Administrative Assistant, Production Development

Title: Administrative Assistant, Production Development

Location: Universal City, CA United States

• Full-time
• Business Segment: Universal Film
• Compensation: USD 22.84 - USD 28.85 - hourly
• Hybrid

Job Description:

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Job Description

The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to Senior Vice President of Production Development & Special Projects for Universal Pictures. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support, including but not limited to rolling calls, maintaining phone sheets, managing a high volume calendar, scheduling meeting requests and processing expense reports in a timely manner
• Arrange travel and all accommodations including comprehensive and detailed itineraries
• Manage special projects as designated, specifically related to administrative and coordination
• Read and screen materials and provide prompt creative feedback to the team
• Interact with and act as a liaison between various internal and external stakeholders
• Manage the distribution of office correspondence and incoming calls
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualification/ Eligibility Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in an administrative capacity at a production company, agency, management company, or studio supporting a senior level executive
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated successful organizational skills and ability to prioritize in an Assistant role
• Minimum 1 year experience and demonstrated ability in Microsoft Work, Outlook and Excel

Desired Characteristics:

• Agency experience preferred but not required
• Knowledge of the development world as well as familiarity with major film agents, agencies, writers and directors
• Excellent customer relations skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong sense of urgency
• Demonstrated problem solving capabilities and proactivity

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of four 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.

Salary range: $47,500-60,000

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.