Publicity Assistant

The CBS Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of ViacomCBS, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties. Publicity Assistant Job Description: Monitor online and print publications for Network coverage, creating clip reports for department releases and show premieres Survey Network coverage across social media platforms in addition to tracking latest industry news and trends Pull Critical Mention hits including broadcast coverage, late night pickup and affiliate package airings Correspond with talent reps to update internal records and coordinate press requests Assist in development of travel itineraries including arranging transportation Assist with media site (press releases, storylines and biographies) to ensure all items are up to date Curate and build media lists for targeted press outlets and research specific press contacts Support publicity events including award shows, screenings, premieres, press junkets, etc. Process departmental invoices, submit expenses and executive expense reports Provide administrative support including setting up conference calls, meetings, taking notes, and other tasks as needed Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize, attention to detail Working knowledge of media – both traditional and social Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-conscious department Computer savvy – Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook), remote communications tools (Zoom, WebEx, Google Hangouts), Shared Drives and Google docs College Degree Preferred ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At ViacomCBS, 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. ViacomCBS 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access. as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling or by sending an email to Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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