Director – Strategy and Insights - Paramount Pictures

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Overview:

If you're excited by the idea of influencing how some of the world's biggest movies are created and launched, then look no further. We're hiring a Director of Strategy and Insights to join us at Paramount Pictures!

At Paramount, our Strategy and Insights team sits at the intersection of consumer insights and creative strategy, shaping how upcoming releases are made, marketed, and distributed. This role offers rare exposure to the entire film slate, from original titles to iconic franchises like Mission: Impossible, Transformers, Sonic the Hedgehog, and A Quiet Place.

Within the studio, this team serves as the voice of the audience, understanding how moviegoers feel about our films and brands and translating those perspectives into strategies that help us tell stories that connect authentically. This role requires someone who can balance analytical rigor with creative intuition, and who can build genuine trust and influence with creative and marketing leaders — not just deliver findings to them.

As Director, you'll help drive how insights guide strategy for all Paramount Motion Picture releases and play a key role in designing and implementing the research that shapes creative direction. You'll report to the Senior Vice President of Global Strategy and Insights and work closely with teams across the studio.

Apply now and join us!

Responsibilities:

• Drive research findings into actionable strategies that guide Paramount’s full slate of releases
• Lead the division in developing qualitative and quantitative research to tackle key questions and challenges
• Manage research planning and delivery, including vendor management, questionnaire development, and reporting
• Design clear, dynamic visual documents that communicate research findings and data effectively
• Present research insights regularly at marketing strategy and management meetings, acting as a trusted, consultative partner to creative and marketing leadership
• Actively supply ideas and feedback in meetings, presentations, and brainstorming sessions
• Assess each motion picture’s target audience, opportunities, and challenges
• Monitor research trends and guidelines to implement innovative approaches across the studio, including evaluating competitive campaigns, expanding statistical analysis, and advancing AI use in research

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8+ years in marketing, content, or audience research
• MBA or comparable advanced degree in social sciences, business, statistics, marketing, or a related field preferred, but not required where seniority and impact are clearly established
• Entertainment or related market research experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex research into a clear point of view for non-research stakeholders, and to build trust and influence with senior creative and marketing leaders
• Excellent communication, presentation, professional writing, and problem-solving skills
• Shown project management and organizational skills

Additional Qualifications: 

• Experience with data visualization tools and software
• Strong knowledge of movies and a passion for entertainment

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+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $120,000.00 - 150,000. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, 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.  

Skydance is an equal opportunity employer (EOE)

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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