Manager, Programming and Acquisitions

Overview

The Programming team is looking for a Manager of Film Programming and Acquisitions who will support the Director on all aspects of film planning, curation, scheduling and licensing for the Paramount+ movie library. We are looking for someone that will focus on films built for or licensed for the service, including managing partnerships and tracking titles from Paramount and Third-Party Studios. This role will work closely across internal teams such as Programming, Acquisitions, Rights Management, Finance, BALA, Content Management and Marketing to ensure accurate communication, execution, and maintenance on all library film titles in the service.

Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Assist in the integration, launch, and curation of movie content in the Paramount+ platform
• Collaborate on licensing and acquisitions decisions, screen films, and draft recommendations
• Manage multiple content databases and provide tracking updates to internal collaborators
• Craft merchandising plans for post-theatrical films, Original movies, and licensed library titles
• Generate genre and demo strategies to ensure appropriate volume and genre mix per month
• Use data to guide licensing decisions and recommendations to internal teams
• Highlight monthly movie priorities, titles, and data trends for Programming and Marketing plans
• Partner with Brand leads on licensing opportunities in support of the Paramount+ slate
• Identify programming and curatorial opportunities in support of Heritage Months and Observances, social and historical events, as well as filmic achievements and anniversaries
• Communicate prioritization and planning of press, marketing, and promotional activity around titles coming into and leaving the service each month
• Work alongside Social and Marketing on tailored digital content in support of the movie library

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years in an acquisition, programming, content strategy or strategic marketing for streaming services, television, feature film or interactive media
• Proven success collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage complex projects across diverse groups or organizations
• Subscription VOD service experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly with senior executives and external partners
• Experience using Jira, Airtable, or similar project management tools
• Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (formulas, pivot tables, v lookups) skills

Additional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience highly preferred
• Excellent multi-tasking and project management skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to easily interact and collaborate with television production personnel
• Diverse experience and skills across creative, project management, product, and data/metrics
• A self-starter, entrepreneurial demeanor who can balance multiple tasks/projects with limited support staff

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Paramount+, a direct-to-consumer digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service from Paramount Global, combines live sports, breaking news, and a mountain of entertainment. The premium streaming service features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Pictures and the Smithsonian Channel. The service is also the streaming home to unmatched sports programming, including every CBS Sports event, from golf to football to basketball and more, plus exclusive streaming rights for major sports properties, including some of the world’s biggest and most popular soccer leagues. Paramount+ also enables subscribers to stream local CBS stations live across the U.S. in addition to the ability to stream Paramount Streaming’s other live channels: CBSN for 24/7 news, CBS Sports HQ for sports news and analysis, and ET Live for entertainment coverage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $85,600.00 - 95,000.00. 

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.  

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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 and is an affirmative action employer. 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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