Commercial Partnerships Manager
South Yarra, VIC, AU, 3141
Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course!).
We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you’ll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, Nickelodeon), our digital platform 10 Play that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV known as FAST (including numerous MTV and Nickelodeon channels), and our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.
This is a Permanent Full-Time role based in Melbourne.
We’re on the lookout for a Commercial Partnerships Manager to drive premium revenue across our Melbourne client base, with a strong focus on iconic tentpole programs like MasterChef, Survivor, Have You Been Paying Attention?, and I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! across our broadcast and digital platforms.
Reporting to the Group commercial Partnerships Manager this role owns the full partnership cycle — from brief to proposal, campaign execution, performance analysis, and renewal. It also plays a key national role in pricing Tier 1 programs, tailoring commercial solutions, and preparing compelling renewal packages aligned to client objectives.
What You’ll be doing:
- Responding to client briefs with creative, insight-driven solutions that align with campaign goals
- Crafting best-in-class proposals and confidently presenting ideas internally (sales meetings) and externally (clients and media agencies)
- Collaborating with key internal teams to ensure strategic and commercially sound responses
- Working across broadcast, digital, and production to deliver integrated, cross-platform responses to briefs and proactive opportunities
- Partnering closely with the platform sales team to identify and grow premium revenue, especially within high-profile programming
- Leading pricing strategy for tentpole content, including schematics, renewals, short-term packages, and national rate queries
- Delivering post-campaign feedback to the Paramount Brand Studio team, identifying solutions to optimise future partnerships
- Overseeing seamless implementation and high service standards throughout the life of each campaign
- Building and nurturing relationships with clients, media agencies, and internal teams to ensure the best commercial outcomes
- Ensuring adherence to Paramount’s Global Business Conduct Statement and all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
About You – What You Bring
- A degree in Marketing, Media, Business, or a related field
- Previous experience in media, advertising, or a similar fast-paced commercial environment
- Client-first mindset with a strong drive to exceed expectations
- Confident and polished communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills (Microsoft Office suite)
- Exceptional presentation and storytelling ability
- Detail-oriented with strong organisational and time-management skills
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a high-energy environment
- Creative problem-solver who thrives under pressure
- A team player who is professional, approachable, and collaborative in your working style
Bonus (but not essential)
- Experience in media sales or integrated partnerships
Paramount ANZ is proud to be recognised by Diversity Council Australia as a 2024-2025 Inclusive Employer.
Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.
Paramount acknowledges and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of the lands where we live, learn and work, and honours their continuing connection and care for Country and storytelling.
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Reasonable adjustments
Paramount recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and be considered for this position. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to help set you up for success please contact us at careers@networkten.com.au. Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times.