Assistant, FoxNXT

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

FoxNXT is FOX Entertainment’s next generation tech innovation studio designed to accelerate how we create, produce, and scale premium storytelling across every business unit. Built around four integrated pillars, including R&D, Production, Talent, and Education, FoxNXT develops and deploys AI powered pipelines that redefine creative workflows across animation, unscripted, scripted, and marketing.

The Assistant will provide administrative support to FOX Entertainment's Executive Vice President, Head of FoxNXT. The Assistant will actively own and manage the executive’s schedule, travel, prepare expense reports, and manage projects.

A high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and judgment is required, as is the ability to balance changing demands effectively, and a dynamic schedule and deliver under pressure.  This role also requires high-caliber soft skills and a high level of energy and finesse to ensure day-to-day matters are handled with care and professionalism. This opportunity provides invaluable experience, a high-level view of the entertainment business, and the opportunity to build collaborative relationships with studio executives and assistants throughout the company.

Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.

A SNAPSHOT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support to the EVP, including proactive calendar and time management, meeting planning, general office duties, and greeting guests
• Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence, technology, and innovation across the media and entertainment landscape
• Answer incoming calls and ensure that messages are accurate and delivered in a timely fashion
• Create and manage a repository of Industry news relevant to FoxNXT, delivered weekly, flagging prominent news articles, videos, and any other current related material
• Conduct web research and analysis for special projects
• Orchestrate travel and logistics
• Timely preparation and tracking of expense reports
• Manage/restock office supplies, along with other general office responsibilities as required

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Undergraduate degree
• 2+ years in the entertainment industry
• Active interest in Generative AI, and Generative AI in Media Production
• Self-starter with the ability to prioritize, organize, and establish administrative procedures and work under pressure
• Ability to work under strict deadlines
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Ability to handle confidential information and interact with high-level executives
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Professional presence, good judgment, and ability to anticipate needs
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and a problem-solver
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• IT savvy with an understanding of current technology and trends
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

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 $23.50-26.00 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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