Sr. Coordinator, Program Acquisitions

Job Description

Summary of Position

Coordinator, Acquisitions will support the Acquisitions department. This position requires a film enthusiast who can handle a variety of administrative duties in support of daily operations while demonstrating strong attention to detail and sound judgment.

Responsibilities
• Maintain calendar and scheduling for Acquisitions department

• Make travel arrangements and prepare itineraries and expense reports as needed

• Schedule meetings with potential business partners e.g., agents, film reps, distributors etc.

• Data entry, filing and tracking of all incoming and existing creative/administrative documents, including screeners /project submissions

• Occasional script reading and coverage, when requested

• Track and maintain content evaluation process within Programming team

• Interact with agencies and film reps to set internal screenings

• Attend in town screenings, when requested

• Take notes in meetings and summarize action items

• Draft and circulate deal notices both internally and externally

• Create and maintain festival and/or market target lists and post market wrap ups

• Complete ad-hoc assignments as needed

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor's Degree or 3 years equivalent experience

• Knowledgeable, passionate and articulate about film

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Highly motivated, self starter, resourceful in finding solutions to problems

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

• Proficient computer skills (e.g., MS Office, Excel, Google docs, DocuSign)

• Must be an excellent writer and proofreader

Nice to Haves
• 2 year (s) + of work experience in entertainment/media preferred

• Experience/ expertise in Airtable 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

$55,000 - $60,000

EEO Statement

Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv8o5m-3-138-112-77-42 in your application.