Audience Acquisition Specialist

Paramount Pictures; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Paramount Pictures is seeking an Audience Acquisition Specialist for our MACS team. You will own day-to-day paid mobile app user acquisition campaigns across Paramount+ and PlutoTV, with hands-on management of partners and performance reporting.

The role requires 1–2+ years in mobile app marketing, a collaborative, data-driven mindset, and on-site work in Burbank, CA or New York City. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2+ years of hands-on mobile app user acquisition experience.
• Experience with mobile app measurement and attribution tools.

Responsibilities

• Build, traffic, and manage paid mobile app user acquisition campaigns across Paramount+ and PlutoTV.
• Manage budget pacing and shifting across the app portfolio, including pacing checks and reconciliation.
• Own recurring performance reporting across campaigns (weekly/monthly).
• Coordinate creative delivery and trafficking for banners, videos, and native creatives.
• Run end-to-end PlutoTV campaign operations, including media planning and reporting.

Skills

Mobile app marketing

Campaign management

Partnership management

Analytics & reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

InMobi

Moloco

Jampp

YouAPPi

Kochava

AppsFlyer

Job description

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Burbank, CA, US, 91502 New York, NY, US, 10036

Marketing

Burbank

Full-Time

On-Site

#WeAreParamount 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.

We are hiring an Audience Acquisition Specialist for our DTC Paramount team.This role is based (5) days on-site in Burbank, CA or New York City, NY.

As an Audience Acquisition Specialist for MACS, you will own the day-to-day execution of paid mobile app user acquisition campaigns across Paramount+ and PlutoTV. You will manage recurring performance reporting, budget pacing and shifting, creative delivery and trafficking, and end-to-end PlutoTV campaign operations, while serving as the primary point of contact for key acquisition partners (e.g., InMobi, Moloco, Jampp, YouAPPi) and spearheading ongoing CPA optimization and A/B testing. The ideal candidate has prior experience in paid app user acquisition and is looking to grow their career within mobile app marketing, with a well-developed awareness of how to drive business goals and evaluate performance against key metrics (KPIs). Knowledge with the mobile app ecosystem - including app post-back tracking, the iOS ATT measurement framework, SKAN attribution, and MMP technology (e.g., Kochava) - is a strong plus. The candidate shows a robust work ethic and a drive to continually learn and grow their digital marketing skills, and must be organized, punctual, and professional. The role will support the team’s efforts on paid acquisition campaigns, with special focus on mobile app campaign operations and processes.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Build, traffic, and manage paid mobile app user acquisition campaigns across Paramount+ and PlutoTV, working through various ad managers/DSPs and partner platforms (e.g., InMobi, Moloco, Jampp, YouAPPi)
• Manage budget pacing and shifting across the app portfolio, including twice-weekly pacing checks, IO issuance, and reconciliation against monthly spend and CPA/CPIA targets
• Own recurring performance reporting, including Monday/Wednesday reporting checks across Paramount+ app campaigns, bi-weekly US insights reporting, and monthly ad hoc reporting for priority titles
• Coordinate creative delivery and trafficking, including banners, videos, and native creatives for top-tier shows, plus monthly creative selection across app partners
• Run end-to-end PlutoTV campaign operations, including media planning, creative delivery, and performance reporting
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact across key acquisition partners, managing relationships, optimization, and testing roadmaps
• Drive performance testing initiatives (e.g., carousel/CTA A/B tests) and ongoing CPA optimization across DSP and partner channels
• Monitor campaign performance and delivery to ensure campaigns deliver in full against agreed flight dates and budgets, proactively taking action if campaigns fall short
• Collaborate with partners and internal teams to ensure billing accuracy, invoice tracking, and data integrity across internal dashboards
• Collaborate with the larger MACS team to communicate campaign progress, learnings, and updates in mobile app marketing, and monitor competitor activity and industry trends
• Execute special projects as needed

Key Projects:

• Build and launch mobile app campaigns with accuracy for tags, names, and tracking details
• Monitor campaign KPIs and pacing to benchmarks
• Process invoices and ensure timely payment
• Provide key reports + insights to aid in strategic decision-making across campaigns

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 1-2+ years of hands-on mobile app user acquisition experience (e.g., Apple Search Ads, Google UAC, InMobi, Moloco, Jampp, YouAPPi, etc.) strongly preferred, ideally gained at a media agency or entertainment/streaming organization
• Experience with mobile app acquisition platforms, including app DSPs and partner networks (e.g., InMobi, Moloco, Jampp, YouAPPi) and mobile measurement partners/attribution tools (e.g., Kochava, AppsFlyer)
• Familiarity with the mobile app measurement ecosystem, including iOS ATT, SKAN attribution, app post-back tracking, and mobile measurement partners (e.g., Kochava)
• Strong computer skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to a challenging, dynamic environment of multiple priorities and stakeholders
• Enthusiastic, passionate and robust work ethic
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Able to work autonomously and manage routine campaign operations with general direction, while seeking guidance on new projects or initiatives
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, proactively communicating bandwidth and deliverables

May also have:

• Professional Certification: mobile app marketing or attribution certification (e.g., AppsFlyer, Kochava, Google Ads/App campaigns, etc.) or other equivalent
• Experience with project management software or platforms such as Asana, Trello, JIRA, Basecamp or equivalent

Hiring Salary Range: $65,000.00 - 85,000.00.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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.

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