Job Description
About Velocity
We are a branded content studio. Our main goal is to ensure our brand partners are always part of the cultural conversation. We offer full-service marketing capabilities delivering custom content and creative solutions across all our platforms and experiences, driving value for our partners and loyalty with our fans. Long story short, we make killer brand driven content wherever and whenever our partners want it.
At Velocity, we value diversity of thought, and we think your hobbies and unique viewpoints are just as important as your previous work experience. We view the world not only from our offices (though the views are pretty sweet), but also via immersive experiences that inspire us, keep us at the forefront of the ever-changing cultural landscape, and, with any luck, make us better marketers.
So, what's the job?
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Velocity Production and Creative team! This team is responsible for ideating and producing co-branded content that delivers on our client's goals. This role will report into the VP of Production and VP of Activation and will be primarily responsible for organizing, tracking and reconciling of all program budget needs working across all teams (creative, pitch, activation, finance, sales) and brands (MTV, VH1, CMT, Paramount, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, TV Land and more) to streamline fiscal needs across the group to ensure we meet deadlines and hit budget goals.
The Day to Day
• Assists in oversight of account driven production budgets across Velocity Paramount's portfolio of brands
• Produces and centralizes streamlined reporting to track budgets in real time across teams
• Helps to oversee yearly, quarterly forecasts and year end fiscal close, working with finance and production management to ensure deadlines and budgetary goals are met
• Works with sales and brand partnerships on allocation of production dollars across the group inclusive of Upfront and Scatter market needs on an account-by-account basis
• Prepares for monthly budget meetings and shares team updates across the group as needed
• Supports VPs and SVPs on higher level reporting and tracking needs
• Day to day management of budget inquiries, adjustments and allocations
• Assists in creation and implementation of budget training materials and wider communication as needed
• Supports creative and activation teams on reporting and organization of work
Chops you'll need for this gig (AKA the skills section)
• 3-5 years of project management experience within the media/entertainment industry
• Experience with budgeting, sales or production management is a plus
• Proficiency in production management software, including Airtable
• Strategic and analytical thinker with excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-development and leadership skills
• Passion and enthusiasm to impact change in process and structure
• A problem solver attitude and the desire to tackle projects with the gusto of a startup employee
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel, Word
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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp0bne-34-229-17-20-42 in your application.