Assistant, Current Series

If you are passionate about making movies and television, Skydance is the place for you! Our creative divisions are led by industry veterans that put audience above all else when it comes to our storytelling approach. At Skydance, we embrace visionary artists and cutting-edge technology to create event-level entertainment. With the benefit of powerful distribution partnerships – Paramount Pictures, Tencent, Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, and other top tier studios – our premium content can reach billions of consumers around the world.

Our corporate headquarters in Santa Monica, where we strive to create a collaborative environment, is the center for all our film and television teams. Other departments include production, marketing, business affairs, finance, human resources, and operations. Whether you are a seasoned executive or an assistant just starting out, everyone is valued on the Skydance team!

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Skydance Television is looking for an experienced administrative assistant to support the two Executives in Current Series. This person will be responsible for day-to-day scheduling and office support, maintaining organizational systems, note-taking, as well as script and book coverage and research projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage Executives’ calendars, schedule meeting and appointments, coordinate with both internal and external contacts at times across multiple time zones 
• Screen and respond to heavy incoming call volume and email correspondence
• Detailed transcription of creative calls and conversations as needed; transform notes into viable documents to be distributed to project partners
• Maintain and circulate database and spreadsheet files across multiple projects, including Executive-specific Current department grids 
• Various research duties including tracking down materials, contacts, rights, project information
• Network professionally with external assistants, coordinators, and junior executives and representatives to build industry relationships
• Arrange detailed and extensive international travel plans and itineraries; compile travel documentation and reconcile expense reports
• Other ad hoc duties as required

Requirements

• Minimum 1-year administrative experience in entertainment industry; previous experience on TV desk strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially as it pertains to note-taking and reporting on materials, as well as creative and story skills
• Highly proficient with MS software including Word, Excel, Outlook
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interface with staff, other administrators and coordinators, senior management and creatives both internally and externally
• Ability to prioritize workload efficiently and meet strict deadlines for completing tasks and assignments
• Ability to navigate two Executive desks simultaneously in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while keeping a level head
• Self-motivated and proactive with attention to detail and follow-through skills; strong organization is a must
• Demonstrates good judgment and the ability to deal with confidential & sensitive issues
• Familiar with a variety of industry concepts, practices, and procedures a plus; such as relevant software skills, general understanding of budgeting and production

The hourly rate range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles is $21.00 – $23.00. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc. 

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.

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