Paramount Communications Chief Justin Dini Exits Following $8B Skydance Merger

Justin Dini, Paramount's chief communications officer, is departing after eight years with the company, during which he led communications through major transformations including the Viacom-CBS merger, the acquisition of Pluto TV, the rebrand to Paramount Global, the launch of Paramount+, and the recent $8 billion merger with Skydance Media. Dini joined Viacom in 2017 shortly after Bob Bakish became CEO and has navigated numerous challenges such as restructures, mergers, a pandemic, and leadership transitions. He praised his colleagues for their dedication and humanity in a memo to staff, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to work on impactful stories and a team culture that prioritizes both work and mutual respect. His departure follows a wave of executive exits linked to the Skydance acquisition, including co-CEOs Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins, with Melissa Zukerman, formerly of Principal Communications Group, stepping in as chief communications officer for the merged company. Dini emphasized his continued support for Zukerman and the communications team as she assumes her new role. This leadership change marks a significant shift in Paramount's corporate communications amid ongoing industry consolidation.