Coordinator, Programming – Scripted Development & Original Movies
About The Position
THE ROLE: A+E Global Media is seeking a highly organized and proactive Coordinator to support Lifetime’s Scripted Development & Programming team, with a focus on Original Movies. This role provides administrative, creative, and operational support to senior programming executives while helping manage a high-volume slate of original movies from development through production and air. The Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring projects move efficiently across departments, maintaining organized systems, tracking materials and timelines, and supporting cross-functional collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about scripted storytelling who is eager to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced programming environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; Equivalent experience will be considered.
- 2-4 years of experience in television, film, or entertainment preferred.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
- Comfort with learning new systems, applications, and tools.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Airtable.
- Pro-active and self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting very busy development or production teams.
- Comfort working with internal platforms, budgets, invoices, and tracking systems.
- Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
- Keen attention to detail but also able to see the bigger picture as pertains to position
- Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
- Proficient in utilizing internal platforms including PPL, Debut, Box, and related workflow systems is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day administrative and scheduling support to senior programming executives.
- Manage submissions, prioritize readings, and track status once in development.
- Schedule and track all internal meetings for departments and coordinate with output and acquisitions departments.
- Assist in tracking and coordinating scripted development and production across a robust slate of original movies.
- Maintain, organize, and distribute project materials, scripts, cuts, and documentation across internal systems.
- Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and coordination with production accounting.
- Serve as a liaison between Programming and internal departments including but not limited to Marketing, Legal, Scheduling, Production Management, and Finance.
- Participate in development and production meetings, taking notes and tracking follow-ups.
- Assist with research, presentations, and creative materials to support internal initiatives and strategic planning.
- Contribute to process improvements and workflow efficiencies across the team.
Benefits
- A+E offers a competitive total compensation package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
