Executive Assistant, Drama Development (20th Television)

20th Television is one of the industry's most prolific suppliers of primetime television programming and entertainment content. The studio’s content now reaches more than a billion people every day across the world: in as many as 180 countries, across six continents, in 30 different languages.

20th Television is looking for an assistant to support a VP and a Director in the drama development department. This is a high volume, fast-paced desk, so the perfect candidate will: have superior organizational and communication skills; is highly motivated and detail-oriented; and can remain calm under pressure. Job responsibilities include standard assistant duties, team coordinating, and script coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct administrative support to the VP and Director, including phone coverage/maintain phone log, coordinate meetings, maintain calendars, prepare expense reports, book travel, check requests, order supplies, shipping
• Watch cuts and read incoming scripts to write loglines and share notes
• Update grids with staff lists and production calendars
• Create clip selections from dailies for internal viewing
• Track incoming material and staffing submissions
• Collect information for timely internal memos
• Be familiar with all internal department points of contact, as well as their counterparts at the Network or Streamer
• Take notes on meetings and calls

Basic Qualifications:

• 1+ years of previous administrative assistant experience on a high-volume entertainment desk at a studio, network, production company or talent agency
• Proven ability to multitask and work independently with little direction and follow up, in a team environment, with changing priorities
• Sharp written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines/deliverables
• Strong proficiency with all types of computers, phones, and office equipment
• Literacy in Microsoft Office Suite
• Complete reliability handling confidential information
• Very strong organizational skills and attention to detail and a professional demeanor, positive outlook, and a can-do attitude
• Able to present information in a confident, well-articulated, creative, and engaging manner
• Experience providing script coverage

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a support role in a Network, Agency, or production company
• Experience interning as a studio or network
• Passion for learning and eagerness to be a team player
• Relevant coursework in film/television
• Demonstrated interest in international and global content, with a passion for cross-cultural storytelling and market relevance
• Demonstrated openness and adaptability to a wide range of genres and creative tastes

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $53,300 to $71,300 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.