Assistant, Acquisitions & Co-Productions

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Assistant, Acquisitions & Co-Productions will support the EVP and Co-Head, Acquisitions and Co-Productions for the Motion Picture group. This position requires a film enthusiast who can handle a variety of administrative duties in support of daily operations while demonstrating strong attention to detail and sound judgment.

Responsibilities
• Maintain calendar and scheduling

• Facilitate meetings for high-profile entertainment executives and potential business partners e.g., producers, directors

• Manage and prioritize project tasks and appointments

• Maintain a phone sheet and roll calls (taking notes on each call and keeping track of follow-up items)

• Data entry, filing and tracking of all incoming and existing creative/administrative documents, including script/project submissions

• Read scripts and write coverage when requested

• Make travel arrangements and prepare itineraries and expense reports

• Interact with agencies and filmmakers to set internal screenings

• Evaluate project submissions when requested

• Take notes in meetings and summarize action items

• Interface with various departments across Lionsgate to coordinate information sharing

• Support the Acquisitions & Co-Productions team on an as needed basis as directed by his/her/their supervisor

Qualifications and Skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Resourceful in finding solutions to problems

• Knowledgeable and articulate about film

• Ability to constantly multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Must have excellent computer skills (e.g., MS Office)

• At least 1 year of work experience in entertainment/media preferred

• Must be an excellent writer and proofreader

• Able and willing to work long hours

• Live in Los Angeles

• A college degree is preferred

Compensation

$43,000 - $45,000

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-z39ooq-18-223-43-31-42 in your application.