Assistant, Talent Strategy and Unscripted

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

We are looking for an Assistant to provide daily executive and administrative support for two Senior Vice Presidents, Talent Strategy and Unscripted Fox Entertainment. You must have superb organizational skills, an eye for detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, an understanding of the industry, and a desire to work in talent across all genres and as well as unscripted television. It is important for you to be able to anticipate the needs of the executives, confidently multitask, and prioritize under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Must be a self-starter. You should feel comfortable interacting with various executives and should feel confident acting as a liaison between executives, agents, talent, and buyers. Looking for someone to grow with the company.

A SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet guests, answer and roll calls, schedule a heavy calendar, coordinate and maintain appointments/meetings, maintain files, book travel arrangements/reservations, and coordinate all other special projects
• Act as liaison with other internal departments and external contacts to execute assignments and represent the SVP and team in a professional and efficient manner
• Keep up to speed on competitive development across the unscripted landscape
• Create and maintain a comprehensive database of pitches, current and past development.
• Keep current on Company projects, events, and issues and provide updates to your supervisor
• Track and manage actor submissions for both scripted and unscripted projects
• Assist in identifying talent for pitches and series
• Handle casting avail checks
• Coordinate with network, producers, directors, managers, talent agencies
• Prepare and distribute materials to talent and production teams as needed
• Provide personal assistance on various projects and activities
• Coordinate travel arrangements (domestic and international) and other administrative duties (i.e., processing travel and expense reports, filing, etc.)
• Serve as backup to other administrative assistants when necessary
• Assist with departmental projects and events as needed
• Assist on set when needed with productions

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 2+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant
• 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 communication and follow-up skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Keynote
• Able 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
• Ability to multitask
• Office coverage requires extended work hours – must be available to work overtime

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor's degree

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