Vice President, Co-Financing and Partnerships, Paramount Pictures

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Overview:
Ready to build the future of Hollywood by driving strategic partnerships and high-stakes film financing? We're in search of a Vice President, Co-Financing and Partnerships to join the team at Paramount Pictures! This role will lead the studio’s strategic partnerships, including co-financiers sharing in the risk and investment of our film slate, overseeing and negotiating co-financing, distribution, and related deals to align with the studio’s creative and financial goals.

Help develop the next chapter of our iconic brand. Apply now!

Responsibilities:

• Build and implement innovative co-financing strategies that strategically align the studio’s feature film slate with both creative ambitions and financial objectives
• Negotiate and structure complex co-financing and distribution deals with domestic and international partners, ensuring efficient terms for risk-sharing, recoupment, and creative control
• Develop, refine, and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate potential deal structures, forecast returns, and assess risk exposure to drive informed decision-making
• Champion and sustain positive relationships with a global network of financiers, distributors, and strategic partners, while proactively identifying new co-financing opportunities and emerging markets
• Collaborate with Business Affairs and Legal to draft, review, and finalize term sheets, distribution agreements, recoupment schedules, and other contractual documents in compliance with studio policies
• Partner with Business Development and senior executives across the studio to identify, pursue, and capitalize on new growth opportunities and strategic partnerships
• Coordinate cross-functionally with Finance, Production, Distribution, and Marketing teams to synchronize funding plans with production schedules, release strategies, and promotional initiatives
• Coordinate and monitor active co-financing deals by tracking performance, managing recoupment reporting, and delivering actionable updates and insights to senior leadership and external partners

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA or JD preferred
• 10+ years of experience in film finance, investment banking, or entertainment deal-making
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools

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: $230,000.00 - 250,000.00. 

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. This position is bonus eligible.  

• 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.

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