Development Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Catalina's Development Coordinator manages the scheduling for both the SVP of Development and the President. Scheduling accounts is approximately 50% of the position, the rest of the time is spent contributing to the creative of our projects in development i.e. Assisting with casting/editing, writing/designing pitch decks, and helping flesh out existing/new concepts. This is the perfect position for someone looking to begin a career in unscripted development. A great attitude and willingness to help are a high priority! To learn more about Catalina Content (a member of the Jupiter Holdings family), visit catalinacontent.com


Duties/Responsibilities:
- Schedule meetings with networks and talent for both the SVP of Development and the President
- Cutdown and Edit talent reels
- Maintain network executive lists, development grids, talent casting grids, and website
- Compile and reach out to casting submissions
- Help develop show concepts
- Maintain talent holding agreement expiration dates on the team calendar
- Work on special projects as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:
- Is a strong self-starter. We're still a small company, employee needs to be able to take ideas and run with them.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities
- Excellent multi-tasking skills
- Excellent proactive problem-solving
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent ability to work under pressure

Software Requirements:
- Microsoft Office Suite (we use TEAMS, Outlook and MS Office Suite)
- Google Drive, Sheets, Docs
- Box
- Is proficient in basic video editing for basic string outs, and basic graphic design for pitch decks (InDesign, Powerpoint, Google Slides or similar)

Qualifications:
- 1 year of assistance experience in development or production
- Unscripted television experience preferred
- Has strong interest in unscripted, encouraged to pitch ideas to the team and help develop existing projects.
- Ability to work daily and/or weekend overtime on as-needed basis, with short-notice.

Working Pacific Time zone hours of 9am - 6pm; however, we do have offices on the East Coast with operating hours from 9am - 6pm EST so must be available at various times as needed.