Communications Coordinator I

Communications Coordinator I

Location: Culver City, CA 90232

Pay rate: $30.00/hour - $32.25/hour Duration One Year

Work schedule: 5 days (40 hours per week); Hybrid – 3 days a week on-site; Overtime possible

Overview

This role's primary focus is to serve as the communications support for the Streaming and Programming Communication team, in addition to serving as the day-to-day lead for posting content on social media PR accounts on X. Joining a highly collaborative PR team supporting high-profile streaming networks, you will provide crucial support to help plan campaigns, create press lists, pitch press, draft press releases for distribution, and support marketing activations.

Job Specifications

Job Responsibilities / Typical Day in the Role:

• Content & Press Releases: Draft and distribute press releases for programming around key cultural events, holidays, anniversaries, genres, and select marketing events.
• Media Assets: Draft event invites, post-event communications, and press pitches; route press materials to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Social Media Management: Act as day-to-day support for PR social media accounts (@HBOMaxPR)—managing the posting schedule, developing content, drafting copy, and liaising with social teams across the organization.
• Tracking & Analytics: Create and maintain coverage trackers and press lists. Track press coverage and industry news to create daily coverage reports and wrap-up summaries.
• Competitive Analysis: Generate competitive analysis reports evaluating press coverage trends and positioning across the streaming landscape.
• Cross-Functional Liaising: Partner with Media Relations, Marketing, Awards, and Events teams to maintain the department's calendar of upcoming initiatives.
• Relationship Building: Establish relationships with up-and-coming press through frequent communication and targeted pitching efforts.

Must Have Skills / Requirements:

• Writing Experience: 2+ years of experience writing strategy documents, press releases, or related communications material.
• Campaign Organization: 2+ years of experience supporting press campaigns, publicists, launches, or junkets.
• Coverage Tracking: 1-2 years of experience tracking press hits, coverage, and synthesizing media trends.
• Professional Attributes: Passion for storytelling, curiosity to learn new skills, a strong self-starter mindset, and strict attention to detail under tight deadlines.

Technology Requirements:

• Familiarity with Slack.
• Proficiency with MS365 (SharePoint, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Education & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in Communications, Public Relations, or related field fields required. Previous experience in a communications firm, marketing firm, media company, or technology company is helpful.
• Style Guidance: Knowledge of AP Style is a plus.

Additional Notes:

• Duration: 1-year contract (Possibility for extension or conversion).
• Compliance Note: Posting specific company internal program names, project code names, or program office information on public-facing sites is strictly prohibited.
• Interview Process: 2 rounds (1st round with the Manager of Streaming Communications; 2nd round with the Hiring Manager via Zoom).

Benefits (employee contribution): Health insurance Health savings account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts Life insurance Retirement plan All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.