Assistant, TV Business Affairs

Lionsgate•Santa Monica, CA

32d•$43,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Summary of PositionLionsgate has an opening for an Assistant to support two EVPs of Television Business Affairs. This opportunity provides an excellent learning experience for an individual with a strong interest in the business side of television.Responsibilities Efficiently support busy executives responsible for negotiating deals for scripted television Handle all administrative responsibilities for the executives including expense reporting, scheduling all meetings, coordinating conference calls, and greeting all visiting guests) Create and maintain status reports and draft high volume of correspondence Maintain department legal files and assist in the day-to-day operations of the department Enter deal negotiation requests into the database and assign to the applicable executive. Initiate payments with accounting for our development projects Depending on skill, educational level and interest, assistant will gain experience drafting and commenting on agreements Qualifications and Skills 1 Year of related experience, working in film or television The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail and organizational skills Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced deadline driven environment while handling competing priorities Strong Interest in the Business side of Television Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Adobe suite A college degree with an emphasis in Business preferred About LionsgateLionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide. Business Unit OverviewLionsgate TelevisionLionsgate'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.

Requirements

1 Year of related experience, working in film or television
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced deadline driven environment while handling competing priorities
Strong Interest in the Business side of Television
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Adobe suite

Nice To Haves

A college degree with an emphasis in Business preferred

Responsibilities

Efficiently support busy executives responsible for negotiating deals for scripted television
Handle all administrative responsibilities for the executives including expense reporting, scheduling all meetings, coordinating conference calls, and greeting all visiting guests)
Create and maintain status reports and draft high volume of correspondence
Maintain department legal files and assist in the day-to-day operations of the department
Enter deal negotiation requests into the database and assign to the applicable executive.
Initiate payments with accounting for our development projects
Depending on skill, educational level and interest, assistant will gain experience drafting and commenting on agreements