Manager, Programming and Acquisitions

Last.Fm • New York, NY

433d • $85,600 - $95,000

About The Position

The Manager of Film Programming and Acquisitions will support the Director in all aspects of film planning, curation, scheduling, and licensing for the Paramount+ movie library. This role focuses on films built for or licensed for the service, managing partnerships, and tracking titles from Paramount and Third-Party Studios. The position requires collaboration with various internal teams to ensure effective communication and execution regarding library film titles.

Requirements

• 2+ years in an acquisition, programming, content strategy or strategic marketing for streaming services, television, feature film or interactive media
• Proven success collaborating with cross-functional teams to manage complex projects across diverse groups or organizations
• Subscription VOD service experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, particularly with senior executives and external partners
• Experience using Jira, Airtable, or similar project management tools
• Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel (formulas, pivot tables, v lookups) skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience highly preferred
• Excellent multi-tasking and project management skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to easily interact and collaborate with television production personnel
• Diverse experience and skills across creative, project management, product, and data/metrics
• A self-starter, entrepreneurial demeanor who can balance multiple tasks/projects with limited support staff

Responsibilities

• Assist in the integration, launch, and curation of movie content in the Paramount+ platform
• Collaborate on licensing and acquisitions decisions, screen films, and draft recommendations
• Manage multiple content databases and provide tracking updates to internal collaborators
• Craft merchandising plans for post-theatrical films, Original movies, and licensed library titles
• Generate genre and demo strategies to ensure appropriate volume and genre mix per month
• Use data to guide licensing decisions and recommendations to internal teams
• Highlight monthly movie priorities, titles, and data trends for Programming and Marketing plans
• Partner with Brand leads on licensing opportunities in support of the Paramount+ slate
• Identify programming and curatorial opportunities in support of Heritage Months and Observances, social and historical events, as well as filmic achievements and anniversaries
• Communicate prioritization and planning of press, marketing, and promotional activity around titles coming into and leaving the service each month
• Work alongside Social and Marketing on tailored digital content in support of the movie library

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• PTO
• Bonus eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree