Assistant, Development

This is a Full Time Job

Assistant, Development - 51 Minds Entertainment

51 Minds Entertainment is the traditionally non-scripted production powerhouse behind shows like Below Deck (Bravo), Below Deck: Mediterranean (Bravo), Below Deck Sailing Yacht (Bravo), Below Deck Down Under (Peacock), Married to Real Estate (HGTV), The Surreal Life (VH1) and the upcoming Drive with Swizz Beatz (Hulu). A division of Banijay, the world's largest international content producer and distributor, 51 Minds is led by President, Christian Sarabia and Zachary Klein, who serves as Chief Operating Officer.

Job Purpose:

Seeking an eager, motivated Assistant who will support the creative current team; prioritizing the EVPs and SVP of Development at 51 Minds Entertainment, a TV production company that specializes in unscripted programming. The ideal candidate will have an interest in current programming, professional phone manner, and familiarity with industry players.

They will be responsible for managing heavy phones, rolling calls, setting appointments and meetings, updating calendars, booking travel, as well as coordinating alongside the creative team as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Manage phones, calendars, schedules and conference calls
• Create Executive expense reports
• Possess excellent follow through skills (status reports and confirmation of tasks completed)
• Assist with scheduling all pitches and coordinating internally, as well as maintaining a log to track all 3rd party pitches
• Assist with creating documents such as buyer and agents lists for internal use
• Maintain standards of strict confidentiality with respect to all matters and documents
• Promote teamwork and work well with executives, staff, external associates and visitors at all levels
• Handle other miscellaneous duties, special events and projects assigned
• Edit pitch materials, and proofread pitch decks
• Conduct research, talent outreach and putting together talent grids
• Manage and track freelance consultants, editors who work on various funded/and or unfunded projects
• Assist in casting skype cutdowns
• Prepare POs for all production related charges, expenses (work alongside Production and Accounting)
• Prepare travel for talent and executives
• Assist with writing blurbs and copy for decks
• Plan and coordinate private events, dinners, offsite
• Collaborate in team brainstorms, performing research, proofreading copy, and sourcing materials as needed

Skills and Qualifications:
• College degree preferred
• Minimum 1-2+ years' administrative experience at senior management level within entertainment industry
• Agency or network experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of Premiere, Avid or an editing software
• Proficiency with Mac software, Google Suite, Dropbox, and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent organizational, and communication skills
• A clear sense of urgency, and ability to complete tasks accurately and efficiently
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions and change course of action quickly
• Ability to anticipate needs, be proactive, resourceful and flexible
• Ability to simultaneously handle individual tasks while maintaining perspective on the bigger picture
• Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively with other executives, talent, talent reps, assistants and staff at all levels

Eligibility Requirements:
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through endemolshine.us/careers to be considered
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be LA based and able to work in hybrid in-office/remote work model
• Must be 18 years or older

Compensation Range:
• Position is budgeted for compensation salary of $45,000 - $55,000 annually (non-exempt)