Full-Time

Executive Assistant to President

Global Business Affairs & International

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Skydance

Skydance

501-1,000 employees

Produces films, TV shows, and VR content

VR & AR
Entertainment

Compensation Overview

$27 - $30Hourly

+ Bonus + Benefits

Senior

Santa Monica, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Both locations require onsite presence.

Category
Executive Support
Administrative & Executive Assistance
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • At least 5 years of administrative experience supporting a senior executive in entertainment Business Affairs, preferably in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Ability to manage and track multiple high-priority tasks at once without letting things fall through the cracks - adept at prioritizing efficiently, managing time well, anticipating needs, meeting deadlines, and executing with precision and follow-through
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with team members, senior management, high-level executives, and talent representatives (and/or their offices)
  • Excellent written, verbal, and telephone skills
  • High proficiency with MS Office and Google Suites (including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs)
  • Highly self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, adaptable, collaborative, and resourceful, with excellent common sense and judgment
  • Experience in exercising sensibility, discretion, and diplomacy in handling all matters, information, and relationships (including confidential or sensitive information)
  • Ability to give, receive, and implement feedback constructively
  • Enthusiasm for the entertainment industry and knowledge of landscape (e.g. agencies, studios, producers, talent law firms; industry concepts, customs, and practices)
Responsibilities
  • Maintain consistent awareness of the President’s priorities and strategize schedules and communications accordingly
  • Oversee President’s scheduling/calendar, coordinate external and internal meetings, events, and appointments (including arranging physical and/or virtual conference details, create agendas and materials, etc.)
  • Handle other day-to-day tasks like email distributions, updating contact information, managing expense reports, note-taking, filing, ordering of supplies, etc.
  • Perform meeting/event-related tasks (such as preparing agendas, identifying next steps, maintaining status reports, and communicating out as needed)
  • Manage heavy call and email volume/screening, update call log
  • Disseminate team communications (verbal and written)
  • Create deal memo and other form/record-keeping templates and draft such documents
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, reference materials, light content-related research, and other documents while upholding the utmost discretion and confidentiality
  • Organize and update shared databases and electronic filing systems
  • Arrange detailed travel plans/bookings and itineraries as necessary
  • Work cross-functionally with colleagues in various business units and communicate and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Read and digest important content-related documents and discern, summarize, and/or annotate critical data/information
  • Other administrative duties, projects, and workflows as required
  • Serve as a representation of the President and Skydance to external parties, including in relation to transmitting correspondence/communication, welcoming guests, etc.; represent Skydance with diplomacy, sensibility, and thoughtfulness

Skydance Media produces a variety of entertainment content, including feature films, television series, and interactive experiences. Their films, such as Mission: Impossible - Fallout and Annihilation, are designed to appeal to global audiences. The company also creates television shows like Grace and Frankie and Jack Ryan, which are available on popular streaming platforms. Skydance Interactive focuses on developing virtual reality experiences, starting with the VR shooter Archangel. Additionally, they have an animation division that collaborates with Ilion Animation Studios to create animated films and series. What sets Skydance apart from its competitors is its diverse range of content across multiple platforms, allowing them to reach a wide audience. The company's goal is to deliver high-quality entertainment that resonates with viewers around the world.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$656.6M

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

13%

2 year growth

7%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The merger with Paramount enhances Skydance's global distribution and production capabilities.
  • Rising demand for VR and interactive content aligns with Skydance's focus on these platforms.
  • Streaming services' need for original content boosts Skydance's film and TV production opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory hurdles may delay the Skydance-Paramount merger, impacting strategic plans.
  • High-budget productions pose financial risks if box office returns are insufficient.
  • Increased competition in animation could overshadow Skydance's new projects.

What makes Skydance unique

  • Skydance operates across films, TV, gaming, and animation, offering diversified entertainment.
  • The company partners with major platforms like Netflix and Amazon for exclusive content.
  • Skydance's animation division collaborates with Ilion Animation Studios for high-end productions.

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