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Job Summary:

Platform Distribution Sales Coordinator

The PD team is seeking a Sales Coordinator, Platform Distribution Sales, who will be an outstanding addition to our team. Our Platform Distribution Sales team is responsible for distribution of content for the best brands in the business including *** +, *** , and *** working with leading *** companies like Apple, Roku, Comcast, Charter, Twitter, and many more. Be a part of the team that negotiates complex distribution agreements for *** 's linear networks, direct-to-consumer products, TV everywhere applications, video on-demand services, and social *** licensing.

The Sales Coordinator will play a supporting role in projects that help shape *** Platform Distribution's long-term strategy and assist with the team's operational and administrative tasks. The right person for this role has proven organization, communication and analytical skills and is an individual that can grow to manage various responsibilities of content distribution and audience growth partnerships including: business development, executing partnership strategies, managing processes, understanding contractual compliance as well as successfully managing accounts with internal constituents, including Content, Marketing, Technology, Finance and Legal departments to successfully drive *** 's content distribution priorities. Finally, the ideal candidate looks to drive results, is solutions oriented, and has a bias towards action.

Responsibilities:

• Own client management operations (e.g., client database, hospitality) to support Sales efforts across a diverse set of platform partners.
• Monitor industry trends and compile resources and summaries for the team.
• Maintain resources related to key partners including deal summaries, industry overviews, and marketplace summaries informing deal strategies.
• Run point on team meeting logistics including - collecting and compiling multi-department agenda items, taking notes and following-up on deliverables following meetings.
• Support negotiations with key direct-to-consumer, linear, and transactional stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders (e.g., finance, legal, marketing, operations, product) to properly support deal flow.
• Serve as a supportive member of the team while fostering an inclusive team culture for learning and growth.
• Organizational tasks to support team and client management (e.g., contractual certifications, programing calendars, provide tickets) to support Sales efforts across diverse set of platform partners.
• Maintain resources related to key partners including deal summaries, industry overviews, and marketplace summaries informing deal strategies.
• Account negotiation and executive material prep
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders (e.g., finance, legal, marketing, operations) to properly support deal flow.

Required experience:

• Demonstrated strength in Microsoft Office Suite - specifically Excel and PowerPoint
• Understanding of *** industry landscape, including competitors/current trends, and has a point of view on how *** creates value for partners
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail to assist team with account and client management
• Proven written (clear, concise, complete communications), verbal, quantitative/modeling skills
• Strong analytical thinker who can quickly identify and evaluate complex information break it down into component parts and make strong recommendations to the executive team
• Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Work or education experience in finance, management consulting, strategy, or law
• Industry experience in *** , technology, and/or subscription business models
• Experience in contract review and interpretation

Required Education

• Bachelor's or equivalent work experience

# *** PLATFORMDISTRIBUTION

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $57,810 - $77,550 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About *** Platform Distribution:

At *** Corporate you can see how the businesses behind the Company's powerful brands come together to create the most innovative, far-reaching and admired entertainment company in the world. As a member of a corporate team, you'll work with world-class leaders driving the strategies that keep *** at the leading edge of entertainment. See and be seen by other innovative thinkers as you enable the greatest storytellers in the world to create memories for millions of families around the globe.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Content Sales LLC , which is part of a business we call *** Platform Distribution .
*** Content Sales LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Who We Are:

*** and its brands (Pandora, SXM *** , AdsWizz, Simplecast, and *** Connected Vehicle Services) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are. This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing *** 's vision to life every day.

***

*** is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. *** 's platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of *** , is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming ser *** in the U.S. *** 's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales organization, which operates as SXM *** , leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. *** , through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, *** offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

How you'll make an impact:

Coordinator will be responsible for purchasing audio content for Seeded Radio Library and maintaining coverage for the product. The position will also work cross-functionally with Broadcast Engineering for content identification and ingest, IT to troubleshoot purchasing/ingesting issues, and Licensing/Reporting to assist with metadata backfill. The Coordinator will assist with general Music Channel Library Development as needed.

What you'll do:

• Coordinate efforts with support from Broadcast Engineering, IT and Programming
• Assist metadata backfill efforts, as needed
• Maintain music library / catalog tied to dedicated Seeded Radio
• Works with members of the Music Programming team to create superior radio programs/music channel library development as needed
• Supports creative processes, content development and production
• Loads audio elements into music automation system
• Properly enters song information and non-music elements into automation system maintaining required royalties data
• Gains an understanding of the music scheduling software and automation system
• Develops an understanding of and perform audio editing, fades and inserting correct digital markers that sound the most appealing based on music/content selection and channel genre

What you'll need:

• Thorough knowledge of MS-Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Google Sheets
• Position is Hybrid, requiring 2+ in-office days per week.
• 1+ years(s) of experience in *** Library Maintenance and Expansion and/or Metadata management•
• 4-Year College Degree or equivalent experience
• Interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to pay attention to details and be organized.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Our goal at *** is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. *** is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.

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Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including *** , *** News, MS *** , *** , *** Sports, *** , *** Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and *** , our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. *** Universal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast *** Universal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Casting Coordinator will report to the EVP, Casting and will support talent aspects of *** , *** , E!, Bravo, Oxygen, Syfy, USA, Universal Kids & Syndication *** .

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage heavy phones, calendars, and contact management
• Manage individual and team expenses and coordinate travelwith our internal travel consultants
• Meticulously track the status of talent and production for all projects
• Responsible for general office management (ordering & restocking supplies, conference room bookings & logistics, knowledge of company policies & procedures, etc.)
• Liase with internal departments and *** as well as external studio partners and agencies/management companies
• Oversee the hiring and day-to-day supervision of our Academic Year Interns
• Support talent efforts for the *** U Entertainment Group
• Develop relationships with talent and their representatives
• Complete other casting and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of industry experience
• Professional phone etiquette, top-tier organization, multitasking, and communication skills
• Working knowledge of SharePoint/OneDrive, Keynote, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience supporting high-level executives
• Willing and able to attend casting and talent related events after hours and/or on weekends

Desired Characteristics

• Prior talent experience with a casting office, network, studio, production, or talent booking company preferred
• Experience in scripted television and digital content, ideally from a talent or development standpoint
• Experience with casting software such as Cast It, Breakdown Express, and Eco Cast
• Knowledge of editing software a plus (iMovie, Final Cut, Premiere Pro, AVID)
• Strong verbal and written communication skillsrequired
• Comfortable and professional when working with talent
• Team player who works well with others, exhibits flexibility, is passionate about talent, scripted and unscripted content, the entertainment industry, an avid TV watcher, and a strategic, forward-thinking individual
• Ability to work with and manage expectations of individuals with varying personalities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high energy environment

Additional Requirements:

Hybrid : This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

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 *** Universal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000

Additional Information

*** Universal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. *** Universal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access *** as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing [Please reply using Staff Me Up] .