Executive Assistant 0781

Executive Assistant 0781

Film / TV
Central London / Hybrid
TBC Pro Rata

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Our client, a global broadcast and film distribution company, is seeking temporary cover for an experienced EA to support the Managing Director.

 The role offers 1 day a week WFH.  

Key responsibilities will include: 

  • Supporting the Managing Director with travel coordination, diary management, expenses, and liaising with international partners.  
  • Handling scheduling and logistical coordination with production companies.  
  • Organising meetings and attendance to major industry festivals.  
  • Attending festivals and reporting on key panels and sessions.  
  • Planning offsite meetings and events.  
  • Drafting agendas and coordinating speakers for global teams.  
  • Managing script coverage workflow. 
  • Summarising incoming script material.  
  • Supporting the visibility of the slate through internal systems.  
  • Interpreting production budgets.  
  • Updating the internal talent pool to include UK directors, writers, top show creators, broadcaster preferences, and agents’ assistants.  
  • Tracking competitive activity, industry trends and headlines in trades.  
  • Producing weekly competition mapping for senior leadership. 
  • Producing weekly digest reports.  

Requirements: 

  • Previous experience working within a broadcast/film distribution background.  
  • Experience assisting high-level executives.  
  • Experience working in a fast-paced production or studio environment.  
  • Excellent organisational skills and time management.  
  • Attention to detail.  
  • First-class written and spoken communication skills.  
  • Flexible approach and a team player.  
  • French language is desirable.  

Please note that due to the volume of submissions, only successful candidates who meet the exact requirements will be contacted.

 If you have not heard back within 10 days of submission, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.  

The Music Market/Arts and Media are an equal opportunities employer who supports diversity in the workplace. 

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