Department Assistant, TV Media Communications

Paramount

Providing comprehensive administrative support to senior VPs in MTV and Nickelodeon. Managing communications across teams and assisting in press and media-related tasks.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $54,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive administrative support to two Senior Vice Presidents across MTV and Nickelodeon, and BET, including calendar management, travel coordination, and expense reporting.
Support the Communications team across East Coast and West Coast operations, including calendar management, scheduling, expense reporting, and coordination of internal and external meetings (agendas, materials, rooms, and catering as needed).
Track and manage key team initiatives, deadlines, and deliverables across Corporate Communications, PR, Social Impact campaigns, and tentpole moments, ensuring alignment across teams and time zones.
Coordinate the sourcing, organization, maintenance, and distribution of press materials, including releases, coverage highlights, tune in alerts, media lists, and press assets, ensuring accuracy across department servers and with partners.
Monitor and manage press timelines, embargo lifts, and daily media coverage; prepare coverage summaries and support the creation of recap decks following major campaigns, premieres, and events.
Manage all department billing and financial tracking, including coordinating with external agencies and vendors, monitoring contracts, and ensuring timely and accurate payments.
Coordinate travel and logistics for talent, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, detailed press itineraries, and on-site support as needed.
Support the planning and execution of media junkets, virtual and satellite tours, screenings, awards shows, and special events, overseeing logistics such as vendor coordination, catering, grooming, and talent needs.
Assist in organizing press visits to sets and studios for both live action and animated series, coordinating schedules, materials, and on-site logistics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
1-2 years of relevant experience preferred (strong internship experience considered)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and adapt under tight deadlines.
Proficiency with media and analytics tools such as Clip Book, Muck Rack, Comscore, and Critical Mention.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across internal teams, external partners, and senior leadership.
High level of professionalism in handling confidential information.
Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and travel as needed.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401(k) plan
life insurance coverage
disability benefits
tuition assistance program
PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

calendar managementtravel coordinationexpense reportingfinancial trackingpress material organizationmedia coverage monitoringlogistics coordinationevent planningschedulingvendor coordination

Soft Skills

ability to manage multiple prioritiesadaptability under tight deadlinesstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcollaborationprofessionalismattention to detailorganizational skillstime managementteam support

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree