Director, Content Licensing Strategy

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:As the Director of Content Licensing Strategy, you'll report directly to the Vice President of Global Commercial Operations. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the charge in shaping strategic content initiatives, developing robust frameworks, and implementing benchmarking systems to tackle key content challenges. You'll collaborate closely with our leadership team during strategy reviews, stay ahead of industry trends, and conduct in-depth financial analyses to drive crucial content licensing negotiations. Join us and be at the forefront of our strategic decision-making initiatives, making a tangible impact on our global content licensing business!Responsibilities include but not limited to:Manage the development of frameworks and analyses for assessing key strategic questions around contentDevelop and implement benchmarking systems and processes to support analyses and recommendationsProvide support for senior management, including strategy reviews, presentations, and other leadership meetingsMonitor region’s macroeconomic trends, programming trends, competitive landscape and new technologies for deep dive territory reviews and organic business opportunitiesRun financial analysis and models for larger, key content licensing deal negotiationsMaintain streamlined business practices across key deal terms and pricing benchmarkingSupport sales teams in crafting long-term content licensing agreements throughout the negotiation processCollaborate with other teams to build the tools and processes necessary to drive strategy and analysis initiativesMaintain an in-depth knowledge of industry trends and competitive activityBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, or similar field8+ years of work experience, including 2+ years’ experience in global content licensing supporting business development, sales strategy, or finance in the media/entertainment industryExperience wrangling large data sets, writing SQL queries, and/or using data visualization/manipulation tools like Looker, Tableau, and MicroStrategyProficiency with Microsoft Suite of products, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; experience with Salesforce a plusExcellent analytical skills and financial modeling capabilities, with a deep attention to detailExperience building executive-level materials, with a keen eye for presentation design, and the ability to distill complex concepts and analyses into clear, easy-to-understand presentationsAdditional Qualifications:Possess a high level of intellectual curiosity, focus on generating results, and exhibit the highest personal and professional standards of integrity and ethicsAbility to navigate within complex and/or matrixed organizationsStrong written, interpersonal and verbal communication skillsCollaborative teammate able to optimally partner with colleagues at various levels across the team and broader organization#LI-hybrid

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONHiring Salary Range: $110,400.00 - 138,000.00.The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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.Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.

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