Executive Assistant, Series (20th Television)

Twentieth Television is one of the industry's most prolific suppliers of primetime television programming and entertainment content, including: ABBOTT ELEMENTARY, ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING, AMERICAN HORROR STORY, 9-1-1, THIS IS US, HOMELAND, SONS OF ANARCHY, EMPIRE, MODERN FAMILY, GLEE, 24, THE AMERICANS, POSE, THE CHI and many more. The studio’s content now reaches more than a billion people every day across the world: in as many as 180 countries, across six continents, in 30 different languages.The Executive Assistant provides support to the Vice President of Series and Director of Series by proactively managing and organizing heavy calendar scheduling, phone lines, and booking travel arrangements. The Series team oversees projects that are currently on the air across multiple broadcast and streaming platforms. They work closely with the showrunners, writers, producers, and directors as creative liaisons between the networks and the studio. The team is involved in every step of the creative process from script to screen.ResponsibilitiesProactively manage smooth operations of the executives’ calendar, record-keeping, and office, being mindful of deadlines and prioritiesAssist with various administrative tasks including scheduling meetings, rolling calls, and processing expense reportsWatch cuts and read incoming scripts to write loglines and log materialUpdate grids with staff lists and production calendars Be familiar with all internal department points of contact, as well as their counterparts at the Network or StreamerCreate clip selections from dailies for internal viewingTrack incoming material and staffing submissionsCollect information for timely internal memoTake notes on meetings and callsBasic Qualifications1+ years of administrative assistant experience at a studio, network, production company or talent agencyAble to present information in a confident, well-articulated, creative and engaging mannerProven ability to multitask and work independently with little direction and follow up, in a team environment, with changing prioritiesLiteracy in Microsoft Office SuiteExcellent written and oral communication skillsCritical thinking & problem-solving skillsPreferred QualificationsPrior experience interning at a studio or networkAgency experiencePassion for learning and eagerness to be a team playerRequired EducationBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experienceThe hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $54,000 to $72,300 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.