#We Are Paramount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto 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:

Paramount’s Advertising Sales, Sourcing and Enterprise Technology Group is seeking a highly motivated Director to join our Business & Legal Affairs team. In this role, you will support transactional and advisory functions across broad, cross-functional client groups, including corporate, brand and ad sales research, multiplatform advertising sales and operations, branded content and integrated marketing, influencer marketing,data licensing, anti-piracy, and distribution. You will work on a variety of complex transactions for various business areas across all Paramount programming services.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a key business partner to cross-functional teams groups representing all Paramount programming services by identifying operational needs, supporting deal workflows, and helping guide decision-making.

• Support the development and implementation of business processes, policies, and best practices that align with broader Business & Legal Affairs objectives.

• Draft, review, and negotiate data licensing and research services agreements, enterprise software and SaaS licenses, advertising agreements (linear, digital, CTV), insertion orders, non-disclosure agreements, data protection agreements, and agreements relating to ad sales operations, talent and influencer activations (including social media terms and conditions), integrated marketing, and distribution across all media platforms.

• Maintain and update contract templates; create new templates as needed.

• Assist SVP of BALA with marketing initiatives, including influencer agreements and special projects.

• Manage a high volume of deals and prioritize workload independently.

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience, including 3+ years’ experience autonomously drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements and amendments as a contracts director, manager, paralegal, or similar role.

• Experience in advertising technology, integrated marketing, influencer marketing, research/data, software/technology services, and digital media.

• Strong understanding of software licensing/development, ad sales operations, social media, data licensing, privacy, copyright/IP laws, anti-piracy, distribution, licensing, and entertainment.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage high volume of deals, prioritize workload, and work independently.

• Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. from accredited law school preferred; excellent academic credentials.

Additional Qualifications:

• In-house experience preferred; law firm/private practice experience managing transactional matters and direct client interaction considered.

Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) 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+, and Pluto TV, 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Hiring Salary Range: $130,000.00 - 155,000.00.

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.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

• 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.

• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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.

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