Assistant, Television
2 Months ago • 1 Years + • $43,000 PA - $45,000 PA
Job Description
Lionsgate is seeking an Assistant to support the SVP, Television Development. This role involves managing a wide range of administrative duties. The ideal candidate should be independent, collaborative, diplomatic, flexible, and highly organized, thriving in a fast-paced executive support environment. They will handle various tasks to ensure the SVP's smooth operation and contribute to the team's efficiency.
Good To Have:
- 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
- Strong interest in TV Development or TV Production, a passion for entertainment, and the desire for a career in TV
Must Have:
- Provide administrative support to the SVP, including preparing email correspondence and drafting/distributing memos.
- Serve as a professional and courteous liaison between internal teams and external partners.
- Maintain the SVP’s busy schedule, including calendar management, scheduling, and rolling high volume calls.
- Handle all aspects of the SVP’s travel, making arrangements and submitting expense reports.
- 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.
Perks:
- 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)
Summary of Position
Lionsgate is currently searching for an Assistant to support the SVP, Television Development. This role will be responsible for managing a wide range of administrative duties. The ideal candidate must be able to work independently, as well as with others. They must be diplomatic, flexible, exceedingly well organized, and enjoy the challenges of supporting a busy executive.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the SVP, 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 SVP’s busy schedule, including calendar management, scheduling, and rolling a high volume of calls
- Handle all aspects of the SVP’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
- 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 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday) in-office in Santa Monica
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