Administrative Assistant, Production Dev

Job Description

Job Description
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Director, Production Development for Universal Pictures. This position requires managing day-to-day administrative functions and support, and secondarily, to support the executive by reading and providing opinions on materials. Ideal candidates should be acutely detail oriented, have a passion for films, screenplays and books, and possess an expansive worldview.

Responsibilities:
• Schedule meeting requests and manage calendar
• Track and keep updated records of incoming submissions, project drafts, samples, and production materials
• Roll calls and manage a record of incoming and outgoing calls and all office correspondence
• Process expense reports in a timely manner
• Arrange travel, schedule, and all accommodations for the executive for film festivals, premieres, and more
• Act as a liaison for the executive with all internal and external offices
• Manage and draft lists of filmmakers, writers, and talent for current projects
• Read and provide opinions on incoming submissions and project drafts
• Provide general support for other administrative duties and execute professional and personal needs as assigned
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
• Experience working in an administrative capacity for a production company, agency, management company, or studio
• Previous experience with development as well as familiarity with major film agents, agencies, writers, and directors
Desired Qualifications
• An excellent project manager and task manager; Highly organized, ability to home in on the details and juggle multiple projects and tasks at once
• Excellent communicator with strong writing and verbal skills
• Comfort with and excitement for reading scripts, books, and other materials and providing analysis, as well as viewing films and other visual samples and providing written analysis
• Strong drive and self-motivation, a self-starter who does not need close supervision
• Solid judgment and discretion to be able to make quick judgments and to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information
Additional Requirements:
• ​​​​​​​Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.
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• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $45,000-60,000

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rbvvyk-3-14-152-212-42 in your application.