Summary of Position

Lionsgate is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Vice Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group. The role provides dedicated high-level administrative support, focusses mainly on business and legal affairs and is highly visible across the Television organization. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a strong interest in the business side of television. 

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and all-encompassing administrative support to the Vice Chairman, Lionsgate Television Group, inclusive of:
  • Extensive calendar and inbox management
  • Heavy phone management, detailed notetaking, and rolling of calls
  • Scheduling and facilitating conference calls and meetings (in-person & virtual)
  • Managing and processing expense reports
  • Booking travel and building and managing of travel itineraries
  • Managing experience for visitors and guests
  • Other ad-hoc administrative responsibilities as directed by the Vice Chairman
• Maintains standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and materials
• Works closely with Television executives, employees, external partners, and visitors
• Develops and maintains databases, distribution lists, mailing lists and filing systems
• Assists in the day-to-day operations of the department

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have 2-5+ years of full-time administrative experience directly supporting a senior executive 
• Must be a highly motivated and extremely detail-oriented self-starter with a positive attitude, strong organizational/interpersonal skills, and an ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to handle highly sensitive information with utmost confidentiality
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Internet Explorer, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate overtime as needed
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including telephone etiquette
• Ability to function in a demanding environment with competing and changing priorities
• Ability to assume responsibility, function effectively in team environment or independently, with minimal supervision
• A college degree is preferred

Nice to Haves

• Previous experience supporting a Business Affairs executive at a film or television studio/network
• Previous experience having supported an agent or executive at a talent agency

About the Company

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Business Unit Overview

Lionsgate Television
Lionsgate Television is one of the foremost third-party suppliers of premium scripted series to streaming, broadcast and cable platforms alike while also serving as a prolific supplier of premium content to Starz. Drawing upon its production partnerships with many of the top content creators, it supplies dozens of scripted series to more than 20 different network partners. With a reputation for creating “brand-defining” shows for a diverse range of platforms, Lionsgate Television has produced and distributed the iconic long-running series Mad Men, one of the most acclaimed shows in television history, the ground-breaking Orange is the New Black, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Nashville, Dear White People and many others while continuing to develop strong slates of acclaimed new series. Lionsgate also operates a robust in-house unscripted television business partnering with a diverse array of linear and streaming platforms. Lionsgate television series have garnered 238 Emmy® nominations, 38 Emmys®, 66 Golden Globe® nominations and nine Golden Globe® wins.
 
The Lionsgate Television Group collaborates closely with the Company’s other television businesses, including Debmar-Mercury, a leading producer and syndicator of evergreen game and talk shows, Pilgrim Media, one of the top producers of unscripted series, and 3 Arts Entertainment, a leading talent management and production company that has become a major television production partner and a source of top talent for all of the Company’s businesses. The Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution Group licenses the Company’s feature film and television slates, 17,000-title film and television library, one of the largest in the world, and Starz’s original programming slate to nearly every major OTT and linear platform through a global network of deep customer relationships.  

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$75,000 - $80,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.