Executive Assistant - FOX Alternative Entertainment

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 Alternative Entertainment is looking for an Executive Assistant who is passionate about unscripted programming to join our team in Los Angeles. Under regular supervision, the Executive Assistant is responsible for assisting the Senior Vice President and Vice President with administrative functions and special projects. The Executive Assistant will work on a very heavy desk and will answer phones, maintain daily schedules, file, process expense reports, schedule meetings and appointments, update information on producers, track all submissions and pitches, enter due dates for cuts, and maintain production paperwork. The ideal candidate will have one year of experience working for a high-level executive in the TV or entertainment industry. The individual will be organized, be able to identify priorities, have a flexible mindset, be an effective communicator, and handle confidential information with discretion in a fast-paced environment.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer phones, route calls, take messages, and maintain detailed phone logs
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments
• Prepare and process expense reports
• Manage and schedule domestic and international travel
• Manage internal documents for the team and department
• Track all creative submissions and pitches
• Maintain production paperwork
• Greet guests in a friendly and professional manner, schedule a heavy calendar, coordinate and maintain appointments/meetings, maintain files, book travel arrangements/reservations, and coordinate all other special projects
• Create presentations and documents using PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Sheets
• Act as liaison with other internal departments and external contacts to execute assignments and represent the team in a professional and efficient manner
• Keep current on Company projects, events, and issues and provide updates to the supervisor
• Serve as backup to other administrative assistants when necessary
• Assist with other departmental projects and events as needed
• Perform various other duties, as required and assigned

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 1+ years as an Executive Assistant
• Experience working on a heavy desk
• Passionate about unscripted development
• Team player who operates in a fast-paced setting
• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly to changing business needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication and follow-up skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote
• Professional and friendly demeanor
• Demonstrated self-starter with the 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

• Previous entertainment agency experience

#LI-DNI

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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