Executive Assistant at Paramount in Burbank, CA

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:

Marketing Operational Strategy & Alignment sits at the center of the Data & Marketing Group, connecting the diverse functions and touchpoints that support Paramount+ and Pluto TV. The team works across Consumer & Creative Marketing, Marketing Production & Operations, Content Strategy, Data & Insights, Promotional and Ad Operations, Media, Audience Strategy & Search, and more — all in service of our subscription and ad-supported streaming businesses. Our mission is to expand marketing capabilities, improve operational efficiency, and drive collaboration and functional clarity across the Data & Marketing Group and its partners, delivering impactful results across divisions. DTC Global Media Strategy is the team that owns full-funnel paid media planning and decisioning across Paramount+ and Pluto TV, spanning budget architecture, audience-based buying, partner relationships, and media efficacy measurement. We sit at the intersection of performance marketing, OTT strategy, forecasting, and campaign analytics, working across the portfolio's major titles and franchises and our key media partners to drive subscriber and viewership outcomes for both our subscription streaming service, Paramount+, and our ad-supported streaming service, Pluto TV.

We are seeking a top-notch Executive Assistant with demonstrated professionalism and a genuine desire to serve as a right hand and build a real partnership with senior executives. This role primarily supports the SVP, Marketing Operational Strategy & Alignment and the SVP, Media Strategy, with occasional backup support to the Chief Marketing & Data Officer. The ideal candidate is a high-performing generalist who juggles multiple responsibilities, projects, and deadlines with strong attention to detail, and who can be diplomatic and trusted with confidential information. The successful candidate brings high energy, flexibility, poise, and confidence, along with the ability to interface with clients, senior leaders, and colleagues in a professional, approachable, and positive manner. They are adept at problem-solving, dynamic, insightful, and forward-thinking

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage and maintain calendars, schedules, travel and expense reporting for two or more executives.
• Serve as West Coast back-up Executive Assistant to the Chief Marketing & Data Officer.
• Act upon the broad goals of an executive office, understanding their implications for daily and weekly priorities with minimal direction, while navigating the Data & Marketing Group's organizational structure and leadership.
• Develop and implement efficient systems for sharing and managing information, projects, and communications related to the Data & Marketing Group, per the strategic direction of the SVP, Marketing Operational Strategy & Alignment and SVP, Media Strategy, ensuring accurate and timely turnaround.
• Coordinate and schedule key vendor & constituent meetings, related communications, and the exchange of pertinent data among Marketing Operational Strategy & Alignment, Media.
• Strategy, HR business partners, and Data & Marketing Group senior leadership, based on organizational needs.
• Exercise political acumen to communicate diplomatically and navigate interactions with senior leaders, cross-functional leads, and colleagues within the Data & Marketing Group and across larger cross-functional initiatives.
• Coordinate high-level meetings and events across various locations, including scheduling, agenda creation, logistics, space plans, guest lists, RSVP tracking, and catering.
• Manage Data & Marketing Group executive attendance at premiere and industry awards and events throughout the year.
• Manage confidential business matters and communications; track a variety of business documents.
• Conduct research on specialized topics as required.
• Develop internal network of EAs, Facilities, and other key contacts.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience
• 7+ years of administrative experience supporting Vice Presidents and above
• Sound judgment, diplomacy, and the ability to take initiative, with high-level discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive data
• Technically savvy, with some media or technology background
• Expert-level written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working across a broad range of internal and external high-level managers, executives, and organizations
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment under time strain, remaining flexible, proactive, adept at problem-solving, and efficient
• Skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple projects concurrently, with reliable follow-through
• Characteristics of a self-starter, including the ability to make decisions on behalf of the executive
• Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, with a professional demeanor across all levels of management
• Comfortable working autonomously and as part of a team

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with Concur, Oracle Fusion, Airtable, and Google Suite
• Experience setting up and maintaining distribution lists and pivot tables
• Experience leveraging AI tools

Location: 231 W Olive Ave in Burbank

Paramount Streaming, a division within Paramount Global, is the home to the company's direct-to-consumer services spanning free and paid in the form of Pluto TV and Paramount+. Pluto TV is the global leader in free ad-supported TV, delivering more than 1,400 global channels and an extensive library of streaming content, including live and original channels. Paramount+, digital subscription video-on-demand and live streaming service, combines live sports, breaking news, and A Mountain of Entertainment™. Paramount+ features an expansive library of original series, hit shows and popular movies across every genre from world-renowned brands and production studios, including SHOWTIME®.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000.00 - 100,000.00.

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:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefitshere.
• Generous paid time off.
• Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.
• Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

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.