Assistant, Business & Legal Affairs

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell's Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment's long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob's Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment is looking for an Assistant to provide administrative support to the Business and Legal Affairs department including, but not limited to, communications (e.g., coordinating busy phones, drafting correspondence, mail distribution), scheduling meetings and conference calls, submitting expenses, redlining documents, filing in computer database and use of rights management computer program.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support up to six Business and Legal Affairs executives (phones, heavy scheduling, filing, expenses, etc.)
• Monitor, coordinate, and disseminate timely and confidential correspondence and information
• Organize and file documents and emails in iManage filing system
• Review agreements and input information into the deal management database, Rightsline
• Prepare documents for electronic signature
• Meet paperless goals and increase productivity
• Communicate effectively and clearly between internal and external associates (other employees, vendors, agents, managers, and lawyers)
• Enable the most efficient functioning of departmental operations
• Provide backup assistance to all Business and Legal Affairs executives
• Additional special projects, as needed

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Bachelor's degree
• 1+ year experience as an assistant, preferably at an entertainment industry company or law firm
• Superior grammar, editing, and proofing skills
• Very computer literate, comfortable with all computing functions and applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Microsoft Office, Slack, Zoom
• Diplomacy, reliability, and initiative
• Strong organizational and follow through skills
• Detail-oriented and proactive
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials in a professional manner
• Ability to independently prioritize work assignments, etc.

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Experience with Rightsline and/or iManage computer system

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $21.00-25.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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