Coordinator, Unscripted
Amazon Studios
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 4/15/2017 5:33:00 AM PST
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Amazon Studios launched in 2010 as a new way to develop feature films and episodic series-one that's open to great ideas from creators and audiences around the world. Anyone can upload a script online for Amazon Studios to review, and those who choose to make their projects public can also receive feedback from the Amazon Studios community. Amazon Studios Original Content is available to Prime members and is known for bringing customers the Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-winning series Transparent and Mozart in the Jungle along with original hits like The Man in the High Castle, The New Yorker Presents, Red Oaks, Hand of God, Bosch, and Catastrophe . Prime members also have access to a collection of Amazon Original series for kids such as Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street, Wishenpoof, Just Add Magic, and the Annecy, Annie, and multi-Emmy Award-winning Tumble Leaf. Amazon Studios' first original movie, Spike Lee's Chi-Raq, premiered in theatres in 2015, with more coming soon.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to complete high volumes of complex tasks and projects quickly with little to no guidance; react with appropriate urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround; take effective action without having to know the total picture; and efficiently and creatively solve difficult or complex problems that affect people within the business. The candidate will also have great attention to detail and organization skills, as well as the ability to switch gears at a moment's notice. A high level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information and professionalism in dealing with senior professionals inside and outside the company is key. This position is located in Santa Monica, California.
Responsibilities
• Administrative support for multiple executives (scheduling, travel arrangements, phones, research)
• Assist in managing the project submission process and upkeep of submission logs
• Development tracking as well as providing notes on submitted pitches, treatments, and episodes
• Assist with the management of development, production, and post-production logistics
• Coordination with other internal departments such as marketing, press, business affairs, legal, and production
• Participate in the planning of special events when requested
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years of unscripted television development experience, preferably at a network, studio, management company or agency
• Experience with series development and production
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, as well as a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Sharepoint
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong interest in all forms of unscripted television as well as pop-culture and emerging trends
• High attention to detail
• Detailed planning, time management, and organizational skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Positive can-do attitude with strong initiative and follow through
• Great judgment and common sense
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Creative problem-solver
• High levels of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Awareness of producers, production companies, agents, and other industry players
• Web-savvy: familiar with online video environment
Amazon is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.