Contract Recruiter, Talent Acquisition - Campus & Early Career Recruiting (On Site- LA or NYC)

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Would you love being part of a team passionate about identifying, developing, and retaining the next generation of talent at Paramount? If so, this could be an incredible opportunity for you! The Emerging Talent team’s mission is to serve as a strategic pipeline for early career and future leadership talent.

We are looking for a hands‑on recruiter to support internship and full‑time (below Manager roles) hiring across all Corporate functions, including Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Operations, and more. In this role, you will help shape outreach strategy, strengthen partnerships, and position Paramount as a top destination for talent. You’ll bring the drive and passion needed to deliver a extraordinary experience for both candidates and hiring partners, while working alongside a high‑performing recruiting team.

This is a 9-month project-based contract position with option to extend.

Responsibilities

• Lead full‑cycle recruitment for corporate internships and full‑time (below Manager roles) across functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Global Business Services, and Operations
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor, spearheading recruitment processes that ensure competitive candidate slates
• Partner closely with HR business partners and corporate leaders to understand evolving talent needs across entry‑level pipelines
• Act as the primary point of contact for corporate interns, curating meaningful development programming and experiences
• Represent Paramount at internal/external recruitment events, including campus engagements, career fairs, and industry‑specific activations
• Champion consistency in recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with internal standards, policies, and best practices
• Contribute to building and maintaining robust relationships with external organizations, student groups, and early‑career talent programs

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of full‑cycle recruitment experience, ideally within early‑career and corporate functional recruiting
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources, Management, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, or related field
• Strong knowledge of full‑lifecycle recruitment, including pre‑qualification, interviewing, assessing, and closing candidates across multiple job families
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner successfully with hiring managers and cross‑functional partners
• Solid client service mentality with great written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while setting clear expectations with stakeholders
• Experience partnering with student groups, universities, and external early‑career talent organizations
• High degree of flexibility, resourcefulness, and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment

Additional Qualifications

• Experience working within media, entertainment, or broadcast is a plus
• Knowledge with ATS tools such as SuccessFactors and related HR/recruiting technologies (video interviewing, assessment platforms, etc.)

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, and Pluto TV, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $80000.0 - 95000.0. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, 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. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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.

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