Coordinator, Worldwide Distribution Services, Paramount Pictures

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Overview:
Are you ready to be at the heart of how Paramount’s films reach audiences around the globe? Join our Distribution Services team, where every detail counts in bringing our stories from the studio to screens worldwide! Reporting to the Vice President of Worldwide Distribution Services, this role is key to helping us keep our operations running smoothly and efficiently.

In this role, we work together to generate purchase orders (POs) and maintain accurate vendor information across our core systems - SAP, SMART, and Graphite. Together, we ensure timely procurement of goods and services, maintain accurate vendor data, and support our financial operations with precision and compliance.

If you’re organized, thorough, and ready to be an essential part of how we bring Paramount’s films to audiences worldwide, we want to hear from you. Apply today and join us in delivering magic to screens everywhere!

Responsibilities: 

• SAP and Ariba
  • Purchase Order Management: Create, issue, and handle purchase orders in SAP and SMART based on approved requisitions, ensuring pricing and coding accuracy
  • Budget Closure for Released Titles: Verify all invoices have been received against created POs, liaise with vendors to confirm amounts and PO numbers for submission
• Graphite
  • Vendor Information Management: Onboard new vendors and maintain existing vendor information, including tax IDs, banking details, and compliance documentation
  • Collaborate with vendors and finance teams on portal onboarding and invoice issues
• SMART (Domestic Theatre Information Updates)
  • Update and add digital screens, including Atmos, Dolby Vision, and PLFs
• Midas
  • Handle release date schedules by title
  • Generate the international Release Date Schedule (RDS) email every Thursday for the RDS Distribution Group and vendors
• Screenings
  • Set up security for on-lot screening events
  • Run billback reports to identify costs per circuit and create corresponding POs
  • Reconcile security invoices against event bookings for billing purposes
  • Liaise with vendors to close out POs and billback reports
  • Organize billback reports by business unit to provide finance with total cost summaries (e.g., marketing, field publicity, awards)
• Billing / SMART (by Title)
  • Run week-of-trade screenings cost reports by circuit to capture all expenses per exhibitor
  • Create POs for tech engineer companies based on approved estimates
  • Create POs by title for each exhibitor and security provider, and distribute to vendors
  • Capture and store all billing information in shared folders for reference
• Miscellaneous
  • Assist in preparing reports, financial data, and analysis
  • Support the screenings team for on-lot events when needed
  • Ensure the security team is in place and projections have the correct content and keys

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, and other internet-based software
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in the entertainment industry, including digital cinema mastering, basic post-production knowledge, and familiarity with international servicing and distribution

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $52,000.00 - 62,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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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