Senior Manager, Content Partnerships, Paramount Streaming

Responsibilities

• Negotiate license agreements, deal amendments, and extensions across Sports, News, Mini-Major Studios, Anime, Kids, Indie, and broader media to structure partnerships for long-term growth
• Proactively develop and maintain long-term partner relationships, delivering remarkable account management through consistent communication and regular and ad hoc performance reviews
• Optimize the content pipeline from existing partners to bolster validated categories and support programming expansion across new and emerging categories, including live events and sports rights
• Craft and execute operational plans for partner expansion, using data and key metrics to evaluate content acquisition opportunities, monitor performance, and identify areas for growth
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Programming, Marketing, PR, Finance, Legal, Operations, Ad Sales, and Distribution to operationalize deals and maximize content performance
• Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance on deal execution, industry best practices, and disciplined data-driven analysis
• Support senior management on special projects and additional priorities as needed

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in content partnerships, account management, business development, or content acquisition within digital media, streaming, broadcast, or sports/news media
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (or equivalent tools) for deal analysis and presentations
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred; MBA a plus
• Deep knowledge of the sports and news media landscapes, including rights structures, distribution models, and key media companies
• Solid understanding of content licensing business models, deal structures, and partnership lifecycle management
• Forward-thinking, tech-savvy mindset with the ability to learn and optimize new tools, platforms, and workflows
• Prominent track record managing complex, high-value partner relationships with a client-first approach
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail

Additional Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of the sports and news media landscapes, including rights structures, distribution models, and key media companies
• Solid understanding of content licensing business models, deal structures, and partnership lifecycle management
• Forward-thinking, tech-savvy mindset with the ability to learn and optimize new tools, platforms, and workflows
• Prominent track record managing complex, high-value partner relationships with a client-first approach
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail