Director, Corporate Strategy

Paramount•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Director of Corporate Strategy drives strategic initiatives that shape Paramount's future direction and competitive positioning. This role develops insights and strategic recommendations that inform executive decision-making across the enterprise, working as part of the Corporate Strategy team under the EVP of Strategy and Corporate Development. The Director collaborates closely with senior management across business units including Direct to Consumer, TV Media, and Studios, as well as functional teams in Finance, Operations, and Technology. This position operates with supervision from the SVP, Corporate Strategy, exercising significant individual judgment in developing strategic frameworks and leading complex cross-functional initiatives.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or private equity with demonstrated expertise in media, entertainment, or technology sectors
MBA or advanced degree from top-tier institution with well-developed quantitative and analytical coursework
Expertise in financial modeling and data analysis with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools including Tableau or Power BI
Proven ability to manage complex, ambiguous projects individually while influencing senior stakeholders without direct authority
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to C-level executives and Board members
Willingness to travel up to 25% for business unit visits, industry events, and strategic planning sessions

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in streaming media, content production, or digital platform businesses with understanding of subscriber economics and content licensing models
Familiarity with emerging technologies including AI/ML applications in media, advertising technology, and content personalization systems
Previous experience at major media companies or entertainment studios with established relationships across the industry ecosystem
Knowledge of international media markets and global content strategies, particularly in high-growth regions

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end strategic planning processes including market analysis, competitive assessments, and business case development
Develop data-driven strategic recommendations by conducting quantitative modeling, scenario planning, and qualitative reasoning to evaluate growth opportunities, partnership structures, and new business models across Paramount's portfolio
Partner directly with business unit leaders to translate enterprise strategy into actionable operating plans, facilitating strategic reviews and serving as thought partner on critical business decisions affecting content investment, distribution strategy, and technology priorities
Create and deliver executive presentations and Board materials that synthesize complex strategic issues into clear narratives with actionable recommendations
Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives by establishing project governance, managing workstreams, and ensuring alignment between strategy and business unit execution priorities
Build strategic frameworks and analytical tools that enable consistent decision-making across the organization, establishing methodologies for market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and investment evaluation
Execute special projects and ad-hoc analyses as directed by senior leadership, responding to time-sensitive strategic questions and emerging market developments