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Director, Participations Ultimates & Deal Analysis, CBS Studios Join to apply for the Director, Participations Ultimates & Deal Analysis role at Paramount. #WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in? We’ve got the brands, stars, and power to entertain the planet, and we need you! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who recognize the power of content and enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter for our audiences and employees and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. Overview & Responsibilities We’re looking for a Director, Participations Ultimates & Deal Analysis to join our team and play a key role in shaping how we evaluate, model, and manage participations across our television portfolio for CBS Studios, CBS Entertainment and Nick Studios. This role will lead the development of greenlight models for scripted, unscripted, and digital‑first projects, ensuring executives have insights to make data‑driven decisions that balance creative ambition with financial rigor. The role blends finance, deal analysis, and critical thinking to help drive strategic decision‑making around talent agreements, partnerships, and distribution opportunities. 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 detailed greenlight models, including revenue forecasts, cost structures, participations obligations, and ROI analyses. Simplify complex models to generate clear and concise financial recommendations. Basic Qualifications 10+ years of experience in participations for a Studio, network or streamer. Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field. 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. Additional Qualifications MBA preferred; CPA a plus. Entertainment finance, deal analysis or related experience a plus. Strategic approach with ability to see the big picture, balanced with strong attention to detail. Clear communicator who can collaborate across creative, legal, and financial teams. Salary Hiring Salary Range: $135,000.00 - 150,000.00. The hiring salary range applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington State, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on a variety of job‑related factors. Benefits Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Full list of benefits: Generous paid time off. 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. Explore life at Paramount: Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation. Call 212.846.5500 or email paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. #J-18808-Ljbffr Paramount

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