Executive Assistant

We’re looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑quality administrative and organisational support to the Managing Director and the Marketing & Distribution team at Paramount Pictures UK.

This is a varied and fast‑paced role where you’ll play a key part in keeping the business running smoothly, handling sensitive information with care, and supporting a wide range of day‑to‑day activities across the team.

• Managing highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Preparing for meetings, including documents, presentations, test calls and logistics
• Supporting internal and external events such as screenings, premieres and team activities (some evening or weekend work may be required)
• Managing inboxes and diaries, prioritising urgent matters and adapting quickly to changes
• Coordinating meetings and conference calls, including frequent out‑of‑hours calls with international teams
• Acting as a first point of contact for the Managing Director while maintaining an open and collaborative approach
• Organising travel, accommodation and transportation, ensuring timely and accurate itineraries
• Preparing monthly expense reports and supporting purchase orders and invoices
• Providing project coordination and planning support across the team
• Supporting sales data input and wider team administration
• Assisting with acquisitions, script distribution and feedback coordination
• Organising team and VIP screenings, including print delivery and feedback collation
• Supporting production activity where required, including handling secure file transfers and attending set
• Providing general Executive Assistant and personal support as needed

• Previous experience supporting senior leaders in an Executive Assistant or similar role
• Experience working collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word)
• Ability to anticipate needs, communicate clearly and adapt calmly to change
• Excellent attention to detail and a reliable approach to meeting deadlines
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
• Professional judgement when working in high‑pressure environments
• Exposure to theatrical distribution or the film industry
• Script reading and providing structured feedback
• Experience using financial systems such as SAP
• Familiarity with secure file transfer platforms (e.g. FTP tools)
• A genuine interest in film and content

• You take a proactive and organised approach to your work
• You act with integrity and handle sensitive information responsibly
• You understand priorities and respond with appropriate urgency
• You’re motivated, reliable and committed to supporting others
• You build positive working relationships at all levels

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.