Assistant, Production
@ FOX Entertainment

The Network’s Senior Vice President of Production and Director of Current Programming across Alternative are looking for someone who is passionate about unscripted television to be an Assistant, Production. The Assistant, Production will serve as the liaison between all senior-level executives in numerous departments across the Network, Studio, and various production companies. The Assistant, Production is a great opportunity for those that want to understand the entire business of the Network and television production from pitch through production, delivery/air (network and other platforms), and international distribution. Please note that this position does not include frequent set visits or script coverage. There will be daily updating of confidential charts to track series, specials, pilots, and talent costs/contracts.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare preparing multiple production and post-production calendars
• Reach out to other assistants to retrieve information
• Update documents
• Track current shows
• Create detailed Excel charts (with formulas and accuracy) which will be used to track Budgets and Cashflows
• Answer executives’ phone and tracking messages
• Coordinate travel arrangements (domestic and international) and other administrative duties (i.e. processing travel and expense reports, filing, etc.).
• Prepare decks and PowerPoint documents for senior-level presentations
• Help with routing of invoices and pulling materials for audits
• Desire to learn about prime time show delivery to the Network for air and how to support/route those outside productions with miscellaneous inquiries
• Support the various business set up and integration of various production companies and producers that are acquired or hired

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years executive assistant experience is necessary.
• Background and strong interest in the business of television
• Ability to read/interpret/summarize budgets and financial statements for internal senior executives
• Proficiency with Outlook, Google Docs/Sheets/Slides, Microsoft Excel (including formulas) and PowerPoint
• Mature, self-starter professional with attention to detail, superb phone skills, and the ability to prioritize under tight deadlines
• Ability to organize and file (for easy/quick reference) confidential contracts, budgets, and corporate financials
• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly to changing business needs
• Self-starter that is eager to take on varied projects and think ahead of the executive(s)
• Thrives under pressure and able to handle immediate turnarounds and deadlines
• Very positive and professional attitude
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Docs, and Outlook calendars
• Passion about unscripted tv

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

• Previous experience with strategic scheduling for a senior executive
• Previous experience with Box and digital organization (needed daily)