Paramount Names Allie McLarty Senior VP of Global Communications

Paramount has appointed Allie McLarty to the newly created function of senior VP of global communications.

She will report to Brooke Robertson, the studio’s government VP of global communications.

McLarty beforehand served as Paramount Global’s senior VP of company and monetary communications, the place she was accountable for media relations and comms strategy for company, coverage and authorized issues. In that function, she labored with executives across movie, tv, streaming and other key areas of the Paramount ecosystem.

“This is an exciting transition for Allie as this structure gives Brooke additional senior‑level support across Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television Studios and the nascent Paramount Sports Entertainment, in addition to preserving continuity across important corporate areas as we strengthen and prioritize our content storytelling,” Paramount’s chief communications officer Melissa Zukerman said in a observe to employees. “At the same time, Allie will continue to fulfill her Paramount Corporate responsibilities, such as Government Affairs and litigation support.”

Zukerman added, “I met Allie when PSKY Comms integration began over 18 months ago. I was immediately impressed, and she later became a core member of my team who I rely on every day. Allie embodies the discipline, humanity, and resilience this company needs. I am thrilled she is taking on this new role and will remain a vibrant part of my extended organization. Please join me in congratulating Allie on her new endeavor.”

McLarty was at Edelman previous to Paramount; at the PR company, she suggested Fortune 500 firms as government VP of particular conditions and co-head of U.S. operations. She started her profession on the campaign path, serving as official employees for Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) in Washington, DC.