Paramount Pictures

Senior Manager, Content Partnerships

Paramount Pictures • $86K — $128K *
Media
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in content partnerships or business development in digital media or sports/news media
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for deal analysis and presentations
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; MBA is a plus
  • Deep knowledge of sports and news media landscapes, including rights structures
  • Solid understanding of content licensing business models and partnership lifecycle management
  • Tech-savvy mindset with the ability to learn new tools and optimize workflows
  • Proven track record in managing complex, high-value partner relationships

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate license agreements and partnerships across various media categories
  • Develop and maintain long-term partner relationships with exceptional account management
  • Optimize content pipeline to enhance programming in validated and emerging categories
  • Craft and execute operational plans for partner expansion using data-driven evaluations
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to operationalize deals and enhance content performance
  • Mentor junior team members in deal execution and industry best practices
  • Support senior management on strategic special projects as needed

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Disability benefits
  • Tuition assistance program
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Bonus eligibility
Full Job Description
Overview:
Pluto TV is looking for a Senior Manager of Content Partnerships to help shape the future of our Sports, News, Mini-Major Studio, Anime, Kids, Indie, and broader media partner portfolio. In this role, you'll be at the center of some of our most important content relationships, negotiating deals, deepening partnerships, and driving the content performance that keeps millions of viewers engaged. If you thrive on building relationships, closing high-impact deals, and using data to spot the next big opportunity, this is a chance to make your mark on Pluto TV's content pipeline. This role will be based out of the Paramount Burbank office and will report to the Vice President of Content Partnerships and International Relations.

Apply now and join our team!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Negotiate license agreements, deal amendments, and extensions across Sports, News, Mini-Major Studios, Anime, Kids, Indie, and broader media to structure partnerships for long-term growth
  • Proactively develop and maintain long-term partner relationships, delivering remarkable account management through consistent communication and regular and ad hoc performance reviews
  • Optimize the content pipeline from existing partners to bolster validated categories and support programming expansion across new and emerging categories, including live events and sports rights
  • Craft and execute operational plans for partner expansion, using data and key metrics to evaluate content acquisition opportunities, monitor performance, and identify areas for growth
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Programming, Marketing, PR, Finance, Legal, Operations, Ad Sales, and Distribution to operationalize deals and maximize content performance
  • Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on deal execution, industry best practices, and disciplined data-driven analysis
  • Support senior management on special projects and additional priorities as needed


Basic Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of experience in content partnerships, account management, business development, or content acquisition within digital media, streaming, broadcast, or sports/news media
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent tools) for deal analysis and presentations
  • Bachelors Degree preferred; MBA a plus


Additional Qualifications:
  • Deep knowledge of the sports and news media landscapes, including rights structures, distribution models, and key media companies
  • Solid understanding of content licensing business models, deal structures, and partnership lifecycle management
  • Forward-thinking, tech-savvy mindset with the ability to learn and optimize new tools, platforms, and workflows
  • Proven track record managing complex, high-value partner relationships with a client-first approach
  • Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $86,000.00 - 128,000.00.

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

About Paramount Pictures

Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.

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318 employees
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$1.3 billion
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Net Income
-$24.7 million
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$714.2 million
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