Assistant, Drama Programming & Development

Job Description

FOX Entertainment has the power to break through. We seek to pierce pop culture with content that takes big swings, delivers mass appeal and elicits visceral reactions form our audiences. FOX has been the #1 A18-49 rated network for 2 years in a row and we got there through innovation and perseverance, as well as excellent content including shows such as THE MASKED SINGER, 9-1-1, CALL ME KAT and THE GREAT NORTH. FOX Entertainment programming includes a mix of Drama, Comedy, Alternative, Animation and Specials. Also within the Fox family are brands such as TUBI, FOX Alternative Entertainment, FOX SPORTS, FOX NEWS, FOX BET, Bento Box, Blockchain Creative Labs, and Credible.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fox Entertainment is looking for an Assistant, Drama Programming & Development to support our SVP & Director of Drama Programming & Development. We're looking for someone who has at least 1 year of assistant experience at an agency, management company, or equivalent. As an Assistant, Drama Programming & Development you have superior organizational and communication skills, are highly motivated, are detail oriented, and eager to learn more about Drama Development and. Current Programming.

A SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
• High volume assistant duties, including but not limited to answering and rolling calls, heavy scheduling, booking travel, and liaising with other internal departments and external contacts
• Department coordination including tracking and maintaining department grids and documents
• Script coverage and material evaluation for current shows, development projects, and incoming submissions and specs
• Serve as back-up to other administrative assistants when necessary
• WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 1+ years of experience as an Assistant in the entertainment industry
• Previous entertainment agency or production experience
• Knowledge of entertainment industry players
• Passion for television programming
• Team-player attitude, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced setting
• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly to changing business needs
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Advanced Excel
• Ability to organize and establish administrative procedures independently, draft correspondence and reports, and work under pressure
• Ability to handle confidential information and interact with high-level executives
• Office coverage requires extended work hours – must be available to work overtime

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Bachelor's degree

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company's success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $21.25-24.04 per hour for California. 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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