Administrative Assistant, Production & Franchise Development

  • Full-time
  • Business Segment: Universal Filmed Entertainment Group

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we’ll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Executive in Charge of Production Development & Franchise Management. This position will require frequent requests to read and provide opinions on material in addition to managing day-today administrative functions and support. Ideal candidates should be acutely detail oriented, have a passion for films, screenplays, and books, and possess an expansive worldview. Agency experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

  1. Provide administrative support.
  2. Read content and provide opinions on materials.
  3. Schedule meeting requests and manage calendar.
  4. Process expense reports in a timely manner.
  5. Interact with production employees.
  6. Arrange travel and all accommodations including comprehensive and detailed itineraries.
  7. Act as a liaison with all internal and external offices.
  8. Manage the distribution of office correspondence and incoming calls.
  9. Manage special projects as designated.  Specifically dealing with administrative and coordination issues.
  10. Provide general support for other administrative duties and execute professional and personal needs as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • Experience working in an administrative capacity for a production company, agency, management company, or studio.
  • Previous experience with development as well as familiarity with major film agents, agencies, writers, and directors

Desired Qualifications

  • An excellent project manager and task manager; Highly organized, ability to home in on the details and juggle multiple projects and tasks at once
  • Excellent communicator with strong writing and verbal skills
  • Comfort with and excitement for reading scripts, books, and other materials and providing analysis, as well as viewing films and other visual samples and providing written analysis
  • Strong drive and self-motivation, a self-starter who does not need close supervision
  • Solid judgment and discretion to be able to make quick judgments and to protect the confidentiality of sensitive information

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work at the Universal Studios backlot location.
  • Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website.

This is position is hourly position. Salary Range: $45,000 - $57,500

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

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