Coordinator, Public Relations & Communications

Job Purpose:

Banijay Americas is seeking a talented Coordinator, Public Relations & Communications that will manage the day-to-day administrative activities for the Vice President, Communications. The ideal candidate will support the Communications department while providing occasional assistance to other departments as needed. This is a fast-paced environment with a rapid news cycle that requires someone to be nimble and adaptable. Responsibilities include but are not limited to word processing, handling phone calls, scheduling meetings, preparing and submitting expense reports, making travel arrangements and maintaining a variety of status reports and charts, and identifying as well as anticipating needs to assist in the process of everyday work to maintain a fluid work environment.

In addition, perform various duties for the department including but not limited to creating, refining, and tracking the internal and external publicity for all the Banijay Americas Companies. The position will also involve trade and consumer publicity tasks, such as press outreach on behalf of Banijay America's original programming and live events. Qualified candidates must be enthusiastic, passionate, flexible, and creative.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and prioritize daily schedules; arrange meetings and conference calls
• Support department with show consumer publicity efforts, internal communications and special projects as needed
• Answer, screen, and direct high volume incoming telephone calls for the communications team
• Make travel arrangements, both domestically and internationally; book hotels and transportation and create travel itineraries
• Prepare expense reports and create and track POs
• Create and distribute company-wide daily press clippings email
• Monitor trades and pull relevant news articles on company, shows, licensed consumer products launches and executives
• Pitch, secure and cover interviews for on-screen talent, producers and above-the-line crew
• Following trade impact lists and tracking potential press opportunities for executives
• Work and facilitate press events including conferences and company gatherings
• Draft various press materials including press releases, bios, and company newsletters
• Supervise media coverage and digital press efforts
• Facilitate gifting efforts on behalf of the company
• Manage any updates needed for company website
• Assist with social media content creation and digital platform management
• Support licensing initiatives and development projects as needed

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Knowledge of the TV industry and the media that covers it
• Well-versed in the current industry, specifically the entertainment landscape
• At least one year of executive assistant experience in the entertainment industry
• Genuine interest in Public Relations and/or Marketing
• Social media and digital platform knowledge a must
• Spanish language skills preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations
• Highly organized, with the ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines, with an eye for details and accuracy
• Must be a self-starter, proactive, forward-thinking
• Must work well under pressure in a fast-paced, rapidly changing news environment
• Exceptional people skills
• Superior writing and editing skills
• Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong work ethic and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, MailChimp, Canva, Word Press, and MuckRack is a plus

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV to be considered.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Position Compensation:

At Banijay Americas, we understand the importance of a well-rounded benefits program and offer a competitive package including paid time off and 401k plan, with a salary of $50,000-$55,000 for this position depending on experience.