Company Description COMPANY DESCRIPTION *** Universal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.
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 DescriptionJob Purpose:The Entertainment Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Global Scripted Series department within the Universal International *** organization, including the department head. They will serve as office liaison communicating with internal *** U divisions as well as the external business and creative community. This position is based in the Universal City, CA office.
Essential Responsibilities:- General administrative duties including but not limited to: answering telephones, scheduling meetings, planning all travel arrangements for executives, and compiling expense reports
- Develop external contacts for competitive information and materials for informational databases
- Generate and maintain submission, pitch, and coverage logs, staffing grids, development reports, status reports, writer and director lists, competitive tracking, and other documents and databases for all aspects of drama, comedy, and non-scripted development and production
- Research writer, director, and actor lists; brainstorm and compile information regarding the international market for potential projects, talent, formats, and needs
- Provide creative input, script analysis, notes, and coverage for new material submitted for development consideration and/or in various stages of development
- Manage key information on series in production (schedules, key dates, casting, etc)
- Compile notes, facts, and pertinent information in preparation for meetings
- Keep executives informed of trade news, position changes, announcements, hot topics
- Draft, organize, or prepare correspondence and documents
- Will be a team player and cover for other department assistants as needed
- Manage intern program: hiring, processing and daily coordination
Qualifications Qualifications Basic Requirements:- Minimum 1 year working within studio, network, agency or production company in an assistant capacity.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desired Characteristics:- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Multi-task oriented, excellent organizational and time management skills, as position will assist high volume department
- Flexible, personable, self-starter, and extremely detail-oriented with the ability to interface with the creative community as well as all levels of *** U staff
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
- Team player/collaborative
- Involved in networking groups
Additional Requirements:- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered
- Willingness to work overtime and on weekends with short notice
- Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
- Must be covered by Solutions, *** U's Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
- 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:$47,840-$62,400
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.
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