in marketing, advertising, media or related field a plus, but not required
• Previous administrative experience a plus
• Has knowledge of Apple operating system and experience with software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PPT; Apple Keynote; Outlook; Slack
  
  

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Detail, deadline and solutions-oriented
• Innovative and creative, with ideas and written executions
• Ability to wrote in multiple voices, depending on intended audience and platform.
• Able to collaborate across the department and cross-functionally with members of other teams
• Comfortable providing creative input on projects
• Desire to learn about the media industry and work in a creative agency
  
  

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $47000.0 - 57500.0.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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.

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 and is an affirmative action employer. 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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