Manager, Content Acquisitions (Movies & Series)

45840

New York, NY, US, 10036

Programming

New York

Full-Time

On-Site

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Overview:

We are seeking a Manager, Content Acquisitions, to be a contributor in acquiring content for Paramount's TV Media Group. The Manager will work closely with the Directors in the Content Acquisitions Department and key partners in the TV Media Group and with a wide range of teams throughout the company, including Programming, Finance, and Research. This role is designed as a team contributor and will support negotiations for movie deals and series negotiations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support the process and negotiations for movie packages, additional service options, additional telecast options for assigned studios business.

• Work with Acquisitions team to prep and strategize series acquisitions, working on ensuring all documents are accurate and ready for negotiations.

• Develop and distribute Internal Deal Memos, communicating key deal points to appropriate constituents.

• Work with Acquisitions and Legal teams to ensure contracts for closed deals are accurately drafted and closed and executed on time.

• Manage the input of closed deals into the department’s database.

• Track competitive marketplace information and ensure that it’s entered in department database.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• 5+ years of experience in Content Acquisitions, Programming or Scheduling with strong film and TV series knowledge.

• Strong analytical understanding, including fluency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience utilizing Salesforce a plus.

• Familiarity with industry trends, competitive landscapes, and market analysis.

• Ability to pivot with ease and flexibility and strong attention to detail and consistency.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear insights.

Paramount Network is a premium entertainment destination that pushes the limits of storytelling with bold original scripted and non-scripted series. Inspired by over a century of cinema, Paramount Network is where today's brightest stars bring the experience of the big screen to every screen with stories that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal. A subsidiary of Paramount Global, Paramount Network has a global reach of 234 million households across 117 countries.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 130,000.00.

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.

What We Offer:

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.
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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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