Director, Content Acquisitions
Paramount
New York, CAThis was removed by the employer on 8/19/2022 4:00:00 PM PST
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Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount , Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.
Overview and Responsibilities
This position is an active contributor to the Global Program Acquisitions Group which licenses a high-volume of content for a well-recognized suite of networks and services. This position will interface and collaborate with the programming and scheduling teams across the portfolio of brands (linear/cable/AVOD/SVOD) to ascertain and help deliver on their content needs.
This role requires a meticulous, highly motivated, self-starter who can anticipate the needs of a fast-paced, deadline-oriented department. Candidate must be strong communicator, have excellent organizational, written & computer skills, be an effective multi-tasker who can re-direct priorities as business needs shift. Must be able to thrive in a dynamic and competitive environment.
Responsibilities
include, but not limited to:
• Handle accuracy of deal terms for acquired product while tracking competitive product avails
• Partner with team to create presentations & distribute relevant information to key departments
• Track business priorities and action items to ensure deadlines are met
• Assist team on special projects including research, data and industry intel
• Draft product info sheets using database, research performance and online resources for material
• Monitor industry news with close attention to sharing info that may impact the business
Basic Qualifications
• 5 years experience in Scheduling or TV Programming
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
• Entertainment, media-related or program research industry experience
Additional Qualifications
• Familiarity with databases, data management and report generation preferred
• Possess a positive “can-do†& team oriented spirit
• Must be adaptable, able to work independently as well as in tandem with department executives
• Proven attention to detail, excellent organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment keeping confidential business information discreet and private
• Technologically savvy; experience with software that supports department workflow efficiencies and advances how department presents information, including Tableau, Sharepoint, Airtable
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