Television Assistant

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is currently searching for an assistant to support the Chair of Lionsgate Television Group. This role is responsible for managing a wide range of administrative duties and assigned projects. The ideal candidate should enjoy the challenges of supporting a busy executive and must be diplomatic, exceedingly well organized, flexible, and able to work well both independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Chair, including but not limited to preparing email correspondence on behalf of the executive and drafting and distributing memos
• Serve as a professional and courteous liaison both between internal teams and with other studios, networks, and the offices of producers, agents, talent, and other executives
• Maintain all aspects of the executive’s busy schedule, including calendar management, scheduling, and rolling a high volume of calls
• Handle all aspects of the executive’s travel, making travel arrangements and submitting expense reports on a regular and timely basis
• Distribute script materials and internal project trackers 
• Provide detailed coverage of incoming script and project submissions as needed
• Exercise discretion with sensitive or confidential information
• Handle other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• At least 1 year of assistant experience at a talent agency, management or production company, network or studio, as well as a strong background in TV development, lit, programming, or production is strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from a four-year college or university or equivalent experience preferred
• Must possess exceptional communication, organizational, and administrative skills, including strong abilities to multi-task and efficiently prioritize and execute time-sensitive tasks
• Should have a strong interest in TV Development or TV Production, a passion for entertainment, and the desire for a career in TV
• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and familiarity with both Apple and PC devices
• Must be available to work 5 days per week (Monday-Friday) in-office in Santa Monica

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview

Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40+ networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.

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

$47,000 - $50,000

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.