Business Development

Description:

Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. 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, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions. Overiew and Responsibilities

Paramount’s Digital Business Development group is looking for a manager to join their team! This team is responsible for identifying, securing and maintaining distribution partnerships for social and emerging platform partners that drive reach, pertinence, and revenue for Paramount brands and awareness, trials, and subscriptions of Paramount+. Reporting to the VP, Business Development, the Business Development Manager will be a key member of the team, responsible for partnership support. They must be an organized, self-motivated relationship builder with excellent communication skills and passion for social media, tech, and emerging platforms.

Assist in day-to-day management of large and evolving external Partners such as Meta, Snap, TikTok, etc. in partnership with team VPs and Directors – including partnership management, revenue tracking, performance analysis, and troubleshooting operational issues
Partner cross-functionally across Paramount Brands’ Digital/Consumer Marketing, Ad Sales, Content Distribution, Programming, Finance, Product, Research, Streaming, and Legal to support, gain insight, and help improve partnership value around key initiatives and goals
Assist team leadership with deals collecting internal feedback and approvals during negotiations and once closed help lead and operationalize drafting deal overviews, tracking commitments, and monitoring performance
Maintain strong knowledge of partner platforms, including their products, services, business models, and competitors
Lead standing meetings including agenda creation, scheduling, notes, and follow-up
Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with both internal and external partners
Help develop process documents and presentations to integrate partnerships across Paramount
Ensure Integrated Marketing and Ad Sales are up to date on partnerships, content opportunities, and platform ad products
Build, analyze, and distribute weekly, quarterly, and year-end partnership reports
Build, synthesize, and present information into clear presentations for team leadership
Help find opportunities with existing partners and prospect new partners to help drive growth for Paramount brands and Paramount+ streaming