Coordinator, Feature Animation

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Overview

In this role, the Feature Animation Coordinator will assist the SVP of Feature Animation, Paramount and offer department wide support. The coordinator will work with the department to create workflows to streamline process/communication while balancing administrative tasks and larger projects.

Responsibilities

• Essential support includes managing calendar, scheduling meetings, answering phones, booking travel.
• Coordinate all external and internal exec meetings + meetings with productions; resolving conflicts on the calendar and communicating movement/changes.
• Schedule and prepare for meetings by briefing attendees and providing materials
• Prepare monthly travel and expense reports
• Responsible for maintaining digital and other files
• Shows discretion with confidential business and creative information
• Identify areas within the department for continuous process improvement; work with department members to implement the changes
• Taking notes in creative meetings, pitches and presentations as needed
• Reading and providing feedback on incoming development materials (scripts, screenings, decks)
• Creating genre reports for movies in development
• Authoring decks for creative presentations
• Providing coverage: logline, synopsis and analysis as needed
• Longer term research projects
• Part of the team tracking progress on projects in production/development
• Assist on special projects for festivals, awards, studio initiatives
• Helping to assemble creative briefs, positioning documents and Greenlight materials

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or Production Coordinator
• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Final Draft, Key Note
• Knowledge of corporate organization, the ability to navigate it
• Understanding of departmental business practices and necessary tools

Additional Qualifications:

• Feature Animation experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, anticipatory, and written communications skills.
• Able to work independently and juggle various projects at once
• Work effectively with time constraints; able to adjust direction with changing work situations.
• Able to work successfully in a team environment accommodating various working styles.

Founded in 1912, Paramount Pictures works with talented filmmakers to produce and distribute entertainment around the world. The film studio’s iconic logo has opened some of the most successful and beloved films in cinematic history, including timeless classics such as The Godfather, Chinatown, Forrest Gump and Titanic; and blockbuster franchises such as Star Trek, Transformers, Mission: Impossible and Sonic the Hedgehog. Recent, innovative, break-out films such as The Wolf of Wall Street, Arrival, Rocketman, and A Quiet Place have added to Paramount’s film legacy. With a beautiful 65-acre lot in the heart of Hollywood, a worldwide network of offices and a culture of engagement, Paramount Pictures’ passionate employees ensure the studio continues to deliver creativity and innovation to a dynamic industry. Paramount Pictures controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group. Paramount Pictures is a subsidiary of Paramount, which connects with billions of people worldwide through its global brands including MTV, CBS, Paramount Network, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET and streaming service Paramount+.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $52,000.00 - 60,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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

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