Communications Coordinator I

Job
Location — Culver City, CA

Type - Contract (12 Months)

Pay Rate — $32.74 Per Hour (W2 Only)

What We Do/Project
This role's primary focus is to serve as the communications support for the Streaming and Programming Communication team in addition to serving as the day-to-day lead for posting content. This role will provide crucial support to help plan campaigns, create press lists, pitch press, draft press releases for distribution, support marketing activations and more.

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role

Draft and distribute press releases for programming around key cultural events/holidays, programming anniversaries, genres, select marketing events and more

Draft event invites, post event communications, press pitches and route press materials to key internal and external stakeholders

Create and maintain coverage trackers and press lists

Day-to-day support PR social media accounts - managing the posting schedule, developing content, drafting copy, and liaising with social teams across the organization

Establish relationships with up-to-coming press through frequent communication, pitching efforts, and elevation of team priorities

Track press coverage and industry news to create coverage reports daily

Liaise with Media Relations, Marketing, Awards, Events, and more to maintain the department's calendar of upcoming initiatives

Competitive analysis reports analyzing press coverage trends and positioning across the streaming landscape

Update miscellaneous team tracking documents and create wrap up reports

Other miscellaneous tasks in support of the Streaming Comms team

Must Have Skills / Requirements

Writing Experience – 2+ years; experience writing strategy documents, press releases, etc.

Organizational Skills – 2+ years; experience supporting press campaigns, publicists, launches/junkets

Experience Tracking – 1-2 years; tracking press hits and coverage

Soft Skills

Must have strong writing skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Previous experience in a communications or marketing firm, media or technology company helpful

Must have a passion for storytelling, and a constant curiosity to learn new skills

Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills required

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery of quality deliverables

Excellent written, verbal, presentation and problem-solving skills required; knowledge of AP style a plus

Have excellent time management skills, including the ability to balance multiple projects

Tactful in resolving problems

Be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management

Be able to work under strict time constraints and meet deadlines

A team player with the ability to adapt to a variety of situations and work effectively with stakeholders across the company

A self-starter

Able to maintain confidentiality and conduct oneself in a professional/courteous manner

Technology Requirements

Familiarity with Slack and MS365 (Sharepoint, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education / Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field strongly preferred

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