Executive Assistant

Role overview

Paramount Pictures UK is hiring an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Managing Director and the Marketing & Distribution function. This position is broad in scope and moves quickly, requiring someone who can keep things organised, protect confidential information, and help the wider team stay on track with everyday priorities.

Key duties

• Handle highly confidential and sensitive material with a professional and discreet approach.
• Plan meeting preparation, including documents, presentations, test calls and logistical arrangements.
• Support internal and external events such as screenings, premieres and team activities; some evening or weekend availability may be needed.
• Keep inboxes and calendars organised, prioritise urgent issues, and respond smoothly to schedule changes.
• Arrange meetings and conference calls, including regular calls outside normal hours with overseas colleagues.
• Serve as an initial contact point for the Managing Director while remaining approachable and collaborative.
• Book travel, hotels and transport, and ensure itineraries are accurate and delivered on time.
• Prepare monthly expense claims and assist with purchase orders and invoices.
• Provide planning and coordination support on projects across the team.
• Assist with sales data entry and broader team administration tasks.
• Help with acquisitions, script distribution and gathering feedback.
• Coordinate team and VIP screenings, including print delivery and feedback collection.
• Support production-related work when needed, including secure file transfers and on-set attendance.
• Carry out general executive assistant duties and personal support as required.

Skills and experience required

The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting senior leaders in an executive assistant or similar capacity, and should be comfortable working collaboratively within a team. Strong planning and prioritisation skills are essential, along with confidence using Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word. You should be able to stay calm when plans change, communicate clearly, work independently or alongside others, and maintain strong accuracy while meeting deadlines. Good judgement under pressure is also important.

Desirable background

Experience in theatrical distribution or the film industry would be an advantage. It is also helpful to have worked with script review and structured feedback, financial platforms such as SAP, and secure file transfer tools like FTP systems. A genuine enthusiasm for film and content is welcome.

Working style

• Take initiative and keep work well organised.
• Act with integrity and manage confidential information responsibly.
• Understand priorities and respond with the right level of urgency.
• Be dependable, self-motivated and focused on supporting others.
• Build constructive relationships across all levels of the organisation.

Application deadline

The closing date for applications is Friday 3 April 2026.

About Paramount Pictures

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures produces and distributes entertainment worldwide. Its film heritage includes classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic, along with major franchises like Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. The company continues to expand its legacy through contemporary releases and operates within a broader media business that includes well-known brands across film, television and streaming.

Equal opportunity and accessibility

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in the workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression or veteran status.

If you need help with the application process or require access support due to a mobility issue or another impairment, you can contact the recruitment team by email at uk.recruitment@vimn.com or by phone at 0207 555 1234.