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Overview:
Ready to build the future of Hollywood by driving strategic partnerships and high-stakes film financing? We're in search of a Vice President, Co-Financing and Partnerships to join the team at Paramount Pictures! This role will lead the studios strategic partnerships, including co-financiers sharing in the risk and investment of our film slate, overseeing and negotiating co-financing, distribution, and related deals to align with the studios creative and financial goals.
Help develop the next chapter of our iconic brand. Apply now!
Responsibilities:
Build and implement innovative co-financing strategies that strategically align the studios feature film slate with both creative ambitions and financial objectives
Negotiate and structure complex co-financing and distribution deals with domestic and international partners, ensuring efficient terms for risk-sharing, recoupment, and creative control
Develop, refine, and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate potential deal structures, forecast returns, and assess risk exposure to drive informed decision-making
Champion and sustain positive relationships with a global network of financiers, distributors, and strategic partners, while proactively identifying new co-financing opportunities and emerging markets
Collaborate with Business Affairs and Legal to draft, review, and finalize term sheets, distribution agreements, recoupment schedules, and other contractual documents in compliance with studio policies
Partner with Business Development and senior executives across the studio to identify, pursue, and capitalize on new growth opportunities and strategic partnerships
Coordinate cross-functionally with Finance, Production, Distribution, and Marketing teams to synchronize funding plans with production schedules, release strategies, and promotional initiatives
Coordinate and monitor active co-financing deals by tracking performance, managing recoupment reporting, and delivering actionable updates and insights to senior leadership and external partners
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Finance, Business, or a related field; MBA or JD preferred
10+ years of experience in film finance, investment banking, or entertainment deal-making
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and forecasting tools
Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studios iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramounts film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $230,000.00 - 250,000.00.
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.
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 Paramounts 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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