Paramount Pictures Hiring for Director, Creative Advertising at Los Angeles, CA Full Time

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

Job Summary

This position assists in the creative direction, development and execution of digital advertising and marketing strategy for Motion Picture marketing.

Responsibilities to include, but not limited to:

• Primary responsibilities require interfacing with executive vice-president, senior management, filmmakers, feature film cast and crew, editorial and advertising agencies as well as Paramount Pictures marketing departments with the motion picture department and inter-division departments
• Weekly meetings include strategy meetings, research meetings, advertising agency meetings, post-production meetings and budget meetings
• Manage Digital Creative Budgets
• Concept, create and produce ads for digital/online placement – working with our digital agencies.
• Manage workflow with the digital marketing team to ensure all integration memos are filled and timelines for delivery are adhered to (managing asset deadlines, updating creative/campaign messaging, etc)
• Interpret digital media plans and manage the creation of different assets required to fill those media plans
• Participate in, understand and apply the findings of traditional market research and testing to the digital advertising space
• Work with the digital analytics team to assess the success of campaigns during campaign flight and optimize/adjust accordingly
• Work with digital and brand strategy to craft trailer launch plans and ensure all required creative elements for launches are delivered on schedule
• Participate in creative research and ideation, including comparable campaigns, cues, copy and concepts
• Increased involvement in creative strategy and execution of AV, Print and Digital materials
• Manage quotes culls, accolades and awards tracking
• Strong working knowledge of digital and social media landscape with a clear understanding of the

following:

• Distribution platform – understanding of the various digital platforms such as Facebook, You Tube, Instagram, Snapchat, FEPs and site driven placements and the best practices for those platforms
• Types of content – a working understanding the different ad types used digitally – : 06 bumpers, : 10s : 15s, Motion graphics driven creative and longer form AV materials
• Tone/Voice – An understanding of how to extend the tone/voice established in traditional forms of creative advertising and carry over into the digital space
• Understanding of the primary KPIs that determine success of digital advertisements

Qualifications/Skills

Basic qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Minimum 7 years related experience
• Experience working on significant Theatrical Marketing campaigns with primary focus on digital and social media outlets

Desired skills/experience

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (creative file types, etc), BOX, iMovie, etc.

Eligibility requirements:

• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

REMARKS: The Company reserves the right to add, delete or modify duties and job requirements at any time. An applicant must meet the minimum job requirements of the job for which he or she is applying. Moreover, the Company may, as it deems appropriate in its sole discretion, evaluate whether an incumbent continues to satisfy the minimum job requirements of the job that he/she holds. With respect to a request for reasonable accommodation, the Company will evaluate whether the applicant or employee can perform the essential functions of the subject job with or without reasonable accommodation. The Company’s evaluation of a request for reasonable accommodation will include engaging in the interactive process with the applicant or employee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $110,000.00 – 125,000.00.

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.

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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