Handle essential administrative duties—like calendar management, travel planning, and meeting coordination—while also contributing to the development of creative materials such as one-sheets and pitch decks.
Browsing: Television
The assistant is willing to immerse themselves, potentially take on larger opportunities (i.e. pitching, submitting on breakdowns, script coverage), and clearly able to communicate with agents, executives, clients, peers etc.
Proactively manages smooth operations of the executives’ calendar, record-keeping, and office, being mindful of deadlines and priorities. Read and watch material and provide feedback as necessary.
Source and evaluate screenplays, shows, books, articles, life rights, concepts, sizzles, pitches, and short-form content – as well as other forms of IP –to build and help sustain a robust TV pipeline that aligns with department and overall company strategy and goals.
Responsibilities include managing calendars, coordinating meetings, tracking priorities, organizing documents, and providing general administrative support.
Capable of managing complex schedules, calls, and communications in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience at a talent agency or management company is strongly preferred.
Coordinating meetings and travel. Maintaining files and tracking documents. Taking notes and preparing materials.
Find and book compelling guests for the show, following booking protocols. Write preparation documents for interviews. Develop and produce guest segments.
Responsible for pitching stories, writing compelling scripts for multiple segments, and selecting/building elements in a collaborative team environment. Well-versed in business news, politics, and current events – and innately curious about everything else.
Produce a wide range of content for various shows and digital platforms; produce segments and other pieces from start to finish for air. Supervise and mentor associate producers, while managing editorial accuracy and segment quality.