John T Walsh

A trusted cross-functional collaborator known for building strategic relationships, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and orchestrating enterprise-wide initiatives through organizational change and high-growth periods.

Experience

Paramount+

Vice President, PR Operations

Jan 2024 – Dec 2024; NYC + LA

• 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• Designed and implemented a new system for managing high-volume press clip pulls, replacing an outdated model that no longer served the organization’s scale.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.

Showtime Networks, Inc.

Senior Director, PR Operations | May 2021 – Dec 2023

Director, Operations & Public Relations | Mar 1998 – Dec 2006

Manager, Program Info & Video Services | Sep 1993 – Mar 1998

• Known as the operational anchor for multiple executive teams, often relied on by newly hired department heads to establish efficient, effective routines and transitions.
• Oversaw and maintained budget accountability with frequent travel to HQ in Los Angeles, ensuring strategic spending and transparent financial practices.
• Responsible for PR department internal and external A/V presentations, including video and executive script coordination.
• Directed the A/V, scripting, and technical execution for Television Critics Association (TCA) events, collaborating with internal teams and top-tier talent.
• Built and maintained Showtime’s press infrastructure, including secure streaming platforms, digital distribution, and crisis communication protocols, ensuring accessibility and compliance.
• Played a key behind-the-scenes role in numerous high-impact campaigns and events involving legendary figures such as Paul McCartney, Sydney Poitier, Michael C. Hall, Mary-Louise Parker, William H. Macy, and others.
• Editing and formatting of all broadcast clips for talent appearances.
• Additional tasks include team hiring and oversight, managing publicists, creating guidelines for press outreach, PR and marketing management functions, and so much more.

Additional Experience

Marketing Manager, Lifetime Television | 1992-93

Customer Service Supervisor, Greenwood Publishing | 1987-89

Fairfield University