Coordinator, Business Affairs and Partnerships

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

Overview and Responsibilities This position is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Executive Vice President, Business Affairs & Partnerships, and for supporting the department’s work with internal teams and external partners. This position includes supporting the studio’s co-financing and strategic partnership activities, through financial analysis, deal tracking, and partnership management.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Provides high-level administrative support to the EVP, including assisting in the preparation of EVP work product

• Supports the development and maintenance of strategic partnerships and relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners

• Manages and maintains EVP calendar; schedules appointments, confirms meetings, and coordinates meeting logistics and travel arrangements

• Prepares, proofreads, and distributes internal and external agreements, memos, and correspondence; backs up proofreading and editing of documents prepared by attorneys

• Maintains and updates the status of projects, negotiations, and partnership initiatives in various status report databases and tracking systems

• Serves as a day-to-day point of contact and liaison with internal departments and external partners, fostering collaborative and professional relationships

• Answers and screens phones; routes incoming and outgoing mail, and e-mail, including large distribution lists

• Prepares and processes expense reports, invoices, and purchase requests

• Files correspondence and legal documents in the office filing system; ensures proper indexing and filing of original legal documents

• Supports Business Affairs negotiations by gathering relevant information and precedent and creating “deal charts” and research projects

• Supports the studio’s co-financing, distribution, and strategic partnership efforts

• Prepare analysis, presentations, summaries and recommendations under the supervision of the EVP

• Support negotiations through review of terms sheets, comparables and talking points

• Tracks active co-financing deals, including relevant deadline and milestone, performance against projections, and recoupment reporting

• Tracks key deal terms, deliverables, and renewal dates across the partnership portfolio

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of administrative support experience, preferably in an entertainment, legal, and/or business affairs environment

• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and internet software

Additional Qualifications:

• MBA/JD preferred; Bachelor’s Degree required

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with staff, other administrators, internal and external partners, and senior management

• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple high priorities, appropriately prioritize work, and proactively anticipate and manage time

• Experience in film finance, investment banking, consulting, or entertainment deal-making a plus

Eligibility Requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered

• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s 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 Paramount’s 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: $52,000.00 - 68,000.00.

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.

What We Offer :

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.