Administrative Assistant, Feature Development
About The Position
DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds. DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together. DreamWorks Animation is currently seeking an administrative assistant to support two executives in feature development and become a contributing member of the feature development team. The position will interact with studio departments, talent agencies and management companies, as well as book publishers. If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!
Requirements
- Minimum one (1) year of Administrative experience in a corporate setting.
- Must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and simultaneously manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc.) required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Eagerness to learn about, and contribute to, the script development process.
- Interest in reading, movies and animation.
- Strong organizational skills, professionalism, follow-through, and pride in work.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong writing skills, especially critical writing.
- Experience with Windows, Mac OS, FileMaker Pro, and Photoshop a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars and phones for two busy offices.
- Track and read submissions and writing samples and offer written thoughts in a timely manner.
- Support and track ongoing efforts to search for great books and other source materials.
- Help distribute weekly reading assignments to the team.
- Organize travel arrangements and manage expense reports.
- Take notes in meetings and during calls.
- Conduct research as needed to support the development process.
- Serve as an ambassador for the office, the department, and the company.
- Offer critical feedback on creative submissions.
- Assists other departments as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
