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John brings particular strength in strategic operational support, multi-million-dollar budget management, cross-functional collaboration, and people-centered process design. He was selected as the sole person for his Paramount+ role because of his institutional knowledge and multifaceted expertise, and he managed and optimized a $39 million PR operations budget, up from $16 million, with fiscal discipline and quarter-to-quarter transparency. John has also built scalable systems with finance to resolve legacy invoice issues and designed a new process for high-volume press-clip pulls. His earlier Showtime Networks roles included Senior Director of PR Operations and Digital Publicity and Interim Head of Photo Services. John combines operational rigor with communication skills, using data and proven results to secure executive buy-in and budget support. He is pursuing his next opportunity after his department was laid off following completion of the Paramount+ merger. ## Services - Google Docs - Microsoft Excel - Budgeting - Entertainment - Video Production - Film - Post Production - Broadcast - Video - Digital Asset Management - Digital Media - New Media - Production Managment - Creative Direction - HD Video - Documentaries - Social Media ## Highlights - Led the operational integration of Showtime Networks into Paramount+ during the Paramount+ merger, maintaining budgetary precision and team morale. - Was handpicked as the only individual to serve as Vice President of PR Operations for Paramount Streaming at Paramount+ because of institutional knowledge and multifaceted expertise spanning more than three decades. - Managed and optimized a $39 million PR operations budget at Paramount+, up from $16 million, with fiscal discipline, transparency, and consistent quarterly management. - Resolved post-merger legacy invoice issues by partnering across departments with finance to streamline workflows and build scalable systems. - Designed and implemented a new system for managing high-volume press-clip pulls, replacing an outdated model that no longer met organizational scale. - Served as Senior Director of PR Operations and Digital Publicity at Showtime Networks Inc. - Served as Interim Head of Photo Services at Showtime Networks. - Built a private screening site for journalists tailored to individual needs. - Used data and prior-success metrics to fight for and secure budget support. - Built executive buy-in by demonstrating past wins and supporting recommendations with data. - Brings more than 30 years of public-relations operations experience in the media and entertainment industry. - Left Paramount+ on excellent terms with the company and executive team after the department was laid off following full merger completion. ## Experience - **Vice President of PR Operations, Paramount Streaming at Paramount+** (2024-01-01–2025-10-01) —  Successfully led the operational integration of Showtime Networks into Paramount+ during a landmark merger, maintaining budgetary precision and team morale.  Handpicked as the only individual to serve in this role due to rare institutional knowledge and multifaceted expertise spanning over three decades.  Managed and optimized a $39M PR operations budget—up from $16M—ensuring fiscal discipline, transparency, and consistency across all quarters.  Resolved legacy invoice issues post-merger by building cross-departmental alliances with finance to streamline workflows and create scalable systems.  Designed and implemented a new system for managing high-volume press clip pulls, replacing an outdated model that no longer served the organization’s scale.  Entire department laid off after full merger completion, leaving on excellent terms with Paramount+ and the executive team. - **Interim Head Of Photo Services at Showtime Networks** (2011-02-01–2011-11-01) - **Senior Director Of PR Operations and Digital Publicity at Showtime Networks Inc.** (1993-10-01–2023-12-01) ## Education - BA, English/Psychology — Fairfield University (1983-01-01–1987-01-01) - Iona Preparatory (1979-01-01–1983-01-01) ## FAQ ### What does John do? John is a PR operations professional in the media and entertainment industry. He most recently served as Vice President of PR Operations for Paramount Streaming at Paramount+ and is seeking his next opportunity. ### What is John strongest at? John’s strengths include PR operations, strategic support, budget oversight, cross-functional relationship building, organizational change, enterprise-wide initiative implementation, and people-centered process improvement. He also uses communication skills and operational discipline to build trust across leadership levels. ### What did John accomplish at Paramount+? At Paramount+, John led the operational integration of Showtime Networks into Paramount+ during the merger while maintaining budgetary precision and team morale. He was selected as the only person to serve in the role because of his institutional knowledge and multifaceted experience spanning more than three decades. ### What budget experience does John have? John managed and optimized a $39 million PR operations budget at Paramount+, growing from $16 million. He focused on fiscal discipline, transparency, and consistency across all quarters. ### How did John improve invoice processes after the merger? John addressed post-merger legacy invoice issues by building cross-departmental partnerships with finance, streamlining workflows, and creating scalable systems. ### What press-clip project did John lead? John designed and implemented a new system for managing high-volume press-clip pulls, replacing an outdated approach that no longer met the organization’s scale. ### What roles did John hold at Showtime Networks? Before his Paramount+ position, John was Senior Director of PR Operations and Digital Publicity at Showtime Networks Inc. He also served as Interim Head of Photo Services at Showtime Networks. ### How does John build executive support and secure budget? John has experience securing budget by using data and past-success metrics. He persuades executives by demonstrating previous wins and supporting recommendations with data. ### What user-centered solution has John built? John built a private screening site for journalists that was tailored to individual needs. The work reflects his approach to balancing stakeholder priorities with end-user requirements. ### What kinds of PR work does John prefer? John prefers work that spans multiple areas, including campaign strategy, messaging, media outreach, and internal communications, rather than being limited to a single specialty. ### What is John’s education? John earned a Bachelor of Arts in English/Psychology from Fairfield University and attended Iona Preparatory. ### What skills does John have? John’s listed skills include Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, budgeting, entertainment, video production, film, post production, broadcast, video, digital asset management, digital media, new media, production management, creative direction, HD video, documentaries, and social media. ### Why did John leave Paramount+? John’s department was laid off after the Paramount+ merger was fully completed. He left Paramount+ on excellent terms with the company and executive team. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-t-walsh-69b0621