Coordinator, Production & Development

Summary of Position

The Coordinator, Production & Development will support the Co-President of the Motion Picture Group. This position requires a talented individual who will handle a variety of administrative duties in support of daily operations in production and development area.

Responsibilities

• Answering and rolling calls, manage calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate travel, and facilitate communication for production and development executives.
• Take notes on all meetings and calls
• Process expense reports, vendor invoices, purchase orders, and other departmental paperwork.
• Track submissions, maintain project logs, and update the development slate.
• Track competitive development at other studios and production companies
• Track emerging material by spotting high-potential projects, monitor upcoming books, and matching directors or actors with scripts that fit their next move
• Conduct research on talent, competitive studios and production companies, market trends, and industry data.
• Maintains database that tracks the status of all projects in development, including writer, director and cast lists.
• Contribute strategic and creative insights to new or prospective projects as needed.
• Assist with preparing creative documents such as pitch decks or presentations using Excel, Monday.com and Power Point
• Build and maintain strong relationships with creative executives, producers, and other stakeholders.
• Support special projects, events, and company initiatives as needed.

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience as an assistant preferred
• Experience with executive level calendar management and travel coordination
• A demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
• Working knowledge of the film industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About Lionsgate

Lionsgate (NYSE: LION) is one of the world’s leading standalone, pure play, publicly traded content companies. It brings together diversified motion picture and television production and distribution businesses, a world-class portfolio of valuable brands and franchises, a talent management and production powerhouse and a more than 20,000-title film and television library, all driven by the studio’s bold and entrepreneurial culture.

Business Unit Overview

Motion Picture Group
Lionsgate operates the largest independent motion picture company in the world. The home of such beloved franchises as John Wick, The Hunger Games, Twilight, Saw and Now You See Me, Lionsgate regularly releases 10-15 wide theatrical films each year, complemented by a slate of 40-50 multi-platform and direct-to-streaming titles. Thanks to an entrepreneurial structure, creative passion, and innovative marketing and distribution strategies, the studio is capable of not only making and extending franchises, but also delivering original successes like La La Land, Wonder, Knives Out, Monster’s Ball, Precious, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Jesus Revolution. The studio has generated nearly $15 billion in global box office and earned 335 Academy Award® nominations and 71 Oscar® wins.

Our Benefits

• Full Coverage – Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Work/Life Balance – generous sick days, vacation days, holidays, and Impact Day
• 401(k) company matching

Compensation

$50,000

EEO Statement

Lionsgate is an equal employment opportunity employer. All employees and applicants are evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, consistent with applicable state and federal laws. In addition, Lionsgate will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Lionsgate will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and federal law.