Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV, Network 10 (AU) and Channel 5 (UK).
Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.
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This is a permanent full-time role is based in Camden (London)
Hybrid working available (2 days WFH / 3 days Office)
As theSales Media Plannerworking alongside a dedicated Sales team, you will be responsible for ensuring that media planning is completed within the sales policy and deals are reported in accordance with the agreement between Paramount and the client. Media Plans can incorporate all types of media from TV & Sponsorship, to Digital Video Advertising or Social Media partnerships, therefore knowledge of how to plan either linear or digital is required for the role.
Ideally, you'll have 1-2 years' experience working in the advertising industry, and you have a passion to take your career further by engrossing yourself in planning all forms of adverting media across Streaming, Linear airtime and Digital. You don't need to be proficient in all forms of advertising, but as long as you have the appetite & drive to learn then you will thrive in this department.
Functions will also include:
- Pulling together multi-market media plans and having a good knowledge of these markets in order to give sound recommendations to your sales team.
- Working closely with Linear & Digital Operations teams to ensure feasibility of deals, and together run hypothetical rating analysis for the client.
- Ensuring that your sales teams' forecasted deals are updated in our planning systems , keeping the booking systems updated with the latest deal details.
- Chasing copy for campaigns with the agency/client and communicate all requirements for the execution of the media portion of the deal.
- Monitoring campaign performance and liaise with the operations teams to provide any potential optimizations or solutions and feed these back to your sales team.
- Working closely with the Operations teams to compile post campaign reports with supporting analysis and opportunities for further deals.
- From time to time be involved in client research to gather information from external sources and regions, as well as assisting in sales pitch planning & help build presentations.
- Reporting to the Director and providing assistance to the VP/AD/AM in account management, service, reporting and strategy.
- 1-2 years' experience working in an Ad Sales or media planning role
- Knowledge of international markets is preferable, but not essential
- Knowledge of the advertising process for direct digital and TV
- Knowledge of how to plan UK and Intl linear and/or digital media
- Knowledge of programmatic is preferred but not essential
- Strong numerical skills
- Proficient in the advanced features of Excel
- Strong organisational skills
- Good attention to detail
- Articulate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to problem-solve
- Ability to prioritise, multitask and work to deadlines
At Paramount in London, we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and many more, reaching more than 3.8 billion subscribers in 180+ countries and territories, via more than 200 locally programmed and operated TV channels and more than 550 digital media and mobile TV properties,in 40 languages. Come and join a culture where content, people and ideas merge. An exciting and open place where your talents can truly thrive and where our employees make it unique. You could be the next addition to our incredible team!
We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You'll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we're doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks:
- A monthly streaming fund
- All the health and financial benefits you'd expect, and some you wouldn't
- Flexibility to own the way you work
- Mental health activities and support
- All manner of BBQs, socials and events
At Paramount, we value and celebrate difference. We want to ensure that we fully represent the make-up of UK society in our workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to our business. We want to make sure Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; we truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work. We take responsibility of being a Disability Confident Employer seriously and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria of the role applied for. If you require any support or assistance during the interview process, please let your recruiter know or email uk.recruitment@vimn.com and we will be happy to help.