Paramount · 1 day ago
Contract Recruiter, Talent Acquisition - Campus & Early Career Recruiting (On Site- LA or NYC)
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$80K/yr - $95K/yr
4+ years expParamount is a leading global media and entertainment company on a mission to unleash the power of content. They are seeking a hands-on Contract Recruiter to support internship and full-time hiring across various corporate functions, focusing on developing and retaining early career talent.
Digital EntertainmentEventsMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Lead full‑cycle recruitment for corporate internships and full‑time (below Manager roles) across functions such as Finance, HR, Legal, Global Business Services, and Operations
Serve as a trusted talent advisor, spearheading recruitment processes that ensure competitive candidate slates
Partner closely with HR business partners and corporate leaders to understand evolving talent needs across entry‑level pipelines
Act as the primary point of contact for corporate interns, curating meaningful development programming and experiences
Represent Paramount at internal/external recruitment events, including campus engagements, career fairs, and industry‑specific activations
Champion consistency in recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with internal standards, policies, and best practices
Contribute to building and maintaining robust relationships with external organizations, student groups, and early‑career talent programs
Qualification
Required
4+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, ideally within early-career and corporate functional recruiting
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Human Resources, Management, Psychology, Sociology, Communications, or related field
Strong knowledge of full-lifecycle recruitment, including pre-qualification, interviewing, assessing, and closing candidates across multiple job families
Demonstrated ability to influence and partner successfully with hiring managers and cross-functional partners
Solid client service mentality with great written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while setting clear expectations with stakeholders
Experience partnering with student groups, universities, and external early-career talent organizations
High degree of flexibility, resourcefulness, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience working within media, entertainment, or broadcast is a plus
Knowledge with ATS tools such as SuccessFactors and related HR/recruiting technologies (video interviewing, assessment platforms, etc.)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Life insurance coverage
Disability benefits
Tuition assistance program
PTO
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
Current Stage
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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