Coordinator, Development GSN

Game Show Network is looking for a Coordinator, Development to support the EVP of Development & Production and the SVP, Development as well as the Development department as a whole. This person will serve as an administrative support and office liaison, coordinating communication with internal Game Show Network divisions, external business partners and the creative community. 

Responsibilities

• Calendar management (setting internal and external meetings including gathering all info and materials needed for mtgs)
• Coordinating logistics and prepping materials for meetings
• Creating agendas for weekly and special meetings and gathering assets (videos, pictures, etc.)
• Maintaining a master grid of other networks’ greenlights & current unscripted series
• Updating Weekly Development Grid – projects, pitches, loglines & status
• Assisting in the development process (brainstorming, run-throughs, tech logistics, etc.)
• Creating presentations for both recurring and special meetings
• Using software programs for presentations including: Canva, PPT, Midjourney, keynote and emerging creative AI tools to create and update pitch decks for development projects
• Ad hoc research projects
  • i.e. – gathering information on talent, existing IP, history of a game show etc.
• Maintaining an awareness of industry trends, formats, talent and the competitive marketplace
• Creating & maintaining a data base of buyers and executives at other networks and production companies
• Creating and maintaining a master list of outside creative partners, buyers and network execs that GSN and GSES interact with
• General administrative duties including:
  • Calendar management, scheduling, expenses, and travel

Qualifications

• Attentiveness to detail and organization
• Competence in managing projects, situations and people
• Readiness to be a team player and cover for other department assistants as needed
• Interest in current alternative programming
• The willingness to embody our culture of being collaborative, a self-starter, competitive, passionate, bold, distinctive, innovative, creative and able to have fun!
• Strong team orientation and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (grammar, spelling etc.)
• A curiosity about and a desire to learn creative development for unscripted content.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• The ability to work well with others and collaborate across the organization to achieve goals
• Proficient in deck preparation software (ie: PPt, Canva, ChatGPT, Keynote, Midjourney).
• An understanding of all social media platforms.
• Proficient in zoom, Microsoft Teams (all Microsoft software), Dropbox, WeTransfer and other communication and shared doc programs.
• Required Minimum: BA/BS Degree
• Required Minimum: The ideal candidate will have 1 year experience in the entertainment or media industry

$49,000 - $59,0000

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

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