Coordinator, Program Acquisitions

This is a Full Time Job

Summary of Position

Coordinator, Acquisitions will support the Acquisitions department. This position requires a film enthusiast who can handle a variety of administrative duties in support of daily operations while demonstrating strong attention to detail and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendar and scheduling for Acquisitions department
• Make travel arrangements and prepare itineraries and expense reports as needed
• Schedule meetings with potential business partners e.g., agents, film reps, distributors etc.
• Data entry, filing and tracking of all incoming and existing creative/administrative documents, including screeners /project submissions
• Occasional script reading and coverage, when requested
• Track and maintain content evaluation process within Programming team
• Interact with agencies and film reps to set internal screenings
• Attend in town screenings, when requested
• Take notes in meetings and summarize action items
• Draft and circulate deal notices both internally and externally
• Create and maintain festival and/or market target lists and post market wrap ups
• Complete ad-hoc assignments as needed

Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor's Degree or 3 years equivalent experience
• Knowledgeable, passionate and articulate about film
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated, self starter, resourceful in finding solutions to problems
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., MS Office, Excel, Google docs, DocuSign)
• Must be an excellent writer and proofreader

Nice to Haves
• 2 year (s) of work experience in entertainment/media preferred
• Experience/ expertise in Airtable preferred

Business Unit Overview

STARZ

With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, STARZ has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including STARZ original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, STARZ is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underrepresented audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position STARZ at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.

Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, STARZ has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The company's international premium subscription service, LIONSGATE , offers subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling around the world. LIONGATE has a footprint that extends across the globe and continues to expand its network of distribution partners. In addition to its LIONSGATE markets, it reaches audiences in the Middle East and North African region through STARZPLAY ARABIA and in South and Southeast Asia with Lionsgate Play. The proprietary and highly-rated STARZ app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.

Our Benefits
• Full Coverage Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Annual discretionary bonus and merit increase
• Work/Life Balance generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to graduate degree)

Compensation

$55,000 - $60,000