Manager, Corporate Development

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance. Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled. Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day. If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

Overview:

The Paramount Skydance Corporate Development Group is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, executing, and integrating/separating the company’s strategic acquisitions, divestitures, investments, and joint ventures. The Manager role will work with team members and senior leadership throughout the Paramount Skydance business units to assess and execute external transaction opportunities and internal business-building opportunities. The Group has a process that governs the organization’s M&A activities. Within that framework, the individual is expected to work and make decisions with some level of independence. For unresolved issues, the individual is expected to recommend a course of action for discussion. The individual will have the opportunity to develop close working relationships with key leaders at and beyond Paramount Skydance, and as such will need to exercise good judgment and quick thinking.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Collaborate with team members, senior management, business units, and outside advisors to identify and assess potential external transactions in the form of acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, minority investments, and business development opportunities

Assist with transaction execution, including developing valuation analyses and transaction briefing materials and coordinating due diligence efforts

Conduct research on target companies, competitors, and market dynamics to support opportunity evaluation

Build financial and operating models; develop various financial analyses including discounted cash flow, merger analysis, comparable company analysis, precedent transaction analyses, and general financial statement analyses; present analytics to an executive audience

Track current deal flow and proactive & reactive pipelines

Build strong working relationships across the Paramount Skydance organization

Basic Qualifications:

3+ years at a top-tier investment bank or private equity firm preferred

Bachelor’s Degree required (with preference for an MBA)

Strong interest in the intersection of Media and Technology

Additional Qualifications:

Deep financial modeling expertise with knowledge of accounting, corporate finance, and valuation

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent research skills and ability to prioritize, synthesize, and present information in written format

Attention to detail

Ability to work skillfully and on multiple projects at once

Comfort operating in environments with ambiguity and evolving priorities

Strong interpersonal skills with the solid ability to persuade others, build consensus, and work in a team

About Skydance Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $120,400.00 - 165,600.00.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing compensation, or a range thereof, for roles where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, external market data, internal equity, skill set, experience, training, education, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of our total compensation package. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. This position is bonus eligible.

What We Offer :

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here .

Generous paid time off.

Complimentary subscriptions to HBO Max, Paramount+, and other Skydance streaming services and digital news products.

Robust employee engagement opportunities, including access to exclusive screenings and events, speaker series, volunteer activities and more.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation during the job application and/or recruitment process. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.