Team Assistant, Original European Studio Film London, England
Netflix
Full Time
London, England
39281 - 65469 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
London, United Kingdom
Content Acquisition
It’s an amazing time to be joining Netflix as we continue to transform entertainment globally. Netflix is the world's leading internet entertainment service with over 231 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, and feature films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.
The Role
Our business is growing rapidly, and as a result we are constantly looking to build our team with high performers to match and propel that growth and expansion. We are seeking an experienced Team Assistant to join our Original European Studio Film team in London, prioritising the Director of Content and assisting the rest of the team.
This team is responsible for selecting, developing and producing original films, and the role will be supporting this group in their endeavors to make compelling content that resonates with audiences both locally and globally. Specifically, this role will help carry Original European Studio Film projects from a creative perspective from pitch/development to final cut. The successful candidate will bring meticulous organisational skills, unwavering attention to detail, and administrative or assistant experience in a creative environment.
We are seeking an individual who is self-motivated, proactive, quick thinking, flexible, and able to pivot when necessary. This role will juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organisation, creativity, and anticipating needs. The role will be predominantly admin based, with scope for creative input. This is a demanding and fast-moving position that requires someone who is solution-oriented and has excellent follow-through, communication, and time-management skills. Someone who is curious and inherently exercises good judgment will be most successful both in the role and at Netflix. Most importantly, the successful candidate should be excited to provide excellent administrative support to the team and be passionate about content.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Manage complex calendars for multiple executives including scheduling and confirming meetings both internally and externally across multiple time zones (prioritising the Director of Film)
- Coordinate detailed travel arrangements, both domestically and internationally
- Handle varying administrative duties around processing travel and expense reports
- Clear communication internally with cross functional teams and externally with production partners, talent, writers, etc.
- Manage the process and flow of content submission - log, track, and evaluate all incoming material (including pitches, scripts, books, etc.)
- Gather, organise and enter various production-related data and information across multiple tools and platforms (e.g., Prequel, Origin Story, Prodicle, HOD & Cast Approvals Tracker, etc)
- Work collaboratively with administrators and coordinators within the larger Content team and across various functions (e.g., Physical Production, Post Production, Marketing, Finance, & other internal partners etc.)
- Coordinate logistics & technical set up for content partner meetings
- Attend and take notes in meetings and circulate pertinent information to the broader team
- Create agendas, presentations, and documents using PowerPoint and Google Workspace
- Read incoming projects in tandem with executives on the team and provide feedback and coverage/notes
- Actively cover the creative landscape (e.g., director, writer, actor & creative producer) to understand writers and filmmakers of interests and their availability.
- Support Team Leaders with ad hoc projects including team projects & events
Qualifications:
- Degree level education preferred, but not a pre-requisite
- At least 5 years of team assistant / creative support experience within the entertainment industry with a general understanding of the film, television and/or literary landscapes preferred
- Ability to respond after hours for important, timely or urgent matters
- Team-player who operates effectively in a fast paced collaborative setting
- Ability to be discrete and maintain confidential information
- Understanding of how to prioritize workload and respond accordingly
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask
- Passion for storytelling and content is a must
- Previous experience managing calendars across multiple time zones
- Demonstrates passion, interest and knowledge of the international film industry
Netflix
www.netflix.com
Los Gatos, United States
Reed Hastings
$5 to $10 billion (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Company - Public
Internet & Web Services
1997
