Assistant, SVP Distribution

This is a Freelance Job

TEMP Assistant, SVP Distribution NY

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide administrative support to SVP, Distribution, FremantleMedia Enterprises and overall Distribution department support, including:
* Coordinate a very busy schedule
* Set calls/meetings
* Handle convention attendance/travel arrangements/expenses
* Manage contact database - read trades and update as requested.
* Manage all incoming/outgoing materials, including maintenance of sent logs
* Manage/maintain producer updates.
* Work with various FME departments to coordinate sales elements including screening materials, links to be sent to clients, trailers, collate and/or create marketing materials, relevant ratings data etc.
* Manage client access to FMEScreenings and trouble shoot as needed.
* Research and track client activities/schedules as requested.
* Track evolving new media marketplace for potential new clients as requested.
* Screen FM content - Research content history and similar properties currently on-air in the US / Canada.
* Provide format sales support to include the following:
o Manage in-house DVD library of Canadian series and distribution of same to WWE executives.
o Track production schedules and flying producer schedules.
o Track ratings of all formats working with FM research department.
o Track ancillary exploitation on smaller formats (involves screening of episodes and reaching out to clients).
o Manage/download links for new FM formats/international versions to be shared with clients.

REQUIREMENTS:
* 2+ years senior administrative support experience
* Previous entertainment industry experience, preferably in sales and/or distribution, ideal
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint)
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate with clarity and professionalism
* Self-motivated, well organized with ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and multitask