Job Title:  Assistant, TV Business Affairs

Summary of Position

Lionsgate has an opening for an Assistant to support two EVPs of Television Business Affairs. This opportunity provides an excellent learning experience for an individual with a strong interest in the business side of television.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently support busy executives responsible for negotiating deals for scripted television
• Handle all administrative responsibilities for the executives including expense reporting, scheduling all meetings, coordinating conference calls, and greeting all visiting guests)
• Create and maintain status reports and draft high volume of correspondence
• Maintain department legal files and assist in the day-to-day operations of the department
• Enter deal negotiation requests into the database and assign to the applicable executive.
• Initiate payments with accounting for our development projects
• Depending on skill, educational level and interest, assistant will gain experience drafting and commenting on agreements

Qualifications and Skills

• 1 Year of related experience, working in film or television
• The successful candidate will be a highly motivated self-starter with strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced deadline driven environment while handling competing priorities
• Strong Interest in the Business side of Television
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the Adobe suite
• A college degree with an emphasis in Business preferred

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company’s film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Business Unit Overview

Lionsgate Television
Lionsgate's Television Group is a leading supplier of premium programming to buyers around the world. With a rich history of acclaimed television series such as Mad Men, Weeds, Nurse Jackie, Orange is the New Black, Nashville and The Studio, Lionsgate Television series have earned 396 Emmy Award nominations and 47 Emmys. Lionsgate's Television Group includes nearly 100 series spanning 40+ networks from Lionsgate Television, Lionsgate Alternative Television, Lionsgate Worldwide Television Distribution, 3 Arts Entertainment and Debmar-Mercury.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$43,000 - $45,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.