Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Administrative Assistant will handle the day-to-day administrative duties for the SVP, Unscripted and VP, Original Programming.

Responsibilities
• General assistant duties including, answering phones, communicating relevant information to high profile partners, scheduling and setting up meetings –conference calls, video and in-person meetings, lunch meetings, after-work-hours meetings, etc., copying, printing, compiling documents, creating and distributing agendas and itineraries

• Manage calendar and scheduling meetings using Outlook

• Arrange domestic & international travel and prepare expense reports, code, scan, reconcile and submit any other relevant documentation for corporate submission

• Manage task lists

• Track and document development slate submissions for executive

• Support executive in tracking incoming materials for current series including scripts, cuts, calendars and delivery dates

• Manage a high level of communication with internal and external contacts including internal staff and management, agents, studio executives, executive producers, creative talent, etc.

• Provide coverage of creative samples, submissions, development materials, and editorial cuts as needed

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

• Minimum one year assistant experience preferred at an agency, network, studio or high-volume production company

• Self-directed, efficient and able to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a professional and confident manner

• Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office software applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Technologically savvy including the ability to quickly grasp new software, navigate systems, execute online research, and generally be adept with digital technology

• Ability to proactively anticipate needs before being asked

• Excellent written and oral communications skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong phone skills

• Strong organizational skills

Nice to Haves
• Avid reader, television enthusiast (unscripted, scripted, and documentaries) and a passion for storytelling a plus

• Knowledge of digital resources including Airtable, Scenechronize and Clear/PIX a plus

• Knowledge of industry databases including Studio System and Variety Insights preferred

About STARZ

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. STARZ is available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

Compensation

$50,000

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzbb13-18-221-146-223-42 in your application.