Assistant, FOX Alternative Entertainment

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

Under regular supervision, the Assistant is responsible for assisting the Senior Vice President and Vice President of Current - FOX Alternative Entertainment with administrative functions. Duties include answering phones and maintaining daily schedules; filing; processing expense reports; scheduling meetings and appointments; updating information on producers; tracking all submissions and pitches; entering due dates for cuts; and maintaining 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.


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:

• Answer phones, route calls, take messages, and maintain detailed phone logs. Schedules and coordinates meetings and appointments
• Prepare and process expense reports. Manages and schedules domestic and international travel
• Tracks all creative submissions and pitches. Manages internal documents for the team and department. Maintains production paperwork. Performs various other duties, as required and assigned
• Specific duties include greeting guests in a friendly and professional manner, scheduling a heavy calendar, coordinating and maintaining appointments/meetings, maintaining files, booking travel arrangements/reservations, and coordinating 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 President in a professional and efficient manner
• Keep current on Company projects, events, and issues, and provide updates to the supervisor
• Serve as a backup to other administrative assistants when necessary
• Assist with departmental projects and events as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Previous entertainment agency or production experience
• 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 a must
• Office coverage requires extended work hours - must be available to work overtime

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• 2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant in Entertainment

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 $21.00-25.00 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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