Administrative Assistant, Drama Development

Sony Pictures Television Studios (SPTS) is one of the industry’s leading content providers, producing programming worldwide across genres and platforms. As the largest independent TV studio in the industry, SPTS produces 50+ shows each year including THE BOYS, COBRA KAI, THE GOOD DOCTOR, OUTLANDER, and PLATONIC. SPTS is part of the larger Sony Pictures Television (SPT) division. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

We are looking for an assistant to join our drama development team, supporting two execs. The ideal candidate will be a proactive communicator who can anticipate the needs of the executives to keep the department on track.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational and administrative support to the department execs, anticipating needs of the executive(s) and always being two steps ahead
• Coordinate travel, visas, schedules and other travel logistics
• Generate travel and expense reports
• Schedule/Calendar/Phone management; keep execs on schedule
• Create and maintain global contacts
• Read scripts, review dailies, summarize notes from development meetings/calls
• Invoice tracking & processing
• Create and update presentations, letters, and other forms of management reports and communications
• Manage calendar and activities (Setting meetings, Call list, etc.)
• Internet research
• Special projects as required

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet savvy)
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills
• Superb organizational and time management skills
• Proactive and thorough in their approach
• Takes responsibility and ownership for tasks
• Can work independently to achieve goals and has a positive attitude
• Has a global perspective and appreciation for cultural differences
• Excellent oral (professional and friendly demeanor) and written (spelling, punctuation, grammar) communications skills
• Able to multi-task and work well with others
• Discretion and integrity
• At ease in fast-paced, high energy, ever-changing work environment
• In-depth knowledge of the television/entertainment industry
• Prior experience in entertainment preferred
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• Education: B.A., B.S., or equivalent experience

The anticipated base salary for this position is $63,232.00 - $79,040.00. This role may also qualify for annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPEAccommodationAssistance@spe.sony.com.