Sr Manager, Media Strategy

Paramount Pictures; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Generous PTO

On-site & virtual events

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Paramount Pictures is seeking a Sr Manager of Media Strategy to lead paid media for Paramount+. You will own the full-funnel media approach, coordinating with Program Marketing, buying teams, and external partners to optimize campaigns and drive growth.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate marketing strategies into media activations and build executive-ready decks showcasing performance learnings and next steps.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant work experience in media strategy at a brand or agency.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Data-driven decision making and recommendations.
• Experience working in cross-functional and matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Drives the paid media strategy for Paramount+ Original campaigns, partnering with the Program Marketing & Buying Teams, from briefing through measuring performance.
• Ensures campaigns have cohesive go-to-market media strategies and drives cross-campaign alignment for growth.
• Manages the media agency with budgets, timelines, and audience work.
• Translates marketing strategies into tangible media activations across the team.

Skills

Media strategy

Communication

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Burbank, CA, US, 91505 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 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

The Data & Marketing Group plays a central role in the Paramount+ Streaming Group, in charge of the Consumer & Growth Marketing, Data & Insights, and Business Operations for Paramount+ & Pluto TV at the cornerstone of growth across the free and pay streaming markets.

The Sr Manager, Media Strategy is tasked with helping drive the paid media strategy for Paramount+ Originals. This role leads the paid full-funnel media approach across all channels.

This role sits within the larger Media and Growth team and will partner closely with the Prog Marketing team, the media agency, and media partners. Advancing collaboration, productive use of our media investment, and best in-class entertainment campaigns. The ideal candidate should have a deep background in executing media campaigns that drive measurable results, thrive in a dynamic environment with the ability to work on multiple campaigns at a time. The ideal candidate has entertainment experience, strategic marketing sensibilities, and an affinity for innovation.

Responsibilities:

Drives the paid media strategy for Paramount+ Original campaigns, partnering with the Program Marketing & Buying Teams, from briefing through measuring performance.

Ensures campaigns have cohesive go-to-market media strategies and helps to drive cross-campaign alignment to fuel growth with full funnel media investment planning.

Manages the media agency with media budgets, timelines, audience work, etc.

Partners with collaborators across the marketing team to translate marketing strategies into tangible media activations.

Works across Paramount to coordinate, plan, and measure Owned + Operated media.

Builds deep relationships with key media partners to make the most of investment, ad formats, testing, and learning opportunities.

Contributes to a culture of sharing best practices, creating actionable and easily interpreted reporting in collaboration with the agency and analytics team to uncover media and creative performance insights.

Basic Qualifications:

6+ years relevant work experience in media strategy at a brand or agency

Additional Qualifications:

Previous media/entertainment/streaming experience preferred

Proficient in the digital space and able to make data-driven decisions and recommendations

Forward-thinking, detail-oriented, accountable, and enthusiastic

Great communication and interpersonal skills, including both written & verbal skills

Experience working in highly cross-functional and matrixed organizations; a natural collaborator who enjoys working across teams

Ability to adapt rapidly in an agile environment with shifting priorities — balance cross functional teams’ needs, reacting quickly, dynamically, and intelligently

Ability to both think strategically and execute tactically

Proven initiator with the ability to control multiple projects, prioritize work assignments, meet deadlines, and work in a dynamic environment

Experience building decks for executive-level audiences and EPs

Savvy in building decks and able to synthesize strategy and plans for various audiences

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

Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 128,000.00.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

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