Source, track, and evaluate commercial film script packages, footage, and completed films for theatrical release potential that maximize our distribution.
Acquisitions
Data entry, filing and tracking of all incoming and existing creative/administrative documents, including script/project submissions. Read scripts and write coverage when requested.
Responsible for tracking, monitoring and assisting in assessing the product in the pipeline to identify projects suitable for international distribution.
Handle a high volume of industry and talent relationships, maintaining and tracking key contacts. Conduct research on film industry trends, box office performance, and competitor acquisitions to inform decision-making.
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.
Review and make recommendations on creative submissions for programming development considerations. Maintains project tracking docs and competitor tracking grids in the MOW/Under $2M space.
Lead the curation and development of cost-effective originals to drive success across both linear and SVOD platforms, fostering diversity and inclusion in our content offerings.
Track and evaluate finished films and literary material for acquisitions, film/TV development, research, and writing sample purposes.
Read and watch a high volume of weekly script and film submissions. Write concise coverage analyzing submitted films for consideration of acquisition or talent tracking.
Facilitate meetings for high-profile entertainment executives and potential business partners e.g., producers, directors. Read scripts and write coverage when requested.
Maintain calendar and scheduling for Acquisitions department. Schedule meetings with potential business partners e.g., agents, film reps, distributors etc.
Data entry, filing and tracking of all incoming and existing creative/administrative documents, including script/project submissions. Read scripts and write coverage when requested.
Manage and prioritize project tasks and appointments. Evaluate project submissions when requested. Take notes in meetings and summarize action items.
Duties include script coverage, updating databases, drafting correspondence, and viewing trailers, rough cuts, & finished films for research.
Develop relationship with creative community to identify and source content, including evaluating and prioritizing proposals.
Managing schedule of the EVP, including coordinating daily meetings and appointments. Arranging complex travel plans and itineraries, compiling documents for travel-related meetings, and accompanying supervisor when requested.
Data entry, filing and tracking of all incoming and existing Creative/administrative documents, including script/project submissions. Read scripts and write coverage when requested.
This position requires someone with two to three years of experience in competitive festival Acquisitions. Knowledge of development, production or agencies is essential.
Direct and maintain studio oversight on a slate of 80+ projects per year (movies and series). Engage creative executives and external producers on preliminary breakdowns, budgets, and schedules.
Heavy script coverage, scheduling meetings (in-person and Zoom), fielding and rolling calls, maintaining detailed notes on tracking grids, and preparing presentation materials.
The role will handle administrative functions for the President, Acquisitions, and will play a role on the acquisitions team; screening Films, and evaluating scripts, etc.
Oversee a global production slate of original IP, reviewing scripts, treatments, outlines, production schedules, assets, Music, dailies and cuts and providing timely feedback.
Responsible for running office logistics: supplies orders, rent, internet, security system, general liability insurance, printer servicing, etc.
Read and screen materials and provide prompt creative feedback to the team. Assign script coverage to our Story Analysts and oversee our script coverage allocation system to track delivery and accuracy of their reports to ensure materials are covered in a timely manner.
Tasks include lots of data entry, scheduling, script reading and screening films.
Supply all required materials and support social media marketing campaigns for upcoming Film releases.
The Content Associate will play an integral role in the content acquisition process helping the team track and evaluate opportunities across all major Film festivals and partner submissions throughout the year.
Should have passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion and/or commitment to advocating for underrepresented communities.
