Assistant, Physical Production (R50032078)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFOX Entertainment With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell's Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment's long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob's Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global. JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Physical Production, the Assistant provides high-level operational and administrative support to the SVP and the broader department. The Assistant acts as the central hub for a high-volume production slate, requiring a mastery of complex scheduling, studio event logistics, and executive-level presentation materials.

Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage complex scheduling for the SVP, overseeing a high-velocity desk that facilitates a heavy volume of weekly internal and external meetings across multiple time zones
• Manage and accurately maintain online organizational systems, a digital filing system, and various spreadsheets to track production data
• Arrange travel itineraries and manage the timely posting/reconciliation of SVP expenses
• Serve as a liaison between executives, internal departments, and external businesses to drive project momentum by facilitating seamless communication between stakeholders and advancing production priorities
• Generate recurring and ad-hoc reports for senior leadership to track production milestones and departmental initiatives
• Update and accurately maintain the master production slate calendar and department's insurance claims tracker by collecting, validating, and consolidating production data from key stakeholders
• Roll calls for the SVP and maintain active call logs to ensure all high-priority callbacks are flagged and addressed
• Onboard vendors, process, and approve payments through Fox's preferred invoicing system, Coupa
• Prepare internal requests for network breakages, pitch decks, NDAs, greenlight packets, and development deals, producer deals per business needs
• Curate meeting materials and draft detailed notes to circulate post-meeting, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned on action items
• Coordinate administrative operations for major studio events (film festivals, premieres, awards)
• Provide other administrative support as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 1+ years of experience on set or in a production department/familiarity with production documents (e.g., one-line schedule)
• 1+ years of experience as an administrative assistant at an agency, production company, network, or studio
• Experience supporting multiple executives in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, et.) and Zoom
• Great attitude with a desire to learn and grow within the Physical Production department.
• Ability to jump in at a moment's notice and remain flexible with an ever-changing and evolving slate
• Strong creative problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with co-workers, customers, vendors, and others
• Self-starter with strong organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills
• Prioritizes, uses time efficiently, and proactively develops tactical action plans.
• Adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands, and shift priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Listens effectively, transmits information accurately and effectively
  

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Knowledge of Final Draft

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $21.00-26.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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