Coordinator, Programming - Scripted Development and Original Movies

Title: Coordinator, Programming - Scripted Development & Original Movies

remote type

Hybrid

locations

Los Angeles

time type

Full time

job requisition id

R0010448

Job Description:

Work Locations: With the exception of some select roles that have in-office requirements, A+E Global Media operates on a flexible model that allows for remote, hybrid or full time in office work (in certain locales).

Office locations include New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Stamford, CT.

Our list of eligible states in which employees may work remotely includes: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Division Story

A+E Global Media is not in the television business. It’s in the storytelling business. Our job is to bring consumers new ways to experience those stories. We get up every day excited to discover new talent, narratives and characters, and live for any chance to shepherd a great idea through development to air.

Job Description

THE ROLE:

A+E Global Media is seeking a highly organized and proactive Coordinator to support Lifetime’s Scripted Development & Programming team, with a focus on Original Movies. This role provides administrative, creative, and operational support to senior programming executives while helping manage a high-volume slate of original movies from development through production and air. The Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring projects move efficiently across departments, maintaining organized systems, tracking materials and timelines, and supporting cross-functional collaboration.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about scripted storytelling who is eager to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced programming environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and scheduling support to senior programming executives.  
• Manage submissions, prioritize readings, and track status once in development.
• Schedule and track all internal meetings for departments and coordinate with output and acquisitions departments. 
• Assist in tracking and coordinating scripted development and production across a robust slate of original movies.
• Maintain, organize, and distribute project materials, scripts, cuts, and documentation across internal systems.
• Support budget tracking, invoice processing, and coordination with production accounting.
• Serve as a liaison between Programming and internal departments including but not limited to Marketing, Legal, Scheduling, Production Management, and Finance.
• Participate in development and production meetings, taking notes and tracking follow-ups.
• Assist with research, presentations, and creative materials to support internal initiatives and strategic planning.
• Contribute to process improvements and workflow efficiencies across the team.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Equivalent experience will be considered.
• 2-4 years of experience in television, film, or entertainment preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Comfort with learning new systems, applications, and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Airtable.
• Pro-active and self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience supporting very busy development or production teams.
• Comfort working with internal platforms, budgets, invoices, and tracking systems.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Keen attention to detail but also able to see the bigger picture as pertains to position
• Strong discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficient in utilizing internal platforms including PPL, Debut, Box, and related workflow systems is preferred

Compensation

Hourly Pay Range: $28.99 - $32.62

Annual Incentive Target: 5%

The annual/hourly pay range displayed serves as a good faith estimate of the

minimum and maximum base pay range for this role. Compensation for the role will

be based on a number of different factors such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills,

competencies, location, and experience. A+E offers a competitive total compensation

package, which includes healthcare coverage, 401k matching, and a range of other benefits.

A+E Global Media proudly provides equal employment opportunity for all employees and job applicants, and makes employment decisions consistent with this principle.  The company’s employment actions and decisions – including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, demotion, compensation, transfer, layoff, and termination – are made without regard to an employee’s race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, family and medical leave status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A+E Global Media is a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation and The Walt Disney Company.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.