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FilmNation Entertainment - Assistant to the COO & EVP of Business & Legal Affairs
New York City, NY

FilmNation Entertainment is a leading independent entertainment company that produces, finances and distributes award-winning films, television series, podcasts and theater productions that combine strong creative voices and global appeal. FilmNation is also the home of Infrared, a new film production label focused on films with franchise potential. The company produced award-winning box office hits that include PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, ARRIVAL, and THE BIG SICK, as well as the award-winning television show I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE. Coming soon are Sean Baker’s 2024 Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winner ANORA and Edward Berger’s CONCLAVE

Role Description:

FilmNation Entertainment is looking for a dedicated and entrepreneurial assistant to directly support the COO & EVP of Business & Legal Affairs in our New York office to start immediately.

Responsibilities include managing schedules, keeping abreast of industry news, heavy phone work, and reading scripts for the COO & EVP of Business and Legal Affairs. Previous agency/production company desk experience is a plus, but not required.

What you'll do:

  • Scheduling, completing expense reports, managing calendar, coordinating travel, and heavy phone work
  • Reading scripts for sales, production, and finance consideration
  • Preparing legal documents and coordinating signatures
  • Coordinating payments
  • Liaising with all departments within the company on special business development projects (e.g. research, preparing informational documents)
  • Manage the FilmNation intern program (e.g. hiring 3x a year, daily management, project supervision)
  • Assorted creative tasks (e.g. reading scripts, writing coverage, and tracking projects)

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining knowledge about both the business and creative aspects of independent film, television and podcasting, including the functions of film finance, international sales/distribution, and production/development.

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, detail-oriented self-starter with strong verbal/written communication skills, a clear ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, a strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office programs, a love of movies, and a general knowledge of the players within the industry. The position involves juggling many different responsibilities but is a great opportunity not only to learn and grow but to have your creative impact immediately felt.

To apply for this position, please send a resume to hr@filmnation.com with “Assistant to the COO & EVP Of Business & Legal Affairs” in the subject line.

This is an in office position Monday - Thursday, Fridays are remote. This position's anticipated annual base salary is $53,500. This does not include any other compensation components or benefits for which an individual may be eligible. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and from which they will be performing the job.

FilmNation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or, expression of veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. FilmNation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression of veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Improper interference with the ability of FilmNation's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. More detailed information about the company and our list of titles is available at www.filmnation.com.