Coordinator, Creative Affairs - MarVista

This is a Full Time Job

The Coordinator, Creative Affairs will work closely within the Creative Affairs Development team to coordinate the development and production of films and television series. This role plays a critical role in ensuring the department runs smoothly while also handling submissions and helping with creative content. The Coordinator acts as a gatekeeper for the department, keeps a pulse on the team, and is organized, and detail-oriented while seeing the bigger picture.

A Snapshot Of Your Responsibilities
Manage submissions, coordinate responses, and delegate reads internally
Read 15+ scripts per week and watch 5+ directing samples in search of commercial projects and talent to make films and TV series at a variety of levels
Prepare outgoing correspondence including emails and submission letters
Create pitch documents and presentations for internal or external purposes
Administrative duties for the department including setting meetings for the department head and development team as a group
Manage important documents for each project and ensure appropriate departments are aware of any changes
Take notes in project meetings with writers, directors, and producers - follow up to make sure action items are issued and completed
Provide creative and practical notes on projects in various stages of development and production
Create preliminary lead cast lists and director lists for projects
Meet and vet writers, directors, and for various projects
Effectively work across departments to ensure communication
Proactively seek out material, writers, and directors that are appropriate for MarVista
Other duties and special projects as assigned

What You Will Need
3+ years of film industry experience
Intermediate experience in MS office (word, ppt, excel), Adobe Acrobat
Experienced in creating decks & one sheets that are visually appealing
Knowledge of the film industry landscape and players
Embodies the principles of gratitude, honesty, passion, collaboration, and entrepreneurship
Passion for reading, Intermediate writing skill
Ability to think strategically, anticipate issues, and think ahead to potential conflicts that can arise with scheduling and/or projects and processes
Excellent time management, communication, and writing skills
Deadline-oriented, able to work independently when needed
Actively participates in the creative process, and understands the market and key players

Nice To Have But Not A Dealbreaker
Bachelor's Degree in a related field
Agency experience is
Experience in Final Draft, film editing, graphic design, screenwriting
Experience with Microsoft Suite, Zoom, Slack, Rightsline