Assistant, Fox Entertainment Global

Job Description

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell's Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment's long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob's Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment is looking for an experienced Assistant to provide support to our President/Head of FOX Entertainment Global. The Assistant must have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and effectively balance changing demands, a dynamic schedule, and function well under pressure. A high level of professionalism and confidentiality is required.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage heavy scheduling and calls
• Manage office communications via mail and email, coordinate meetings, calls and the appropriate agendas and materials needed
• Coordinate travel and logistics
• Conduct oneself as an extension of the executive, and represent the office in a manner that aligns with the executive's practiced ideals and leadership
• Liaise with the Sr. Staff and their teams from the Studio, Network, Scheduling, HR, Finance, Legal, Publicity, Marketing as well as the Corporate Teams
• Sort, track, file, and maintain project drives, calendars, binders, contacts, distribution lists, and vital confidential documents
• Process and track expense reports
• Process and code vendor invoices
• Order and maintain office supplies

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years of experience in a network, studio, or production environment with senior-level executives
• Positive, collaborative attitude and innovative mindset
• Demonstrated ability to work in a confidential environment and use discretion in dealing with confidential materials and information
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent self-starter who works well under pressure and can multi-task without constant supervision
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Professional phone manner, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with, tact, diplomacy, and finesse
• Professional presence, good judgment, and ability to anticipate needs
• Background and a strong interest in the business strategy and operations of television
• Exposure to digital strategy and television research is helpful
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Microsoft Excel (including formulas), PowerPoint, charts, Outlook, and Zoom
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, organize, and establish administrative procedures and work under pressure
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a problem solver
• Superb attention to detail and follow-through skills to complete deadline-intensive projects as needed
• Ability to work overtime and flexible hours as needed

#LI-DNI

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $24.25-26.00 per hour for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $20.00-21.50 per hour for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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