Team Assistant

43203

London, GB, NW1 8TT

Administrative

London

Full-Time

Hybrid

Who are we
Paramount is comprised of many of the world’s most iconic consumer brands. Its portfolio includes Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, Paramount International Studios, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount Network and Pluto TV among others. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, Paramount provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions for partners on five continents and across more than 180 countries.

5 is one of the UK’s most distinctive and fastest-growing broadcasters. We are known for our commitment to accessible, diverse, and thought-provoking content, and we continue to build on our reputation for delivering a unique mix of documentaries, drama, factual entertainment, news, and children's programming that resonates with audiences across the country.

Who are you?
The Programming team at Channel 5 lies at the heart of this ambition. Tasked with sourcing, developing, and shaping the channel’s editorial output, our Commissioning Editors work closely with both in-house teams and independent production companies to bring fresh, compelling ideas to screen.

To support the continued growth and dynamism of the department, we are hiring a Team Assistant who will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our programming operations. The role offers a fantastic opportunity for highly organised, proactive individual who is passionate about television and looking to build a career in broadcasting. Working closely with the Commissioning Editors, the Team Assistant will help coordinate diaries, manage admin processes, and provide essential day-to-day support within a fast-paced and creative environment.

What will you be doing?

• Extensive diary management for 3-4 Commissioning Editors. Support with larger team meetings, compiling and distributing briefings and updates as required.
• Liaise with Production companies to arrange viewings, allowing enough time for each Commissioning Editor to watch fully, review and send back notes.

• Support with TV Markets, planning and coordination. In addition to other external and internal events.

• Oversee and support travel bookings for team, ensuring T&E policy is always adhered to.

• Responsible for all administration duties for the team; holiday and sick leave etc.

• Liaise with all departments Technology Services and Office Services on behalf of the department to fulfil any team requirements.

• Support with T&E where required.

• Reconciling expenses (inc travel) as well as managing and raising POs via the SAP system

• POC for the team when collaborating with other departments

• Work with other Team Assistants & Executive Assistants around the business ensuring alignment on our ways of working, and communication and updates are cascaded as required.

• Holiday cover for the other Programming Team Assistants and occasional cover for the Executive Assistant of Programming.

What are we looking for?

•    A strong team player with the ability to multitask and provide support across various levels of the organisation
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence in liaising with colleagues and external partners
•    A proactive interest in developing a career within administration, with a desire to network, learn, and grow within the role

•    Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships both internally and externally
•    Able to work independently as well as collaboratively, engaging effectively with stakeholders at all levels
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new internal systems
•    Familiarity with financial systems such as Market SAP and Concur is desirable

Channel 5 is an award-winning public service broadcaster and the UK's third latest commercial TV station, reaching 3 in 4 of the UK viewing public each month. The channel has a diverse schedule of original programmes across genres including issue-led documentaries, popular factual, accessible history, stunning natural history, inclusive entertainment and reality, top level sport, high quality scripted programming, headline-grabbing current affairs and critically acclaimed children's and news programming. Channel 5 is a unit of Paramount Global.

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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