Manager, Distribution Strategy

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities:

Paramount's US Distribution team is looking for a Distribution Strategy Manager to join their team! We want you to help build and lead the distribution strategy for Paramount's Cable, Broadcast and Streaming portfolio including its flagship services, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, MTV, Comedy Central, and Nickelodeon. In this role, you'll work directly with multiple teams across Paramount, including Content, Distribution and Business Development, Product and Technology, Marketing, Finance, Ad Sales, and corporate leadership to define and complete Paramount's distribution strategy. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Strategy and will be located in either our Los Angeles or New York offices.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Distribution Strategy on a variety of central initiatives passionate about Paramount's streaming and traditional distribution
• Assess and provide updates on industry trends and competitive landscape
• Lead and build business communications and presentations for senior management that fuse financial, performance, strategic, and competitive information cohesively
• Contribute industry knowledge, thought leadership and a growth perspective
• Work cross-functionally with various business units from across Paramount Global, managing internal partners and keeping senior leadership up to date with regular reporting
• Support a multi-billion dollar distribution deal pipeline that spans streaming and traditional media
• Help identify, analyze, and present new business opportunities
• Support distribution and business development team with partnership strategy, as well as financial and qualitative deal analysis
• Support the management of Paramount's FAST distribution efforts coordinating between internal content suppliers and other business functions - serve as main point of contact for contractual terms and current business practices
• Identify and evaluate strategic opportunities through market research, benchmarking, and business modeling

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience from investment banking, consulting, or similar roles
• Successful track record leading strategic and operational projects
• Strong academic background in business, finance, or related fields (Bachelor's degree required)
• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other business tools (experience with BI tools a plus)
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across teams
• Deep quantitative and analytical skills, with a shown ability to apply data to drive decision making

Additional Qualifications:
• Strong curiosity in entertainment and media, streaming content
• Experience in digital subscription services and/or digital retail, e-commerce
• Shown experience in Business Development, Marketing, and Finance
• Strong leadership skills with ability to form lasting working relationships and encourage trust and confidence in others
• Ability to work cross-functionally across a large and complex organization with demonstrated success collaborating to take on problems
• Ability to multitask, work autonomously and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead multiple time-sensitive projects simultaneously

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 140,000.00.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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.

https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-6kqw6n-216-73-216-171-42 in your application.