Overview & Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for providing day-to-day contract & legal administration support to the Paramount Global Content Distribution division by timely and efficiently preparing contracts, coordinating execution of approved agreements and tracking and distributing documents.
- Prepare contracts, amendments and other legal documents using established templates in connection with Paramount’s worldwide television and digital distribution of motion pictures and episodic content, with a focus on pay TV, basic TV, free TV, SVOD and AVOD/FVOD
- Review contracts, amendments and other legal documents prepared by contract administrators using established templates
- Coordinate and track status of agreements and related payments
- Coordinate and correspond with the Sales, Business Affairs, Creative Affairs, Finance and Legal departments regarding contract administration issues
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned and directed by the Director, Contract & Legal Affairs and senior members of the Legal & Business Affairs team
Basic Qualifications:
- 7+ years of equivalent experience at a major television/motion picture studio and/or comparable administration experience at a law firm
- Paralegal legal certification, or equivalent work experience
- Solid drafting skills and the ability to manage and prioritize a heavy workload while maintaining keen attention to detail
Additional Qualifications:
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience with agreements such as linear and digital distribution license agreements
- Familiarity with the motion picture and television program licensing process and terminology
- Strong analytical, writing and organization skills
- Strong interpersonal, communication and consultative skills
- Teamwork-oriented attitude and experience operating as part of a close team
- Ability to multi-task and manage a high-volume workload effectively
- Ability to work proactively, exercise good judgment and make sound decisions
- Adaptable to changes
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Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount’s portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry’s most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.
Additional Information:
Hiring Salary Range: $85,000 – $107,000. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, 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.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
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