Assistant, Film Development and Production
About The Position
Responsibilities: Maintain and manage executive calendars with precision, anticipating needs for meetings/videoconference/calls, adapting to the demands of an international business spanning multiple time zones. Prepare meeting agendas, organize and distribute materials, handling both internal and external appointments of varying formalities. Record and organize meeting notes, distributing follow-up materials as needed. Proactively update grids, presentations and shared folders. Arrange travel accommodations and process executive expenses in alignment with company policies. Screen calls and handle inquiries with tact, referring or escalating as appropriate. Draft, review and compose various forms of correspondence such as memos, reports, and submissions letters Assertively follow up on tasks and projects to ensure timely completion. Manage submissions to Executives, including books, scripts, and pitches, reviewing or distributing as directed. Prepare talent lists and organize weekly book scout reports Conduct market research and track industry trends, including ratings, audience data, competitive programming and emerging content trends Requirements: Strong communications skills, able to engage effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners. Adaptive, resourceful, and mature, with excellent professional judgment. Commitment to confidentiality and diplomacy in all interactions. Proficient problem-solving abilities. Experienced in assessing creative and commercial viability of scripts and books. Expertise in MS office, G Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Adobe Experience with industry-specific technology and platforms (e.g., FinalDraft, Pix, Scenecronize, IMDBPro, Studio System). Knowledge of directing talent, agents, and production companies
Requirements
- Strong communications skills, able to engage effectively across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Adaptive, resourceful, and mature, with excellent professional judgment.
- Commitment to confidentiality and diplomacy in all interactions.
- Proficient problem-solving abilities.
- Experienced in assessing creative and commercial viability of scripts and books.
- Expertise in MS office, G Suite, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Adobe
- Experience with industry-specific technology and platforms (e.g., FinalDraft, Pix, Scenecronize, IMDBPro, Studio System).
- Knowledge of directing talent, agents, and production companies
Responsibilities
- Maintain and manage executive calendars with precision, anticipating needs for meetings/videoconference/calls, adapting to the demands of an international business spanning multiple time zones.
- Prepare meeting agendas, organize and distribute materials, handling both internal and external appointments of varying formalities.
- Record and organize meeting notes, distributing follow-up materials as needed.
- Proactively update grids, presentations and shared folders.
- Arrange travel accommodations and process executive expenses in alignment with company policies.
- Screen calls and handle inquiries with tact, referring or escalating as appropriate.
- Draft, review and compose various forms of correspondence such as memos, reports, and submissions letters
- Assertively follow up on tasks and projects to ensure timely completion.
- Manage submissions to Executives, including books, scripts, and pitches, reviewing or distributing as directed.
- Prepare talent lists and organize weekly book scout reports
- Conduct market research and track industry trends, including ratings, audience data, competitive programming and emerging content trends
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
