TISHEA MEADOWS
New York,NY
Summary
Highly analytical content acquisitions executive with 28 years at Paramount, bringing a forensic accounting background from NYU and deep expertise in financial modeling, deal analysis, and rights windowing across streaming and linear television. Known for rigorous, data-driven evaluation of content opportunities and for partnering seamlessly with Finance, Research, Programming, and Content Strategy to inform acquisition, renewal, and portfolio optimization decisions. Trusted studio-facing leader recognized for precision, judgment, and operational excellence.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Operations & Channel Planning
Paramount Global
2017 - 01.2025
- Led operational strategy and channel planning across multiple networks, aligning content inventory, acquisition windows, and scheduling priorities.
- Served as a senior analytical advisor on content acquisitions, partnering with finance and content strategy on valuation, renewals, and portfolio optimization.
- Oversaw rights and windowing strategy, ensuring availability aligned with programming needs and long-term business objectives.
- Prepared executive-facing analyses and presentations supporting acquisition, renewal, and scheduling decisions.
- Partnered cross-functionally with Finance, Research, Programming, Legal, Marketing, and Content Operations to ensure seamless execution of content strategies.
Senior Director / Director, Content Acquisitions & Programming Strategy
Paramount Global
2008 - 2017
- Evaluated television and film acquisitions using financial models and proformas built from scratch.
- Worked directly with studios and distributors, supporting negotiations and maintaining long-term partner relationships.
- Collaborated with Research and Content Strategy to integrate audience insights and performance trends into acquisition decisions.
- Supported scheduling and program planning teams by tracking windowing, availability, and launch timelines.
- Reviewed contracts and deal summaries to ensure financial, legal, and operational alignment.
Manager / Senior Manager, Finance & Programming Operations
Paramount Global
2000 - 2008
- Began career in finance, applying forensic accounting principles to content valuation, budgets, and cost analysis.
- Built early financial models supporting programming investments and acquisition decisions.
- Partnered closely with programming teams to connect financial insights to scheduling and performance outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Accounting
New York University (NYU)
New York, NYExecutive Continued Education - Professional & Executive Development
Harvard University
Boston, MAMBA - Executive MBA Program
University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
Charlottesville, VASkills
- Financial Modeling & Proformas for Content Acquisitions
- Rights & Windowing Strategy (Streaming & Linear TV)
- Content Valuation & ROI Assessment
- Portfolio Optimization & Performance Analytics
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Finance, Programming, Research, Legal, Marketing)
- Acquisition & Renewal Strategy
- Executive-Level Presentations & Reporting
- Long-Term Studio & Distributor Relationship Management
Websites
KEY LEADERSHIP THEMES
- Promoted consistently based on performance, judgment, and cross-functional leadership
- Recognized as a trusted analytical voice in high-stakes acquisition and programming decisions
- Known for bridging finance discipline with programming strategy
Timeline
Vice President, Operations & Channel Planning
Paramount Global
2017 - 01.2025
Senior Director / Director, Content Acquisitions & Programming Strategy
Paramount Global
2008 - 2017
Manager / Senior Manager, Finance & Programming Operations
Paramount Global
2000 - 2008
Bachelor of Science - Forensic Accounting
New York University (NYU)
Executive Continued Education - Professional & Executive Development
Harvard University
MBA - Executive MBA Program
University of Virginia, Darden School of Business