We are seeking an experienced Assistant, Production Management to support executives and manage communication internally and externally on productions across our live-action, narrative Film slate. Responsibilities include executive calendar management, managing document distribution & communication flow, and supporting/suggesting best practices from pre-production through delivery while working with external producers and production partners. This position will report to a Production Management executive in Los Angeles. This team is responsible for supervising all aspects of production with our film slate.
The Role:
A successful candidate will be self-motivated, quick-thinking, flexible, able to pivot when necessary, thorough, and capable of juggling multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a demanding and fast-moving position requiring someone who is proactive and able to exercise good judgment and initiative while working with a high-volume production slate.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintain a heavy calendar for a Production Management executive, including booking and confirming meetings & calls, both internally & externally, as well as managing travel.
- Build and nurture collaborative relationships with internal operations, technical teams and production stakeholders to streamline workflows across all apps and content teams
- Coordinate initial kick-off and ongoing production meetings for internal teams and external partners
- Take detailed notes on agendas live in meetings and circulate information to the greater team; memorialize decision-making and track the next steps
- Coordinate travel arrangements (domestic and international) and related administrative duties (i.e. processing travel and expense reports, tracking travel visa needs, digital and physical filing, etc…) for the team
- Manage and track the flow of incoming and outgoing materials
- Maintain internal systems to track projects and their statuses
- Coordinate document distribution and production information flow, with emphasis on updating, maintaining, and championing the use of Netflix tools and databases internally.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS Degree
- 2-3+ years as an assistant in the entertainment industry, preferably on a physical production desk or related area at a studio/network/agency, or as a coordinator or assistant on a series or film production.
- Innate sense of timing to maintain the pace required to meet tight and ever changing deadlines
- Team-player with a positive attitude who can operate in a fast-paced setting
- Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information
- Understanding of how to prioritize various tasks and respond accordingly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Deep passion for and knowledge of the Film and TV space
- Proficiency in Google Suite strongly preferred
- Curiosity, openness to learn and not be afraid to ask questions.
The salary range for this role is $50,000 – $180,000/year.
How to Apply:
Apply online.
