Coordinator, Production & Development

Lionsgate•Santa Monica, CA

About The Position

The Coordinator, Production & Development will support the Executive Vice President, Production and Development for the Motion Picture group. This position requires a talented individual who will handle a variety of administrative duties in support of daily operations in production and development area.

Requirements

Previous experience as an assistant preferred
Experience with executive level calendar management and travel coordination
A demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
Working knowledge of the film industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Answering and rolling calls, manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and facilitate communication for production and development executives.
Take notes on all meetings and calls
Process expense reports, vendor invoices, purchase orders, and other departmental paperwork.
Track submissions, maintain project logs, and update the development slate.
Track competitive development at other studios and production companies
Track emerging material by spotting high-potential projects, monitor upcoming books, and matching directors or actors with scripts that fit their next move
Conduct research on talent, competitive studios and production companies, market trends, and industry data.
Maintains database that tracks the status of all projects in development, including writer, director and cast lists.
Contribute strategic and creative insights to new or prospective projects as needed.
Assist with preparing creative documents such as pitch decks or presentations using Excel, Monday.com and Power Point
Build and maintain strong relationships with creative executives, producers, and other stakeholders.
Support special projects, events, and company initiatives as needed.