Assistant, TV Creative

FIFTH SEASON is a global independent studio developing, financing, producing, and distributing premium film and television content. The Assistant, TV Creative supports executives by managing operations, communications, and creative-submissions workflows to keep fast-moving international TV development activities organized and on track.

• Maintain and manage executive calendars, anticipating needs for meetings, videoconferences, and calls across multiple time zones.
• Prepare meeting agendas; organize and distribute materials for internal and external appointments.
• Record and organize meeting notes and distribute follow-up materials as needed.
• Proactively update grids, presentations, and shared folders.
• Arrange travel accommodations and process executive expenses in alignment with company policies.
• Screen calls and handle inquiries with tact, escalating or referring as appropriate.
• Draft, review, and compose correspondence (e.g., memos, reports, submission letters).
• Follow up on tasks and projects to ensure timely completion.
• Manage submissions to executives (books, scripts, pitches) by reviewing and/or distributing as directed.
• Prepare talent lists and organize weekly book scout reports.
• Conduct market research and track industry trends, including ratings, audience data, competitive programming, and emerging content trends.

• Strong communication skills with ability to engage effectively across all levels and with external partners.
• Adaptive, resourceful, mature, with excellent professional judgment.
• Commitment to confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience assessing creative and commercial viability of scripts and books.
• Expertise with MS Office, G Suite (Google Workspace), Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Adobe.

• Preferred:

  • Experience with industry-specific platforms (e.g., FinalDraft, Pix, Scenechronize, IMDbPro, Studio System).
  • Knowledge of directing talent, agents, and production companies.

• Compensation and benefits:

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Benefits and opportunities for professional growth.
• Work environment: dynamic, international business spanning multiple time zones.