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FilmNation Entertainment - Operations Assistant
Los Angeles, CA

Academy-Award winning FilmNation Entertainment is a leading independent entertainment company that produces, finances, and distributes films, TV series, podcasts, and theater productions with global appeal. FilmNation productions include Sean Baker's Anora, starring Mikey Madison, which won five Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actress and Edward Berger's Academy Award-Winning Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes; and sales for Pablo Larraín's Academy Award-Nominated Maria. The company also produced award-winning box office hits Promising Young Woman, Arrival, and The Big Sick, and is the home of Infrared, a film production label focused on genre films with franchise potential, such as Novocaine for Paramount and the upcoming Skeletons for Sony Pictures.

Most recent TV series include the Prime Video Original Series The House of the Spirits, the historical epic Black Gold for NDR and ARD, Small Town, Big Story for Sky, and the upcoming Forever Home for UK broadcaster 5. FilmNation also debuted the Emmy Award-winning TV series I Know This Much is True for HBO. The company's popular podcasts champion non-fiction storytelling and include the Signal Award-Winning SNAFU with Ed Helms and the podcast-inspired book SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History's Greatest Screwups is a New York Times Best Seller. FilmNation's theater credits include 2024 Best Play Tony-Winner Stereophonic, and the Tony Award-Winning productions Prima Facie, The Sound Inside, and The Band's Visit.

Role Description:

FilmNation Entertainment is looking for a full-time, entry level Operations Assistant to join us in our Los Angeles office. We are looking for candidates with 0-2 years of professional or relevant experience who enjoy problem-solving and are eager to learn the inner workings of a growing organization. As part of the Operations team, you will collaborate with multiple team members and departments to help manage the company's day-to-day operational functions, ensuring that all three FilmNation offices run smoothly and efficiently. This is an entry-level position that has an excellent opportunity for both learning and advancement. The Operations Assistant will report directly to the Manager of Operations.

The anticipated start date for this role is July 20th 2026

Responsibilities Include:

  • Support the Operations Team with day-to-day operations across IT, HR, Facilities and Procurement.
  • Serve as primary point of contact for office vendors, building management and day to day office tasks at our Los Angeles office.
  • Greet visitors to the LA office.
  • Assist with new employee onboarding.
  • Coordinate with IT on employee support tickets.
  • Support planning and execution of company retreats, holiday parties, and other events.
  • Coordinate and book travel as needed.
  • Maintain office organization, supplies, and kitchen inventory; place orders as necessary.
  • Review, code, and submit monthly vendor invoices to Finance.
  • Assist with month-end expense reconciliations.
  • Handle internal team scheduling, calendar coordination, and cross-department communication as needed.
  • Perform data entry and maintain spreadsheets and internal resources.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • 0-2 years of professional or relevant experience working in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications -- Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • A love for project management softwares such as Airtable is greatly desired.
  • Must be highly detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven.
  • Has an innate interest in processes, systems, and efficiency.
  • A motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment.
  • Willingness to learn new systems and workflows, with a desire to grow within operations or production functions.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US.

This is a great opportunity for someone who would love to put their process driven skills to use in a creative environment.

To apply for this position, please send a resume to HR@filmnation.com with "Operations Assistant, LA" in the subject line.

This is an in-office position Monday-Thursday at our offices in Hollywood. Fridays are remote unless otherwise required. This position's annual base salary is $57,425. 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.