Administrative Assistant, Feature Development

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together. 
DreamWorks Animation is currently seeking an administrative assistant to support two executives in feature
development and become a contributing member of the feature development team. The position will interact
with studio departments, talent agencies and management companies, as well as book publishers.

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Responsibilities: "What would you say you do here?" 
● Manage calendars and phones for two busy offices.
● Track and read submissions and writing samples and offer written thoughts in a timely manner.
● Support and track ongoing efforts to search for great books and other source materials.
● Help distribute weekly reading assignments to the team.
● Organize travel arrangements and manage expense reports.
● Take notes in meetings and during calls.
● Conduct research as needed to support the development process.
● Serve as an ambassador for the office, the department, and the company.
● Offer critical feedback on creative submissions.
● Assists other departments as necessary.

Basic Qualifications: “What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

● Minimum one (1) year of Administrative experience in a corporate setting.
● Must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and simultaneously manage multiple
priorities.
● Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc.) required.

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

● Bachelor’s degree preferred.
● Eagerness to learn about, and contribute to, the script development process.
● Interest in reading, movies and animation.
● Strong organizational skills, professionalism, follow-through, and pride in work.
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
● Strong writing skills, especially critical writing.
● Experience with Windows, Mac OS, FileMaker Pro, and Photoshop a plus.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of
four days per week

Salary Range: $47,500 - $60,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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