Development Assistant

2 weeks ago

Burbank, California, United States Searchlight Pictures Full time $6,500 - $84,800 per year

The Development Assistant plays a pivotal role in supporting the creative and administrative functions of the development team. This position is ideal for someone passionate about film and storytelling, with strong organizational skills and a proactive mindset. It serves as an entry point into the creative development career path, involving coordination with internal and external stakeholders, and contributing to the creative development process across a dynamic slate of film projects.

Responsibilities:

Creative & Development Support

  • Track submissions (scripts, books, writing samples); compile notes and feedback.
  • Create notes documents and maintain development grids.
  • Conduct research on talent, industry trends, and creative material to support development decisions.
  • Monitor emerging writing and directing talent and maintain up-to-date records of projects.
  • Assist in the creation of presentations, sizzle reels, and visual materials for internal use.
  • Coordinate with departments such as Production, Legal, Marketing, and Business Affairs.

Administrative Support

  • Manage executive calendars, schedule meetings and calls, and coordinate domestic/international travel and logistics.
  • Handle phones, roll calls, take notes, and manage mail and office correspondence.
  • Prepare and submit expense reports; ensure timely payment of corporate card statements.
  • Greet guests and liaise professionally with talent, executives, and assistants.
  • Maintain organizational documents, logs, and binders, including tracking incoming/outgoing submissions.

Experience / Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • 2+ years experience on a Production Company or Studio desk (agency experience preferred)
  • Ability to work independently and proactively to solve problems
  • Ability to work with confidential information
  • Strong people skills, including the ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction
  • Positive attitude with the ability to be resourceful and flexible
  • Detail-oriented with superior organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Enthusiasm for film, particularly specialty/arthouse films
  • Strong computer literacy and proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, meet deadlines, and change course of action quickly

The hiring range for this position in Burbank, CA is $65, $84,800.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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