Contract Tech Recruiter, Talent Acquisition - Campus & Early Career Recruiting (On Site or Remote)

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?

We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got the power to achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

Would you love being part of a team passionate about building the next generation of technology talent at Paramount? If so, this could be an incredible opportunity for you! The Emerging Talent team’s mission is to serve as a strategic pipeline for early-career technologists and future technical leaders who will power innovation across our streaming, data, product, and engineering organizations.

We are looking for a hands-on Technical Recruiter to support internship and full-time (below Manager level) hiring across Technology functions, including Software Engineering, Data & Analytics, Product Management and other technical disciplines. In this role, you will help shape technical outreach strategy, build strong talent pipelines, and position Paramount as a top destination for emerging tech talent. You’ll bring the drive and curiosity needed to deliver an exceptional experience for both candidates and hiring partners, while collaborating with a high-performing recruiting team.

This is a 9-month, project-based contract position with the option to extend. We are open to candidates located in NYC or LA, as well as remote candidates.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for technical internships and early-career full-time roles across Engineering, Data, Product, and other technology teams
• Partner closely with leaders, hiring managers, and HR business partners to understand evolving technical skill needs and workforce planning goals
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to attract early-career tech talent, including engagement with universities, coding bootcamps, hackathons, and technical student organizations
• Assess technical candidates through resume screening, technical pre-qualification, and structured interview processes in partnership with hiring teams
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines across key skill areas such as software development, data science, cloud technologies, and emerging platforms
• Serve as a trusted talent advisor, ensuring competitive candidate slates
• Represent Paramount at tech-focused recruiting events, campus engagements, conferences, and virtual activations to strengthen employer brand and expand pipelines
• Champion consistent and data-driven recruitment practices aligned with internal standards and best practices; track progress and share insights with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the design and execution of programming that enhances the experience and development of technical interns

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with a strong emphasis on technical recruiting (engineering, product, data, or related fields)
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Human Resources, Business, Technology, or related field
• Demonstrated experience recruiting for technical skill sets such as software engineering, data analytics, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, or product management
• Strong understanding of technical roles, terminology, and hiring workflows
• Proven ability to influence and partner effectively with technical hiring managers and cross-functional stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong client service mindset
• Ability to manage multiple technical requisitions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Experience building relationships with technical student organizations, universities, or early-career tech programs
• Experience analyzing recruiting data and translate insights into actions that improve pipeline health, candidate experience, and hiring outcomes.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience recruiting within media, streaming, entertainment, or consumer technology environments is a plus
• Familiarity with ATS platforms such as SuccessFactors and recruiting technologies (technical assessment platforms, coding interview tools, video interviewing systems, etc.)
• Experience leveraging sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, or technical talent communities

Additional Information

Hiring Salary Range: $80000.0 - 110000.0.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

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.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.