Development Coordinator
Original Productions - Burbank
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From incredible entertainment and documentaries like American Idol, America’s Got Talent, Password, The Price is Right, Let’s Make a Deal, Farmer Wants a Wife, Race to Survive, F amily Feud , Waco: American Apocalypse, Deadliest Catch, and The Floor, to critically acclaimed dramas like Fellow Travelers , we make shows with global appeal.
The Role – Original Productions, Emmy-Award winning producer of unscripted entertainment content, is seeking a Coordinator, Development. This role reports directly to the EVP, Original Productions & Head of Content Strategy and the SVP, New Business Development, providing high-level administrative support, with a secondary focus of working with the development team.
Responsibilities
- Answer/roll telephone calls
- Coordinate internal meetings / zooms, schedule meetings with outside clients
- Manage two heavy schedules in an organized manner
- Arrange travel and prepare expense reports
- Compile and send end-of-day emails with notes and reminders
- Manage staffing databases
- As assigned, research a myriad of topics, ideas, and subjects, organize materials for meetings/pitches
- Candidate should be someone who leaves no stone unturned, resourceful, diligent and a problem solver
- Contribute to the development team meetings and brainstorms as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably within entertainment industry
- Experience as an assistant / desk coordinator is helpful
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
- Must be passionate about unscripted television content
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- A professional telephone manner
- Well organized with the ability to prioritize and organize a heavy workload to meet tight deadlines
- Must be a team player
The pay rate for this position is between $50,000-$65,000 annually, plus applicable overtime, exclusive of any bonuses or other incentive compensation (if any).
Fremantle and Original Productions offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance, life & disability insurance, 401(k) contribution & match, flexible spending & health savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, paid time off (PTO) including holiday closure, holidays, vacation, personal, volunteer days, sick days & paid leave, Learning & Development opportunities, Employee Assistance Program & many other great work perks, discounts & benefits such as free massages, drinks and snacks in the office
Fremantle US and Original Productions values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status