Senior Administrative Assistant, Comedy Development

This is a Full Time Job

Sony Pictures Television is seeking a highly organized, proactive Sr Administrative Assistant to support executives within the Comedy Development teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, exercises sound judgment, and can anticipate team needs while managing multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, exceptional multitasker, and collaborative team player with a passion for television and storytelling.

Responsibilities
• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the SVP Comedy, including complex calendar management, scheduling, prioritization of competing demands, and phone coverage
• Track and help manage development materials, submissions, and project-related information to ensure timely follow-up and execution
• Coordinate meetings, calls, and department activities while proactively managing logistics, anticipating needs, and ensuring executives remain organized and aligned on priorities
• Prepare and process expense reports, invoices, and other administrative documentation in a timely manner
• Maintain and update contact databases, call lists, and departmental records
• Read scripts and creative materials, review cuts/dailies, and provide thoughtful coverage, summaries, and key takeaways from meetings, calls, screenings, and development discussions
• Create presentations, correspondence, reports, and executive-ready materials that support development initiatives, strategic discussions, and team communications
• Arrange travel, including itineraries, visas, accommodations, and related logistics, prepare, submit and track expense reports
• Conduct research and synthesize information related to projects, talent, marketplace trends, competitive programming, and development initiatives to support executive decision-making
• Coordinate and support special projects, departmental initiatives, and process improvements as assigned
• Help facilitate effective communication and collaboration across internal teams and external partners

Qualifications
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion, prioritize competing requests, and manage sensitive information in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, identify opportunities for greater efficiency, and solve problems independently.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Comfortable learning new systems and technology platforms
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Knowledge of the television and entertainment industry preferred
• Previous administrative experience in entertainment, media, or a related fast-paced environment preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred