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.
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Job DescriptionAbout Us: *** Universal is a leader in providing entertainment programming to the US and international marketplaces. The International Television Distribution division is responsible for the international distribution of *** Universal product to all forms of linear and digital *** . This includes distribution of current and library theatrical movies, direct-to-video movies, documentaries and specials, plus all forms of television product - scripted TV series, non-scripted TV series, mini-series, animation and TV movies.
Overview: The Creative Services Assistant is responsible for supporting the mandates of the Global Marketing and Creative Services department, including both client and sales marketing activities. This role assists the SVP, Global Marketing and will fulfil administrative duties including calendar management, Travel Expenses, arranging messengers, coordinating sales calls and team meetings, plus additional needs for the SVP. The role will be heavily involved in finance tracking, processing expenses, vendor set-up, liaising with vendors, and invoicing. The role will also have both a large creative and digital emphasis, including assisting in uploading, maintaining and organizing creative assets, videos and metadata to various sales and client tools including Passport and *** UView, and other sites such as Dropbox, Sharepoint and Frame.io. In addition, the assistant will support Network asset requests, New *** creative services' needs, presentation and one-sheet creation and editing, and general day-to-day assistance for the department.
Responsibilities: - Provide support as needed including, but not limited to organizing and scheduling meetings, organizing travel, processing expenses, scheduling messengers and shipments, etc.
- Handle invoices and vendor set-up, including liaising with vendors and using *** U's approved systems to process.
- Maintain marketing budget tracker and review against actuals
- Work with cross-functional finance and accounting teams and support VP Marketing with additional budget or finance-related needs
- Work with Global Team to upload relevant creative assets from across the *** Universal portfolio to the marketing asset site, Passport, as well as the digital screening room, *** UView.
- Act as a brand expert, communicating asset timelines, airdates, and other relevant information related to the *** Universal portfolio
- Collaborate with team to create and code marketing emails and assist in other digital development such as private/press screening rooms, sell sheets, apps, microsites, etc.
- Manage user access to *** UView.
- Assist in creative brainstorming and editing for presentations, marketing one-sheets, and sizzles.
- Liaise directly with postproduction houses, agencies, and vendors.
- Assist in overall support of special events as needed during department events and markets that support sales efforts.
The responsibilities associated with this position are not limited to the above descriptions and may be modified at any time by the Department or *** Universal.
QualificationsBasic QualificationsEligibility Requirements- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through www. *** to be considered.
- Must be willing to work in Universal City, California.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Desired Characteristics- Prefer marketing-related experience at an agency or *** /publishing company or integrated marketing sales organization.
- Keen attention to detail and creative eye; ability to give creative feedback.
- Able to communicate effectively and pivot to the challenges of starting on a team, while working on a hybrid schedule
- Results-oriented, self-motivated worker with a track record of delivering on commitments.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and follow through on projects within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Comfortable working in various CMS environments and application back ends.
- Eagerness to manage complex projects and work with cross-functional teams.
- Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work with interdepartmental teams.
- Strong business, work, and personal ethics.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels in the organization.
- Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, PowerPoint, Excel; Adobe: Illustrator, Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign etc.
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: $45,000.00-$55,000.00. 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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