Director, Content Acquisitions (Movies & Series)

Director, Content Acquisitions (Movies & Series)

On a mission to unleash the power of content you in? We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet now all we're missing is YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter both for our audiences and our employees and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Overview: We are seeking a Director, Content Acquisitions, to be a key contributor role in acquiring content for Paramount's TV Media Group. The Director will work closely with key partners in the TV Media Group and with a wide range of teams throughout the company, including Programming, Finance, and Research. This role is designed as a senior individual contributor and will drive negotiations for movie deals and be involved in series negotiations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage the process and negotiations for movie packages, additional service options, additional telecast options for assigned studios business.
• Work closely with Department Head to prep and strategize on series acquisitions, working deals from start to execution.
• Key Liaison with Studio/Distributor contacts, ensuring strong, positive relationships with key salespeople.
• Develop and distribute Internal Deal Memos, communicating key deal points to appropriate constituents.
• Work with Legal team to ensure contracts for closed deals are accurately drafted and closed and executed on time.
• Manage the inputting of closed deals into the department's database.
• Track competitive marketplace information and ensure that it's entered in department database.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 6+ years of experience in Content Acquisitions with robust film and TV series knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage end-to-end content acquisition deal processes, including negotiation of licensing terms, stakeholder alignment, and contract execution.
• Proven people management experience, including leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced media or entertainment environment.
• Strong analytical understanding, including fluency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Qualifications:

• Programming and/or Scheduling Background a plus.
• Salesforce experience a plus.
• Familiarity with industry trends, competitive landscapes, and market analysis.
• Ability to pivot with ease and flexibility and deep attention to detail and consistency.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, executive-ready insights.

Paramount Network is a premium entertainment destination that pushes the limits of storytelling with bold original scripted and non-scripted series. Inspired by over a century of cinema, Paramount Network is where today's brightest stars bring the experience of the big screen to every screen with stories that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal. A subsidiary of Paramount Global, Paramount Network has a global reach of 234 million households across 117 countries.

Hiring Salary Range: $130,000.00 - 170,000.00. 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.

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Generous paid time off. An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams. Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events. Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

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. 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.