Paramount: Editorial Assistant, Paramount Creative & Strategy (freelance)

Copywriter is needed in New York, United States.

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Client: Paramount

Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)

Contract: Temporary, Per diem, Freelance

Overview and Responsibilities:

Paramount is seeking an editorial assistant to support the editorial team and Creative & Strategy department at large. Perform general office/admin duties, support the Editorial staff with research and help pitch in on smaller writing jobs as needed. We are looking for a strong writer who is also strategic, detailed and motivated to learn about the media industry with a strong desire to become an integral part of a busy, innovative in-house advertising, marketing and branding studio. This position is an entryway into our writing staff, so creative writing experience is vital!

Work M-F/9:30a-6:30p. The team is hybrid, working Tuesdays & Wednesdays in-office and the other days remote.

• Draft communications for the SVP and senior team members
• Provide coverage for the Executive Assistant occasionally when required
• Schedule and plan staff meetings
• Create presentations
• Coordinate departmental outings and initiatives
• Balance expenses
• Coordinate attendance for conferences and events
• Manage creative and office supplies
• Maintain status reports, databases, and portfolios
• Industry and current news research
• Develop content plans and assets for social media
• Provide editorial proofing and copywriting as primary duties are mastered

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Writing experience in marketing, advertising, media, communications, or a related field (internships or in school experience considered)
• Work experience in an office setting (can include internships)

Additional Qualifications:

• English, Communications or Journalism majors preferred
• Knowledge of Apple operating system and experience with software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; also Apple Keynote and Slack
• Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Detail, deadline and solutions-oriented
• Innovative and creative writer and problem solver
• Able to collaborate across the department and cross-functionally with members of other teams
• Comfortable providing creative input on projects
• Ardent desire to learn about the media industry and work in a creative agency

Please submit writing samples with your resume for consideration.