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Senior Manager, Distribution Operations

Paramount · New York, NY · 1 wk ago
On-siteManagement$94k–$130k/yrFull-time

About the role

The Senior Manager, Distribution Operations plays a key role within Paramount’s U.S. Distribution Operations team, leading business-side execution and day-to-day management across critical functions including CBS Broadcast, streaming operations, cable network signal distribution, VOD, and advertising workflows.

Responsibilities

  • Lead FAST and streaming distribution workflows by coordinating across internal engineering teams, platform operators, and external partners—driving issue resolution, validating assumptions, and ensuring readiness and compliance with partner requirements.

  • Execute and oversee cable network signal distribution workflows, including hands-on management of authorizations, deauthorizations, and transporter coordination.

  • Support CBS broadcast distribution operations, including station changes and live event readiness.

  • Maintain accuracy of distribution data across platforms and partners, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations.

  • Partner with technology teams on distribution-related initiatives (e.g., satellite, IP, CDN transitions).

  • Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and control.

  • Oversee CBS VOD operations end-to-end, including scheduling, metadata, artwork, and partner distribution—ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, and alignment with partner requirements.

  • Manage CBS VOD performance and workflows, including issue resolution, availability audits, and cross-functional coordination.

  • Provide business oversight of cable network VOD operations, partnering with internal scheduling teams while managing MVPD relationships, escalations, and consolidated reporting.

  • Partner with Ad Operations and external partners to ensure effective dynamic ad insertion (DAI) across VOD and linear platforms.

  • Drive resolution of issues impacting ad delivery and monetization.

  • Translate distribution-related contractual requirements into operational execution, ensuring compliance across partners.

  • Support renewals, launches, and ongoing partner readiness.

  • Serve as a key escalation point for cross-platform operational issues.

  • Provide guidance and oversight to junior team members.

  • Partner cross-functionally (Sales, Strategy, Tech, Legal, Finance) to align business requirements with operational execution and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in business operations, content distribution, or related fields.

  • Experience across multiple distribution operations areas (e.g., signal distribution, VOD, FAST/streaming, advertising workflows), with the ability to operate from a business and cross-functional perspective.

  • Proven ability to manage complex, cross-platform workflows and partner relationships.

  • Strong organizational and project management skills with a hands-on approach to execution.

  • Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools (e.g., Claude) to improve operational workflows, automate tasks, and enhance data analysis and decision-making.

  • Ability to interpret technical and contractual requirements and translate them into operational execution across cross-functional teams.

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage partner relationships.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with automation tools preferred.

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