VP, Compensation

Paramount · Los Angeles · $350,000–$400,000 (stated in the posting)

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:

Owns compensation strategy and execution for the company's AI/ML, product, and technology organizations — the highest-stakes, most competitive talent pools in the business. Partners with engineering and product leadership, recruiting, and Total Rewards leadership to design pay structures that win and retain talent in an AI labor market where comp packages move fast and get very large, very publicly.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Compensation strategy for tech/AI orgs: Design base, bonus, and equity structures for ML research, applied AI, and core engineering/product roles, including specialized retention and sign-on packages for high-demand AI talent
Market intelligence: Track fast-moving AI comp benchmarks (base salary inflation, mega equity grants, competitor offer data) and translate that into internal guidance before the market moves again
Leveling & career frameworks: Refine and maintain job architecture and leveling guides for technical ladders (IC and management tracks) that hold up as roles evolve quickly
Executive & critical-talent comp: Structure offers and retention packages for senior technical leaders and other business-critical hires, including complex negotiations
Equity strategy: Partner with Legal/Finance on equity plan design, refresh grant strategy, and dilution management specific to tech talent pools
Cross-functional partnership: Act as the trusted comp advisor to engineering/product VPs and recruiting leaders — fast turnaround on offer construction, counter-offer strategy, and internal equity checks
Program governance: Ensure pay equity, compliance, and consistency across the technical org as it scales, while staying flexible enough to move at hiring speed

Basic Qualifications:

12+ years in compensation, with meaningful time designing comp for AI/ML or high-growth technical orgs at a large or high-growth tech company
Direct experience with the current AI talent market — comfort with unconventional, large, or fast-negotiated packages
Strong quantitative/analytical background; fluent in comp modeling, market data tools (Radford, Aon, etc.), and equity mechanics

Additional Qualifications:

Track record advising senior technical and product leaders directly, not just running programs from a distance
Executive presence — able to say no to a VP or push back on a comp ask with data, not just process

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: $350,000.00 - 400,000.00.

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.

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