Production Coordinator - Executive Assistant

Job Description

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE's global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. For additional information, go to http://www.sonypictures.com

Sony Pictures Animation has produced a variety of award winning animated features for audiences around the world since 2002 including such movie franchises as Hotel Transylvania, Smurfs, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse. The Production Coordinator supports Sony Pictures Animation Physical Production Department including administrative executive support for the Vice Presidents of Physical Production.

Job Description

• Serves as production coordinator for feature film and television projects in development.
• Provides administrative executive support for VP’s of Physical Production.
• Provides desk coverage for executives as needed.
• Processes travel and expenses as needed.
• Organize and schedule meetings.
• Attend production meetings and take notes.
• Liaises with facilities, operations and technology as needed
• Updates and maintains departmental documents
• Answer phone calls including checking messages, rolling calls, keeping phone logs and prioritizing call backs.
• Special projects as needed.
• Keep supervisor informed by providing accurate and timely information.
• Direct people both internally and externally to the correct department to get the information that is needed.
• Organize paperwork that is received so that it is easily retrievable.
• Create trusting and open relationship with productions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years previous animation office or project experience.
• Highly organized, resourceful and dependable with excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a voluminous deadline-oriented department. Must be willing to take and follow directions.
• Ability to work independently and set appropriate priorities.
• Ability to take direction when needed and also take the initiative where applicable.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 1-2 years in an animation production environment.
• Highly organized, resourceful and dependable with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a voluminous deadline-oriented department. Must be willing to take and follow directions:
• Able to work independently and set appropriate priorities.
• Ability to take direction when needed and also take the initiative where applicable.
• Trustworthy and ability to maintain a high level of discretion.
• Computer and technology literate – familiarity with Mac/PC operating systems, Photoshop, Word, Excel and Gmail.

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.