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Coordinator, Worldwide Acquisitions Group
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
Culver City, CA, United States
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Coordinator, Worldwide Acquisitions Group
Company Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Company., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Company. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to Company website.
Reporting into the EVP of Acquisitions, the Coordinator will track projects for potential acquisition, filmmakers, talent and writers. Film festival preparation includes scheduling, maintaining and updating the database, and preparing materials for the SPWA team. In addition, this role will provide full range of administrative support for EVP and VP, including handling phones, calendar, filing, drafting correspondence, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, and handling correspondence.
Responsibilities on a daily basis:
• Detailed Film Festval acquisitions and logistics preparation – which includes screening schedule, attendance, organization, budget tracking and marketing/publicist support
• Research and identify priority projects for acquisitions
• Creative and commercial analysis on acquisition screenings
• Track competitive and comparable releases
• Extensive script reading, analysis, creative input on potential and current SPWA projects.
• Interface with other acquisition executives, agents, producers, and filmmakers
• Heavy phone work that includes checking messages, rolling calls, keeping a phone log, and prioritizing call backs
• Facilitating/prioritizing action items and tasks for executive
• Scheduling and preparing for meetings which includes conference room prep, agendas, calendar invites and distribution of pertinent documents
• Miscellaneous duties as required
Responsibilities on an ongoing but sporadic basis:
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an executive assistant and/or coordinator capacity, experience in supporting a Senior level Executive is preferred
• Entertainment or corporate experience preferred
• Strong interest in distribution and independent film is required
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, frequent overtime may be required
• Excellent computer skills specifically Word, Excel, working knowledge of PowerPoint, Keynote, working knowledge of audio, video, and image files
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Demonstrates high problem solving skills and be able to proactively troubleshoot
• To perform efficiently, accuracy and attention to detail required
• Must be able to work independently and multi task with ease
• Must be able to work well under pressure and with tight deadlines
• Identify work priorities and requirements up-front and make timely decisions
• Demonstrates the ability to work with all levels of management
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team including contributing beyond your range of duties and experience
• Must be able to exercise initiative, professionalism, and confidentiality
*Company Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
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