DreamWorks TV Development & Current Series - Administrative Assistant
About The Position
DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds. DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together. DreamWorks Animation is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to support three creative executives in television development and current series and become a contributing member of the TV creative teams. The position will interact with studio departments, productions, talent agencies, management companies, writers, directors and talent. If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!
Requirements
- Minimum one (1) year of industry administrative experience - preferably in animation.
- Must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and simultaneously manage multiple priorities.
- Must be a proactive thinker, detail oriented and be able to follow through on tasks without consistent prompting.
- Must be able to operate with discretion and interact with high level executives and talent.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc.) required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute to the script development process.
- Robust personal interest in reading, tv/movies, animation and comedy.
- Solid organizational skills, professionalism, follow-through, and pride in work.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong writing skills, especially critical writing.
- Experience with Photoshop, Windows, Mac OS, and FileMaker Pro a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage calendars and phones for three busy offices.
- Will entail being able to independently prioritize projects/meetings and coordinating with several calendars beyond your own office.
- Initiating and following up on meetings with attention to protocol for how to communicate and request time.
- Update and maintain department status reports/memos.
- Organize travel arrangements and manage expense reports.
- Track and read submissions and writing samples and offer written thoughts/coverage in a timely manner.
- Offer critical feedback on creative submissions.
- Support and track ongoing efforts to search for fresh comedic and artistic voices.
- Conduct research as needed to support the development process.
- Synthesize information into clear and/or actionable data points/analysis.
- Assist in creating decks/slideshows for presentations.
- Serve as an ambassador for the office, the department, and the company.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
