Coordinator, Development

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Culver City, CA, USA
In-Office
52K-60K Annually
Junior
News + Entertainment
The Role
Supports four senior executives and the broader production team by managing calendars, scheduling, communications, deadlines, action items, and administrative needs. Contributes to unscripted television development through research, copywriting, presentation decks, and creative materials. Maintains company email, website, and social channels while coordinating office logistics, facilities, technology requests, and Sony lot access. Requires strong organization, discretion, communication, adaptability, and interest in entertainment development.
Summary Generated by Built In

 B17 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television, is a full-service production company based in Los Angeles, producing breakthrough content across comedy, reality, documentary, and game formats. As leaders in a new era of entertainment, B17 focuses on multi-platform programming with strong Millennial and Gen Z appeal. Founders Rhett Bachner and Brien Meagher forged their creative partnership while producing shows including Shark Tank, Survivor, and The Apprentice before launching B17 nearly a decade ago. Since then, B17 has built a reputation for bold, boundary-pushing, technology-driven, and visually compelling work. Whether elevating unfamiliar voices to tell new stories or bringing families together around some of the biggest names in entertainment, B17 is constantly striving to create the very best in modern programming.

 

B17 Entertainment is seeking a highly organized, resourceful, and creative Coordinator to support four senior executives and the broader B17 team. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role for someone who thrives on managing multiple priorities, anticipates needs, communicates effectively, and is equally comfortable handling executive support and contributing to creative development. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who is passionate about unscripted television and excited to be part of a collaborative, entrepreneurial production environment.


Responsibilities

  • Manage complex calendars and scheduling for four senior executives, coordinating multiple meetings and shifting priorities
  • Serve as a key point of coordination across B17 departments, the Sony Pictures Television, Nonfiction team, and external partners to schedule meetings efficiently and ensure the right stakeholders are included
  • Organize and track deadlines, follow up on action items, and keep executives and department heads informed of progress
  • Manage incoming calls and general administrative needs
  • Support development projects through research, copywriting, presentation decks, and other creative development materials
  • Manage company email accounts and related administrative maintenance
  • Help maintain B17’s website and social media channels
  • Coordinate day-to-day office needs, including Sony lot drive-ons, office crafty, organization, and facilities and technology requests
  • Take on additional projects and ad hoc responsibilities as needed to support the team

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Coordinator supporting executives in media, entertainment, or an agency environment
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities, demands, and timelines
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving with sound judgment and decision-making skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to learn and apply new technologies and effectively coordinate with IT support teams
  • High level of discretion when handling confidential information
  • Creative and intellectually curious, with an interest in contributing beyond traditional administrative responsibilities
  • High-energy, proactive self-starter with a positive, can-do approach
  • Strong computer and presentation design skills; experience with Canva, AI image-generation tools, and Photoshop is a plus
  • Resourceful, collaborative, ambitious, and passionate about unscripted television and the work of B17 Entertainment

The anticipated base salary for this position is $52,000–$60,000. This role may also qualify for overtime, annual incentive and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

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.

Sony Pictures does not allow audio recording, video recording or use of AI note-taking tools during interviews. Please be aware these tools may be enabled as a default and can be difficult to disable once the interview has started, so we recommend you check your device and disable these tools prior to the start of your interview. If recording or the use of the tools occurs during the interview and cannot be promptly turned off or disabled, the interviewer may end the interview.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at [email protected].

Skills Required

  • 1+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or Coordinator supporting executives in media, entertainment, or an agency environment
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities, demands, and timelines
  • Proactive problem-solving approach with sound judgment and decision-making skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to learn and apply new technologies and coordinate effectively with IT support teams
  • High level of discretion when handling confidential information
  • Creative and intellectually curious, with an interest in contributing beyond traditional administrative responsibilities
  • High-energy, proactive self-starter with a positive, can-do approach
  • Strong computer and presentation design skills
  • Passion for unscripted television and the work of B17 Entertainment
  • Experience with Canva, AI image-generation tools, and Photoshop

Sony Pictures Entertainment Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sony Pictures Entertainment and has not been reviewed or approved by Sony Pictures Entertainment.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, mental-health, and wellness programs are broadly available, with recent updates such as CVS/Caremark for prescriptions on Aetna plans. Multiple plan types (including HSA‑eligible options and a California HMO) point to comprehensive coverage breadth.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with immediate company matching and auto-enrollment/auto-increase features supports long-term savings. Additional programs like an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and employer HSA contributions further bolster financial wellbeing.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave described as generous, along with childcare, fertility support, adoption/surrogacy assistance, and backup care, provides broad family coverage. Ancillary supports like Milk Stork and legal assistance reinforce family-related needs.

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HQ: Culver City, CA
10,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1989

What We Do

We are in the business of creativity, making some of the most beloved film and television of all time for every platform in the world. As the most creative and proudly independent studio, our future is boundless. Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a division of Sony Group Corporation, a creative entertainment company built on a foundation of technology. Along with our sister companies, we make movies, television, music and games that engage billions of people, connecting creators and audiences around the globe. We are looking for innovators to join us as we forge the future of entertainment! SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production and distribution; television production and distribution; digital content creation and distribution; worldwide channel investments; home entertainment acquisition and distribution, operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of filmed entertainment in more than 130 countries.

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