Development Assistant - Burbank, United States - Searchlight Pictures

Searchlight Pictures

Verified Company

Burbank, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Responsibilities:

Manage calendar for VP, Development, including scheduling and confirming appointments with both internal and external participants.
Answer phones and roll calls generate a comprehensive understanding of the industry and agency landscape.
Book and coordinate all travel logistics for VP and talent (as required).
Order and maintain office supplies and food stocks for department (as required).
Develop and maintain a thorough familiarity with all projects occurring within the department.
Read scripts and writing samples and provide feedback on quality and strengths/weaknesses of material.
Attend staff and creative meetings, document agenda items, and take notes.
Perform research on artists, as required.
Manage the correct handling of unsolicited material/submission and inquiries.
Greet guests arriving at the office and manage event coordination, as required.
Build presentations and/or sizzle reels and manage special projects (as required)
Organize and maintain department grids and files

Basic Qualifications:

1+ years' experience at a Studio, Production Company, Literary Agency, or Talent Agency.
Enthusiasm for learning the development function with a passion for TV and film.
Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
Proactive problemsolver.
Ability to successfully coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, make decisions, and change course of action quickly.
Detail oriented with the ability to work well and maintain professionalism under pressure.
Exceptional organizational and followthrough skills.
Ability to appropriately work with confidential information.
Positive attitude and the ability to be proactive, resourceful, and flexible.

Education:

Searchlight Publicity Intern, Fall 2024