Job Title:  Executive Assistant

Summary of Position

The Executive Assistant will handle the day-to-day administrative duties for the President, Original Programming. In addition to general administrative work, the Executive Assistant may be in charge of scheduling meetings, taking minutes during sessions, maintaining databases and producing reports or presentations for executive leadership. The Executive Assistant will ensure the smooth-running of the office, working both on a one-to-one basis with other Executives and Assistants in the department, but also on a wider basis with internal and external support staffs. 

Responsibilities

• General assistant duties including, answering phones, scheduling conference calls, meetings, pitches, copying, printing, compiling documents, creating and distributing agendas and itineraries, ordering supplies, maintaining filing systems, etc.
• Manage calendar and scheduling meetings using Outlook
• Facilitate and serve as ‘host’ of office Webex and Zoom meetings
• Arrange domestic & international travel and prepare expense reports, code, scan, reconcile and submitting any other relevant documentation for corporate submission
• Manage task lists
• Manage a high level of communication with internal and external contacts including, internal staff and management, agents, studio executives, executive producers, creative talent, etc.
• Coverage of creative samples, submissions and development material
• Assist in the evaluation of dailies, cuts, outlines and scripts
• Assist in the maintenance of multiple departmental grids 
• Organize and manage scripts, schedules, etc. as they relate to projects in development and production
   

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of experience supporting an executive at a TV network, studio, or talent/management agency
• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office applications including, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint software applications 
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong phone skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities in a professional and confident manner
• Proactively anticipates needs
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
• Knowledge of key names at talent agencies and studios
• Knowledge of Scenechronize and Clear a plus
• Knowledge of graphic design software/program to create decks and presentations a plus
• Knowledge of development and/or physical production a plus
   

About the Company

STARZ (www.starz.com), a Lionsgate company, is a leading global media streaming platform committed to delivering premium content that amplifies narratives by, about and for women and underrepresented audiences. STARZ is home to the highly rated and first-of-its-kind STARZ app that offers the ability to stream or download STARZ premium content, as well as the flagship domestic STARZ® service, including STARZ ENCORE, 17 premium pay TV channels, and the associated on-demand and online services. In 2018, STARZ launched its international premium streaming platform STARZPLAY, now LIONSGATE+, to provide subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling. LIONSGATE+, coupled with the STARZPLAY ARABIA joint venture in MENA and Lionsgate Play in South and Southeast Asia, has a footprint that extends across the globe. STARZ and LIONSGATE+ are available across digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors, including cable operators, satellite television providers, and telecommunications companies around the world. In February 2021, STARZ launched #TakeTheLead, a multi-faceted and innovative inclusion initiative expanding its existing efforts to improve representation on screen, behind the camera and throughout the company.

Business Unit Overview

STARZ
With the Company aligning its studio operations behind the growth of its streaming business, STARZ has become one of the pre-eminent modern premium global streaming platforms. Offering subscribers more than 7.500 television episodes, including STARZ original series and provocative documentaries, along with a broad catalogue of first-run movies, STARZ is taking the lead in delivering relatable premium content that makes it the platform of choice among a wide spectrum of female, African-American and other historically underrepresented audiences. Its focused brand, premium content and freedom from legacy relationships position STARZ at the forefront of the new bundles emerging throughout the media ecosystem, a compelling value proposition to complement virtually every kind of subscription platform.
 
Distinguished by its successful and focused content strategy, top programming, exceptional curation and speed to market, STARZ has quickly scaled its platform to become one of the most widely distributed and fastest-growing OTT services in the world, with OTT subscribers making up more than half of its global subscriber base. The company’s international premium subscription service, LIONSGATE+, offers subscribers access to bold, curated storytelling around the world. LIONGATE+ has a footprint that extends across the globe and continues to expand its network of distribution partners. In addition to its LIONSGATE+ markets, it reaches audiences in the Middle East and North African region through STARZPLAY ARABIA and in South and Southeast Asia with Lionsgate Play. The proprietary and highly-rated STARZ app, a proven hit with U.S. audiences, continues to roll out internationally.  
 

Our Benefits

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

Compensation

$58,000 - $68,000

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.