Assistant, Physical Production

Summary of Position

Lionsgate is seeking an Assistant in its Physical Production department who will report directly to the Vice President of Physical Production. This position requires a talented individual who will handle a variety of administrative duties, as well as production tasks. Responsibilities include maintaining calendar, scheduling, answering and rolling calls, coordinating travel arrangements, completing expense reports, and other administrative duties as assigned. This position will also be involved in many production duties such as updating production calendars, communicating between outside production personnel and the studio, tracking dailies, and organizing production documents and information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendar, scheduling, answering and rolling calls
• Collect and file documents from productions as they are distributed (call sheets, schedules, agreements etc.)
• Track correspondence and assist President in day to day communication
• Submit necessary production paperwork to guilds and bond companies
• Generate and circulate calendars for films in Development & Production phases
• Organize travel arrangements for President and essential crew members

Qualifications and Skills

• Highly organized and motivated individual with a positive attitude who takes initiative and can oversee their own tasks
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and be a self-starter
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment and be self sufficient
• Ability to work independently and take initiative along with attention to detail
• Strong work-ethic, reliable, professional and positive attitude
• Previous experience working an Assistant desk at a production company or studio
• Familiar with Scenechronize, Box, all Microsoft Office programs, and both Movie Magic Budgeting & Scheduling
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Previous experience and demonstrated interest in film production
• BA/BS degree in a related field preferred

Nice to Haves

• Strong interest in working in Physical Production and desire to gain a deep understanding of film production
• On-set or office production experience

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

Motion Picture Group

Lionsgate operates the largest independent motion picture company in the world. The home of such beloved franchises as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Now You See Me, Lionsgate regularly releases 10-15 wide theatrical films each year, complemented by a slate of 40-50 multi-platform and direct-to-streaming titles. Thanks to an entrepreneurial structure, creative passion, and innovative marketing and distribution strategies, the studio is capable of not only making and extending franchises, but also delivering original successes like La La Land, Wonder, Knives Out, Monster’s Ball, Precious, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Jesus Revolution. The studio has generated nearly $15 billion in global box office and earned 335 Academy Award® nominations and 71 Oscar® wins.

Our Benefits

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

Compensation

$43,000 - $45,000

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.