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Work closely with Associate Producers and Producers by assisting them in editing video and graphics. Search for best video and elements for open, lead intro for show, and various tells. Clear video for air, coordinating with Social Newsgathering and Rights and Clearances.

Work directly with show producers and editors to shape the visual language of each project, demonstrating a strong understanding for documentary and feature shooting. Serve as a cinematographer and production assistant across a wide range of productions including documentaries, feature shoots, community relations events, branded campaigns and other shoots as assigned.

Manage and roll a high volume of phone calls. Read, summarize, and analyze books and screenplays and provide coverage. Maintain a database of contact information for directors, writers, and talent.

Work alongside the Feature Production Sr Manager and Head of Production Management to develop strategies for short and long term production crew retention plans, with the goal of maintaining a high level of excellence with our Production Team talent.

Review, advise, and approve student safety plans. Collaborate and assist faculty in implementing physical production policies and procedures through frequent dialogue and presence in classrooms.

Manage the complex, fast paced and ever-changing diaries for the SVP Scripted Content and the VP of Business Development. Provide light-touch support for VP, Scripted Acquisitions e.g., expenses, travel, and light diary support. Provide support for travel arrangements for other executives in the Acquisitions team as required.

Heavy scheduling, call volume & rolling calls, heavy travel organization, expenses, management of databases, submission logs, and select creative evaluation.

Provides overall general assistance to the Production Coordinator, Production Supervisor and crew within a specific department(s). Be in service to the production (i.e. seek ways to proactively support the crew, Production Coordinator and Production Supervisor, build the trust of the artists, know when to elevate issues, understand priorities and how to balance multiple requests including those which may come from outside of your department).

Provide vital support to senior managers, enabling the team to deliver outstanding feature films that inform, educate, and entertain audiences.

Provide administrative support including managing heavy phones, calendar, scheduling meetings, and coordinating travel arrangements. Track and review contracts, client calendars, and payments through a series of detailed grids. Create client submission lists, handle client bookings, and manage all client correspondence.