Paramount · 1 day ago
Director, Participations Ultimates & Deal Analysis, CBS Studios
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $150K/yr
10+ years expParamount is a leading entertainment company on a mission to unleash the power of content. They are seeking a Director, Participations Ultimates & Deal Analysis to evaluate, model, and manage participations across their television portfolio, ensuring data-driven decisions that balance creative ambition with financial rigor.
Digital EntertainmentEventsMedia and Entertainment
Hiring Manager
Shawntrice Jackson
Responsibilities
Oversee the modeling of participations and residual ultimates across the TV slate, incorporating complex deal terms and evolving guild/union requirements
Maintain ongoing participation & residual forecasts to ensure accurate cash flow and P&L planning
Partner with Business Affairs, Legal, Labor Relations, and Creative to evaluate new deals with talent, producers, and distributors
Act as the go-to expert on participations & residuals for the CBS Studios Finance org
Support greenlight and investment decisions for new TV projects with the design and presentation of detailed greenlight models, including revenue forecasts, cost structures, participations obligations, and ROI analyses
Simplify complex models in order to generate clear and concise financial recommendations
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in participations for a Studio, network or streamer
Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field
A deep understanding of TV talent agreements, participations & backend definitions, and residual structures
Strong modeling and Excel skills; comfort with complex data and translating it for non-financial audiences
Preferred
MBA preferred; CPA a plus
Entertainment finance, deal analysis or related experience a plus
A strategic approach with the ability to see the big picture, balanced with strong attention to detail
Clear communicator who can collaborate across creative, legal, and financial teams
Benefits
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
Company
Paramount
Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Paramount Pictures.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Vibol Hou
EVP & CTO, Streaming
Anna Priest
SVP, Head of Paramount+ UK & Ireland
Recent News
2026-01-22
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