Assistant, Development
FX Networks
Los Angeles, CAThis was removed by the employer on 6/11/2017 9:04:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
The FX Networks Original Programming department is seeking an Assistant to provide administrative support to two Development executives. This position is also responsible for evaluating material, tracking submissions, and coordinating and disseminating information and materials pertaining to FX development projects.
Responsibilities:
• Answers phones, manages calendar, schedules meetings and conference calls, makes travel arrangements, handles expense reports, and performs various other administrative tasks.
• Evaluates and tracks submissions, reads drafts of projects in development, manages delivery of incoming scripts and cuts, and tracks shooting schedule.
• Manages communication between the Production and Development departments, studios and production. Keeps an accurate account of ever-changing distribution calendars submitted by Production.
• Coordinates and distributes materials pertaining to development projects to other FX and FCN departments, our productions and studio partners. Communicates with other departments regarding their needs and ensures they have the materials that they need to take care of their responsibility to the network.
Qualifications:
• Four-year college degree required, preferably in film, broadcast, journalism or communications
• 1-2 years of entertainment experience at a talent agency, studio or network is required
• Avid TV watcher with a strong interest in series development, who wants to grow with the FX suite of networks
• Must be a highly organized, task-oriented person, able to manage and disseminate a high volume of information and material punctually, properly and confidentially in a fast-paced, busy office environment
• Must be able to evaluate material and think analytically in relation to projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Must have strong skills utilizing Outlook, Word, and Excel
Division Description:
FX Networks, a business unit of 21st Century Fox, is comprised of the networks FX, FXX and FXM and the video on-demand app FXNOW. FX, the flagship general entertainment basic cable channel, launched in June of 1994 and is carried in 91 million homes. The diverse schedule features a growing roster of critically-acclaimed and award-winning hit dramas series, including The Americans, The Strain, Taboo, Legion and the upcoming Snowfall; the critically-acclaimed limited series American Horror Story, Fargo, American Crime Story and the upcoming Feud and Trust; and acclaimed hit comedy series including the award-winning Louie, Baskets, Better Things and Atlanta. In 2016, FX received a basic cable record 56 Emmy® Award nominations and a basic cable record 18 wins, including 9 for The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story. FX's roster of acquired hit series includes Two and a Half Men, How I Met Your Mother and Mike & Molly. FXX, the newest network, launched in September 2013 and is carried in 81 million homes. Geared towards a young adult audience, the schedule features original series, movies, and acquired series. The channel is anchored by the acclaimed hit comedies It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the Emmy® Award winning comedy series Archer, You're the Worst and Man Seeking Woman. FXX is also the exclusive cable home to The Simpsons, the longest-running comedy in TV history, the late night animated block Animation Domination, and acquired hit series such as In Living Color, Mad About You and Parks and Recreation. FXM (formerly Fox Movie Channel) was launched in October of 1994 and is now carried in 57 million homes. Its schedule features classic films during the day (FXM Retro), and contemporary box office hits and acclaimed, award-winning films in the evening, as well as short-form award-winning original programming.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.