Technical Recruiter, Talent Acquisition - Early Career Recruiting

This is a Full Time Job

Contract Tech Recruiter, Talent Acquisition - Campus & Early Career Recruiting (On Site or Remote)

Would you love being part of a team passionate about building the next generation of technology talent at Paramount? If so, this could be an incredible opportunity for you!

We are looking for a hands-on Technical Recruiter to support internship and full-time (below Manager level) hiring across Technology functions, including Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, Product Management and other technical disciplines. In this role, you will help shape technical outreach strategy, build strong talent pipelines, and position Paramount as a top destination for emerging tech talent. You’ll bring the drive and curiosity needed to deliver an exceptional experience for both candidates and hiring partners, while collaborating with a high-performing recruiting team.

This is a 9-month, project-based contract position with the option to extend. We are open to candidates located in NYC or LA, as well as remote candidates.

Responsibilities
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical internships and early-career full-time roles across Engineering, Data, Product, and other technology teams
• Partner closely with leaders, hiring managers, and HR business partners to understand evolving technical skill needs and workforce planning goals
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to attract early-career tech talent, including engagement with universities, coding bootcamps, hackathons, and technical student organizations
• Assess technical candidates through resume screening, technical pre-qualification, and structured interview processes in partnership with hiring teams
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines across key skill areas such as software development, data science, cloud technologies, and emerging platforms
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor, ensuring competitive candidate slates
• Represent Paramount at tech-focused recruiting events, campus engagements, conferences, and virtual activations to strengthen employer brand and expand pipelines
• Champion consistent and data-driven recruitment practices aligned with internal standards and best practices; track progress and share insights with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the design and execution of programming that enhances the experience and development of technical interns

Basic Qualifications
• Minimum 2 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with a strong emphasis on technical recruiting (engineering, product, data, or related fields)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Human Resources, Business, Technology, or related field
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for technical skill sets such as software engineering, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, or product management
• Strong understanding of technical roles, terminology, and hiring workflows
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with technical hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong client service mindset
• Ability to manage multiple technical requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience building relationships with technical student organizations, universities, or early-career tech programs
• Experience analyzing recruiting data and translate insights into actions that improve pipeline health, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.

Additional Qualifications
• Experience recruiting within media, streaming, entertainment, or consumer technology environments is a plus
• Familiarity with ATS platforms such as SuccessFactors and recruiting technologies (technical assessment platforms, coding interview tools, video interviewing systems, etc.)
• Experience leveraging sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, or technical talent communities