Partnership Operations Manager

Job Description

Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer brands, its portfolio includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. The company delivers the largest share of the US 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, Paramount provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents.
Overview & Responsibilities:
Our Distribution & Operations team works on growing distribution of our best-in-class Paramount content across multiple types of digital partnerships and business models, including (but not limited to) ad-supported streaming, subscription video on demand (with Paramount+), and digital OTT and FAST products and partnerships. We are a diverse and agile team that works in an exciting and fast-paced environment, working cross-functionally across different departments and partnering with multiple technology/distribution partners to ensure that we bring our premium content to consumers, however and wherever they want to consume content.

The Partnership Operations Manager will play a key role as a foundational member of our growing business operations function, working closely with our digital OTT and FAST partners. In this role, the Partnership Operations Manager will be closely involved in tracking and managing the onboarding pipeline, leading the daily operational tasks that drive operational efficiency for content distribution. They will work under the guidance of the Sr. Director of Distribution & Operations and Sr. Partnership Operations Manager and partner with other key associates to address priority strategic questions, while working on projects aimed to streamline operations and processes that help drive growth and revenue. The Partnership Operations Manager is expected to lead Paramount+ content distribution on emerging partner platforms, be involved with a varying range of projects, and will be expected to interact and manage relationships with cross-functional teams both externally and internally.

Responsibilities Include by not limited to:
• Support the onboarding and delivery of Paramount+ linear content on emerging OTT and FAST distribution platforms and its day-to-day pre-launch management needs
• Work closely with internal teams to troubleshoot asset issues and rejections
• Support the Sr. Partner Operations Manager with prioritization of the delivery of appropriate digital streams to each partner
• Develop and iterate on operational specs and documentation based upon changing processes
• Work cross-functionally with content teams, video operations, and other internal teams to help partners launch content
• Conduct regular product audits across various platforms for consistency
• Manage and support FAST partner distribution business efforts as well as other distribution priorities that may arise

Key Projects:
• Drive processes and find efficiency to help scale operations to support our growing digital OTT business
• Partner closely with digital OTT partners to help expand distribution of Paramount+ linear 24/7 streams across multiple services and platforms domestically

Basic Qualifications:
• 3+years of previous experience in a client/external facing partner and operations management role within a media company or digital/virtual MVPD(s) or OTT SVOD service(s), project management, and relevant post-production or interactive roles
• Entrepreneurial and product management mindset with a strong curiosity when it comes to new and emerging technologies
• Previous experience working in a distribution role; passion and demonstrated interest in film and television content is a must

Additional Qualifications:
• Technical understanding of SVOD product platforms and the linear streaming end to end pipeline
• Demonstrated strong EQ with the ability to work cross functionally with various and diverse teams both internally and externally
• A demonstrated strong understanding of the digital linear streaming, SVOD, VOD space
• Strong proficiency in MS office applications, especially Power Point and Excel
• Experience with content tracking and content management tools
• Strong communication and organization skills – verbal, written, and presentation
• Exceptional work ethic with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team, act proactively and drive resolution
• Ideal candidate will be self-motivated and results-oriented with an entrepreneurial spirit who will be able to work well under pressure, escalate when needed, and quickly adapt to change in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask is a necessity
• Experience with scripting and database creation is a plus
• Experience with international distribution also a plus
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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