Content & Acquisitions Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

The Assistant, Content & Acquisitions will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support, including managing the SVP's calendar, travel arrangements, and expenses. This role also involves tracking the full workflow of content submissions and working cross-functionally with support staff across sales, marketing, legal, operations, finance, and strategy. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, analytical, self-starter who is passionate about premium global content of all genres. Looking for someone to grow with the company.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Greet guests, answer and roll calls, schedule a heavy calendar, coordinate and maintain appointments and meetings
• Complete expense reports, maintain files, book travel arrangements/reservations, and coordinate all other special projects
• Ensure the global sales force and content team have up-to-date materials and are properly equipped to take content to market
• Liaise with all internal departments to make sure requests are processed in a timely manner and the C&A team is aware of any issues that may arise, including but not limited to Legal, Operations, Finance, Marketing, and Distribution delivery matters
• Work with the C&A team and regional Sales teams to collate territory-by-territory feedback and create worldwide sales update and performance docs for content partners and internal stakeholders from both 3rd party sources and internal locally managed stakeholders
• Attend producer meetings with SVP when requested and take detailed notes and follow-ups as needed
• Track producers and content/acquisition opportunities
• Attend weekly team meetings and provide notes as needed
• Manage schedules for markets and festivals
• Create presentation decks
• Read scripts and provide coverage as time permits
• Serve as backup to other administrative assistants when necessary

WHAT YOU WILL NEED
• 1-2 years of previous experience as an Assistant in content acquisitions, content strategy, co-production, or sales in the TV or Film distribution environment
• Experience working in an agency supporting international business
• Team player who operates in a fast-paced setting
• Able to organize and establish administrative procedures independently, draft correspondence and reports, and work under pressure
• Skilled in prioritizing and responding to changing business needs
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and generative AI applications
• Collaborative and flexible team player with professional demeanor
• Ability to build and foster internal and external relationships
• Ability to work with high-level senior managers and demonstrate discretion
• Ability to manage scheduling across multiple time zones
• Familiarity and deep passion for the global TV landscape
• Can-do attitude and a desire to grow your career within the international content industry
• Office coverage could require extended work hours – must be available to work overtime or travel domestically and internationally as needed

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER
• Bachelor's degree

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