Coordinator, Creative Affairs - Marvista Entertainment

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

The Coordinator, Creative Affairs will work closely within the Creative Affairs Development team to coordinate the development and production of films and television series. This role plays a critical role in ensuring the department runs smoothly while also handling submissions and helping with creative content. The Coordinator acts as a gatekeeper for the department, keeps a pulse on the team, and is organized, and detail-oriented while seeing the bigger picture.
• A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage submissions, coordinate responses, and delegate reads internally
• Read 15+ scripts per week and watch 5+ directing samples in search of commercial projects and talent to make films and TV series at a variety of levels
• Prepare outgoing correspondence including emails and submission letters
• Create pitch documents and presentations for internal or external purposes
• Administrative duties for the department including setting meetings for the department head and development team as a group
• Manage important documents for each project and ensure appropriate departments are aware of any changes
• Take notes in project meetings with writers, directors, and producers - follow up to make sure action items are issued and completed
• Provide creative and practical notes on projects in various stages of development and production
• Create preliminary lead cast lists and director lists for projects
• Meet and vet writers, directors, and for various projects
• Effectively work across departments to ensure communication
• Proactively seek out material, writers, and directors that are appropriate for MarVista
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 3+ years of film industry experience
• Intermediate experience in MS office (word, ppt, excel), Adobe Acrobat
• Experienced in creating decks & one sheets that are visually appealing
• Knowledge of the film industry landscape and players
• Embodies the principles of gratitude, honesty, passion, collaboration, and entrepreneurship
• Passion for reading, Intermediate writing skill
• Ability to think strategically, anticipate issues, and think ahead to potential conflicts that can arise with scheduling and/or projects and processes
• Excellent time management, communication, and writing skills
• Deadline-oriented, able to work independently when needed
• Actively participates in the creative process, and understands the market and key players

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• Agency experience is
• Experience in Final Draft, film editing, graphic design, screenwriting
• Experience with Microsoft Suite, Zoom, Slack, Rightsline

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: $25.97-28.85 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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