Small Town Success Story: Oversees Rolling Stone, Dick Clark Productions, Robb Report, Variety and SXSW.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Paul Rainey. He holds a powerful executive role in the media world, shaping the future of iconic brands like Billboard , Rolling Stone , and SXSW . 🏆 Paul Rainey’s Executive Career at Penske Media Corporation (PMC) Current Role Executive Vice President of Operations and Finance at Penske Media Corporation (PMC) . Oversees operations and financial strategy for Rolling Stone , Billboard , Variety , The Hollywood Reporter , Vibe , SXSW , and more. Provides strategic input across PMC’s global media brands and live events, including the Billboard Music Awards , SXSW , and American Music Awards . Key Responsibilities Leads financial decision-making , acquisitions , and operational procedures across PMC’s portfolio. Serves on several boards, including as Audit Committee Chair of Redaptive, Inc. and a Director at SXSW . Background & Education Holds a Master of Science in Accountancy and a BBA in Finance and Computer Applications from the University of Notre Dame . Formerly held leadership roles at General Electric , Global Eagle , and Harris CapRock Communications , managing billion-dollar operations across five continents. 📘 About PMC & Cultural Influence PMC is a global media powerhouse , reaching over 350 million people monthly . Its brands shape culture through journalism, entertainment, and live events , including SXSW Paul Rainey is a rare blend of creative storyteller and corporate strategist , bridging the worlds of graphic novels and global media leadership . Whether he’s crafting a sci-fi twist in a comic or guiding the future of Billboard and SXSW, his influence is both wide-reaching and deeply personal. Let me know if you’d like a visual timeline of his career or a deeper dive into one of his roles. 🎬📈✨ #BEST #STRAW #SHMS Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.