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Marketing Assistant

26 August 2009
Organisation/person name: 
Paramount Pictures
Work type: 
Permanent: Full-Time
Work classification: 
3D Artist
Job description: 

Company Profile:

Paramount Pictures NZ is based in Auckland and is the leading distributor in NZ of filmed entertainment and is a unit of Viacom.& locally Paramount Pictures NZ handles films from Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, MTV Films, Nickelodeon Movies, DreamWorks Studios, Transmission Pictures and Universal Pictures.

Description:

Paramount Pictures NZ is looking to employ a marketing, promotions and publicity assistant to cover maternity leave. The role requires experience in consumer marketing, promotions, advertising and promotions in an entertainment-based industry. In consultation with the management team you will be responsible for the creation, implementation and ongoing development of marketing plans across a variety of film releases. The final candidate will be hard working and possess excellent communication skills, be a high energy, intelligent professional who thrives in a challenging, entrepreneurial, fast-paced, dynamic environment. Further, the individual will have a reputation for discretion, integrity, judgment, responsiveness, strong attention to detail and common sense. You must have an interest in film but more importantly the ability to distinguish between the creative process and the business end of film marketing.

 

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

  • maintaining and building contacts with the media;
  • developing advertising opportunities, which can involve placing advertising in national, regional and specialist publications, TV , radio online, outdoor (depending on the campaign);
  • creation and distributing press releases;
  • managing the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters and flyers - this can involve writing and proofreading copy and liaising with designers and printers;
  • arranging for the effective distribution of marketing materials;
  • maintaining and updating mailing databases;
  • organizing and attending events;
  • evaluating marketing campaigns;
  • monitoring competitor activity;
  • contributing to and developing long-term marketing plans and strategies;
  • assisting in the delivery of approved strategies;
  • managing budgets;
  • supporting the marketing manager and other colleagues.

    • < Company Profile: Paramount Pictures NZ is based in Auckland and is the leading distributor in NZ of filmed entertainment and is a unit of Viacom.  Locally Paramount Pictures NZ handles films from Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, MTV Films, Nickelodeon Movies, DreamWorks Studios, Transmission Pictures and Universal Pictures.

    Description:

     
    Paramount Pictures NZ is looking to employ a marketing, promotions and publicity assistant to cover  maternity leave.
    The role requires experience in consumer marketing, promotions, advertising and promotions in an entertainment-based industry. In consultation with the management team you will be responsible for the creation, implementation and ongoing development of marketing plans across a variety of film releases.
     
    The final candidate will be hard working and possess excellent communication skills, be a high energy, intelligent professional who thrives in a challenging, entrepreneurial, fast-paced, dynamic environment. Further, the individual will have a reputation for discretion, integrity, judgment, responsiveness, strong attention to detail and common sense.
     
    You must have an interest in film but more importantly the ability to distinguish between the creative process and the business end of film marketing

    Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

    • maintaining and building contacts with the media;
    • developing advertising opportunities, which can involve placing advertising in national, regional and specialist publications, TV , radio online, outdoor (depending on the campaign);
    • creation and distributing press releases;
    • managing the production of marketing materials, including leaflets, posters and flyers - this can involve writing and proofreading copy and liaising with designers and printers;
    • arranging for the effective distribution of marketing materials;
    • maintaining and updating mailing databases;
    • organizing and attending events;
    • evaluating marketing campaigns;
    • monitoring competitor activity;
    • contributing to and developing long-term marketing plans and strategies;
    • assisting in the delivery of approved strategies;
    • managing budgets;
    • supporting the marketing manager and other colleagues.

    Qualifications:

    The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor degree as a minimum qualification.  Ideally a minimum of 5 years of entertainment industry experience would be desirable.

    Desired skills:

    *High energy and outgoing
    *A tactician; one who knows how to develop plans, as well as deliver the expected results from the plans
    *Team player
    *Self-motivated/self-starter
    *Very comfortable interfacing with all levels of the organization
    *Strong communicator with good presentation skills
     

    If this sounds like you and you are keen to be considered for the role please submit your CV to  NZ@paramount.com by 02/09/09

    Candidates must be willing to submit to a background investigation.

     

    Key skills sought: 
    The successful candidate will hold a Bachelor degree as a minimum qualification
    End date: 
    Wednesday, 2 September 2009
    This opportunity is: 
    Paid
    Salary low $: 
    0
    Salary high $: 
    0
    Closing date: 
    Wednesday, 2 September 2009
    Contact details: 

    If this sounds like you and you are keen to be considered for the role please submit your CV to NZ@paramount.com by 02/09/09

    Submitted by The Big Idea Community Editor on Wed, 26/08/2009 - 12:20pm.

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