Assistant, Physical Production

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital and emerging platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences where they are through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing and scaling intellectual property worldwide. FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units. The FOX Television Network, which encompasses its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series including The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, Doc, Memory of a Killer, Fear Factor: House of Fear, The Floor and Hell’s Kitchen. FOX Entertainment Studios, operates the in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series such as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box Entertainment with animated hits such as Hazbin Hotel and Krapopolis; Studio Ramsay Global with Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars; entertainment studio TMZ; and the independent film label Tideline. FOX Entertainment Global is the company’s worldwide content sales and distribution arm. As part of its evolution into a modern next-gen studio, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments across vertical video with Holywater, Chain’s experiential storytelling, podcasting with Meet Cute, a two-way content pipeline with HarperCollins Publishing, and creator-led formats through the newly formed FOX Creator Studios. Through these strategic initiatives, the company is investing earlier in emerging ideas and new forms of audience engagement, while maintaining the ability to grow successful concepts into premium franchises across broadcast, streaming and global platforms. A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale across broadcast, streaming, and digital ecosystems, while continuing to grow its portfolio of owned IP and next-generation storytelling formats.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment Studios is one of the leading independent content producers in the worldwide television marketplace. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California, FOX Entertainment has rapidly grown into a global producer and distributor of a broad range of programming formats and genres.  We are looking to hire an Assistant, Physical Production to assist our senior production executives at an exciting growth moment for the studio.

Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all administrative duties for the VPs of Production, including intense scheduling and management of calendars, managing phones, and handling expense reports

• Provide other administrative support for Executives within the department as needed, including but not limited to coordinating travel, arranging gifts, and managing subscriptions

• Perform coverage and other such reviews of creative and production material, as necessary 

• Manage visitors and department-specific supplies

• Help departmental tracking documents

• Assist in preparing reports and presentations

• Take on additional projects and research as necessary

• Other duties as assigned by upper management

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 1+ years of administrative experience; agency or management experience heavily preferred

• Experience supporting multiple people in a fast-paced environment

• Passion for storytelling across film and television

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Zoom, Google Suite

• Proactive thinker; strong organizational skills

• Great attitude, shows initiative and self-direction, able to work independently when needed

• Willingness to take on additional responsibility and growth as the company expands

• Deadline-oriented, excellent time management, communication, and writing skills

• Strong creative problem-solving skills, ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure

• Professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with co-workers and industry professionals

• Act as a gatekeeper to the executives, keep a pulse on the team, organized, and detail-oriented, while seeing the bigger picture

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• Experience working in production or strong interest in the production field

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 $21.00-26.00 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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