Assistant, Comedy & Animation Programming and Development

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment has a  great opportunity for someone with a passion for comedy and a great sense of humor to be an Assistant, Comedy & Animation Programming & Development to support our head of the department. We're looking for someone who has at least 3 years of assistant experience at a network, studio,  agency, management company, or equivalent. As an Assistant, in Comedy and Animation Programming & Development you have superior organizational and communication skills, are highly motivated, are detail oriented, and eager to learn more about Development and Programming.

A SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• High volume assistant duties, including but not limited to answering and rolling calls, heavy scheduling, booking travel, and liaising with other internal departments and external contacts
• Department coordination including tracking and maintaining department grids and documents
• Script coverage and material evaluation for current shows, development projects, and incoming submissions and specs
• Serve as back-up to other administrative assistants when necessary

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3+ years of experience as an Assistant in the entertainment industry
• Previous entertainment agency or production experience
• Knowledge of entertainment industry players 
• Passion for television programming
• Team-player attitude, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced setting
• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly to changing business needs
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and Advanced Excel
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to organize and establish administrative procedures independently, draft correspondence and reports, and work under pressure
• Ability to handle confidential information and interact with high-level executives
• Office coverage requires extended work hours – must be available to work overtime

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor's degree

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $22.25-26.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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