About the Role
The General Manager will run the business side of The Free Press day to day while also setting, guiding, and executing the strategy at a high level, in deep collaboration with editorial leadership. They will be responsible for developing and managing a high performing team that delivers operational excellence, analytical rigor, and best in class outcomes for all elements of the business. This person has a passion for the work of The Free Press and is committed to building and constantly evolving the infrastructure to support the editorial work of the company.
Responsibilities
- Work with the masthead leadership team to set and execute company priorities across existing and new business lines, distribution, and partnerships
- Own the company's operating plan, budgets, and P&L; be accountable for revenue, costs, and margin across subscriptions, advertising / sponsorships, events, and all other business lines
- Lead and manage a team across finance, operations, sales / events, growth, product, and all other business side functions that support the growth of an editorial product
- Oversee the development of real processes and infrastructure that enable the company to scale without losing the scrappiness of a startup
- Represent the business side of The Free Press internally and externally to all necessary stakeholders
- Serve as an in-office leader and culture carrier
- Craft and implement a vision for using AI to improve the operating cadence of the company
Requirements
- 13+ years of experience in strategy, operations, finance, or general management, with previous P&L ownership necessary
- A proven track record of growing a business unit, managing high performing teams, negotiating deals, and developing talent
- Experience in media, publishing, or another subscription business is preferred
- A network in media, advertising, or events that the company can draw on is preferred
Location
- New York City
- California
- Colorado
- Washington state
Work Type
- On-site
Experience Level
- 13+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $325,000.00 - $375,000.00
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k) plan
- Life insurance coverage
- Disability benefits
- Tuition assistance program
- PTO
- Bonus eligible
About the Company
- Paramount Skydance Corporation (NASDAQ: PSKY) 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+, and Pluto TV, among others.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
- At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off.
- From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.
- 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.
