- Job Requirements: Must be local to location (or willing to work as a local).
We are seeking a seasoned and organized executive assistant to co-ordinate the daily tasks and affairs of a busy Showrunner/Director/Writer. The Showrunner has an extensive and diverse slate of productions in development including two adult TV drama series, a number of music-based projects, an animated movie and further animated sequels to two animated shows previously produced which are on Netflix. Working alongside the Showrunner, you will be exposed to a variety of formats and will deal with high profile industry leaders within America, Australia and the UK.
The candidate that succeeds in this role is someone who has had experience assisting in the development and scripting process and is skilled in organization and time management. She or he enjoys and thrives in a fast-paced, challenging environment, is comfortable adapting to ever-changing schedules and deadlines and is flexible to work outside regular business hours. The candidate will need to have strength in identifying needs, even before they arise. The Executive Assistant is required to:
• Schedule and co-ordinate the Showrunner’s diary to efficiently facilitate the needs of production, development, stakeholders, partners as well as personal matters.
• Assist the Showrunner to meet production tasks and deadlines by tracking his production workload, keeping a list of required production approvals/feedback/reviews/notes.
• Communicate daily with Production Personnel regarding the Showrunner’s activities and production workload.
• Attend production meetings and provide assistance to the company COO in preparing reports and updates.
• Monitor heavy email traffic and draft clear and sophisticated email responses on behalf of the Showrunner.
• Track receipts and invoices for all work-related purchases, reconcile the Showrunner’s credit card statements and issue invoices for reimbursement from production.
• Provide a high level of personal assistance to the Showrunner, including but not limited to organizing meals, booking personal appointments and travel and organizing social engagements.
• Coordinate and book travel itineraries including flights, accommodation, transfers, meals, meetings, high-profile dinners.
• Travel extensively with the Showrunner on business trips to places that include (but are not limited to) Australia, Canada, UK, Asia.
Selection Criteria
The successful candidate will have:
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Personal/Executive Assistant to executives or high-profile creatives/producers in the entertainment/media industry.
• Experience assisting in the development and scripting process.
• A 'can-do' attitude, approaching both personal and production related tasks with an equal level of detail and effort.
• A calm, confident and positive nature, with the ability to keep focused and use initiative under pressure.
• Proficient touch-typing skills (100 words per minute preferable).
• A proven ability to take dictated notes and convert the same into clearly drafted correspondence/reports/minutes.
• The ability to multi-task and complete a wide range of duties quickly and efficiently with a strong ability to come up with solutions autonomously.
• The flexibility to travel internationally on a regular basis and work outside regular business hours as required.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Some experience tracking receipts, reconciling credit card statements and issuing invoices.
• Ambitions to progress in the entertainment/media industry.
• A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, reliable personal transportation and be willing and able to transport the showrunner on occasion.
The position is full-time, LA-based, from early March 2019. Please send a one-page cover letter briefly outlining your experience and why you wish to apply for the position, evidence of your typing speed (https://www.typingtest.com), along with your CV
Closing date for applicants is Wednesday 27th February, 2019. Please do not apply for this position if you do not have at least five years experience in a similar role. Only successful candidates will be contacted.