Job Description

Are you creative, dynamic and passionate? Do you like to think outside of the box and find new ways to achieve your goals? Corus Entertainment has an exciting opportunity for you. If you have a passion for excellence, and would like to work for Corus Entertainment, we encourage you to apply.

Division: Communication

Work Status: Full Time

Location: 25 Dockside Drive

About the Role

Reports to:

Publicity Manager, Drama, Kids & Nelvana

Job Overview: The Publicity Coordinator's main responsibilities include media and influencer relations, handling media inquiries and writing communications materials for Corus' Drama and Kids networks, including W Network, Showcase, ABC Spark, Adult Swim, YTV, TELETOON and Treehouse as well as STACKTV. Some administrative duties, such as media database collection and online media site management, and press coverage collection and reporting will also be required.

Accountabilities:

• Manage daily media monitoring across all Corus Drama and Kids networks, along with strategic campaign reporting
• Assist Publicists in generating and maximizing earned PR for all Drama and Kids networks and priority series through media pitching, coordinating press junkets, events and developing and executing creative influencer programs to further build awareness and audience
• Draft and distribute communications materials for external and internal audiences, including press releases, programming highlights, key messages, press kits, and more
• Manage screener and video clip requests for media
• Foster relationships with network talent, distributors and Corus cross-functional teams
• Cultivating strong relationships with media outlets and journalists to ensure efficient communication and maximum coverage
• Update and maintain media and influencer contacts list
• Manage the art/photography files for all Drama and Kids series
• Manage media site with relevant and timely materials for all Drama and Kids series
• Coordinate, compile and courier media and influencer packages as required
• Assist with special projects as they pertain to overall departmental initiatives

About You

Essential Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in the arts, public relations or communications
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience in entertainment, broadcast or public relations fields
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal)
• Diplomacy
• Flexible to change, new challenges and demands in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiasm, creativity, strong organization skills and detail orientation
• Interest in and knowledge of Canadian broadcast industry trends and developments
• Strong computer skills: MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint
• Keen interest and understanding of social media platforms and social influencers

Why Corus?

Corus is a driving force in the media industry with a diverse portfolio of strong brands that entertain and inform audiences through great storytelling and compelling content, reaching millions of people around the world every day.

We have a passionate drive to connect with the world around us: to express, to share, to be part of people's lives. Walk around our offices, our stations, our studios across the country and you'll feel it. You'll see it in action.

You'll see it in the open communication and the approachability of our people. You'll see it in our care for quality work and the interest in new, creative solutions. You'll see it in how we work with external partners, and how we care about our communities. These are all core to the values we commit to living each and every day - Win Together, Think Beyond, Make It Happen, Learn Every Day, Show We Care. Our values describe what makes us, and our workplace pretty unique - and amazing.

At Corus we value and actively involve the full range of what makes people unique in order to create a strong and innovative company where amazing people thrive. A company where people have the full opportunity to show their unique value and develop their potential. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people from all gender and sexually diverse communities and people with intersectional identities.

Corus is also committed to providing accommodations throughout the interview and employment process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

How to Apply

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now'.

*No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.