JOB TITLE: Assistant to Creative Partner

REPORTS TO: Creative Partner

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA

POSITION SUMMARY:

JOIN OUR TEAM!!!!

We are a global award-winning media production company showcasing original storytelling through a global lens. We fearlessly challenge and entertain audiences through multiple mediums and channels, including our television and streaming, editorial, scripted, and unscripted audio content. We have an exciting Assistant to Creative Partner position open in our Los Angeles office.

The Assistant to the Creative Partner works to ensure the high-volume desk of the Creative Partner runs smoothly. This person is responsible for handling calls, heavy scheduling, facilitating work-related travel, reading submitted books and scripts, writing coverage reports on writing samples and potential new projects for Shondaland, and being the primary gatekeeper for the Creative Partner.

This position is in Los Angeles and reports directly to the Creative Partner.

THE DAILIES - YOUR IMPACT

• Rolls calls and tracks dynamic phone sheet, manages the calendar, updates contact list, books meal reservations, handles technology updates and troubleshooting, and performs various administrative tasks as they arise.
• Books work-related travel arrangements and creates itineraries.
• Remains up-to-date and always prepared to discuss coverage on all projects and materials.
• Coordinates and schedules notes calls, production calls, pitches, general meetings, work meals, etc. - acting as liaison across various internal departments, production, partners, agents, managers, studios, and networks.
• Secures professional and occasionally personal confidential documents, agreements, and other sensitive information.
• Develops creative sensibility via written notes and articulation of point of view in department meetings.
• Logs, reads, and writes coverage on incoming submissions for development and staffing.
• Listens in on notes calls for both current shows and projects in development.
• Transcribes conversations word-for-word for distribution when other assistants are out of office or unavailable.
• Ensures a clear and efficient operation by keeping the Creative Partner apprised of all relevant matters including, but not limited to attendees' credits in advance of meetings, invitations to events and speaking engagements, coverage and status on submitted materials, anything timely and/or outstanding to be addressed.
• Other duties as assigned by Creative Partner.

YOUR ESSENTIALS - QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• At least 1-2 years' experience in entertainment industry required. Agency or management desk experience preferred.
• At least 1-2 years assistant experience required.
• Strong awareness of the Shondaland brand and mission, along with a keen interest in Shondaland content.
• Demonstrates ability to quickly develop internal and external relationships at all levels.
• Ability to maintain a sense of calm in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Capable of adapting to any situation, with quick, thorough decision-making abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and to move between duties with ease.
• Understanding of production documents such as call sheets, one-liners, shooting schedules, etc.
• Maintain professional demeanor and discretion with regards to sensitive information.
• Desire to be involved in the creative process and to supply and support a distinct point of view.
• Aware of current events and popular culture, inquisitive and curious to learn about the entertainment industry.
• Ability to take initiative and forward-thinking.
• Able to work flexible hours, including reading and research outside of office hours.

Our full-range benefits package includes company paid individual medical, dental, vision , Life, 401k, FSA, STD/LTD, EAP, Paid time off, and hybrid/flexible work, among others.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility are core values at Shondaland. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our team members enrich our powerful storytelling through their different strengths, background, and experiences. Our shared culture of inclusion and belonging includes race, gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one's identity. All our team member's points of view are key to our success-inclusion and creating a space of belonging is everyone's responsibility.