Administrative Assistant, Drama & Comedy Development

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Sony Pictures Television Studios (SPTS) is one of the industry's leading content providers, producing programming worldwide across genres and platforms. As the largest independent TV studio in the industry, SPTS produces 50 shows each year including THE BOYS, PLURIBUS, SPIDER-NOIR, OUTLANDER, and PLATONIC. SPTS is part of the larger Sony Pictures Television (SPT) division. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. 

Sony Pictures Television is seeking a highly organized, proactive Administrative Assistant to support executives within the Drama and Comedy Development teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, exercises sound judgment, and can anticipate team needs while managing multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, exceptional multitasker, and collaborative team player with a passion for television and storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to Drama and Comedy Development executives, including complex calendar management, scheduling, and phone coverage
• Coordinate meetings, calls, and department activities while ensuring executives remain organized and on schedule
• Prepare and process expense reports, invoices, and other administrative documentation in a timely manner
• Maintain and update contact databases, call lists, and departmental records
• Read scripts and creative materials, review cuts/dailies, and summarize notes from meetings, calls, and screenings
• Create presentations, correspondence, reports, and other internal or external communications
• Arrange travel, including itineraries, visas, accommodations, and related logistics, prepare, submit and track expense reports
• Conduct research and compile information for projects, talent, competitive analysis, and development initiatives
• Support special projects and department needs as assigned
• Help facilitate effective communication and collaboration across internal teams and external partners
  
  

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Comfortable learning new systems and technology platforms
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Knowledge of the television and entertainment industry preferred
• Previous administrative experience in entertainment, media, or a related fast-paced environment preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
  
  

The anticipated base salary for this position is $29/hour to $33/hour. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

Sony Pictures Television Studios (SPTS) is one of the industry's leading content providers, producing programming worldwide across genres and platforms. As the largest independent TV studio in the industry, SPTS produces 50 shows each year including THE BOYS, PLURIBUS, SPIDER-NOIR, OUTLANDER, and PLATONIC. SPTS is part of the larger Sony Pictures Television (SPT) division. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. 

Sony Pictures Television is seeking a highly organized, proactive Administrative Assistant to support executives within the Drama and Comedy Development teams. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment, exercises sound judgment, and can anticipate team needs while managing multiple priorities with professionalism and discretion. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, exceptional multitasker, and collaborative team player with a passion for television and storytelling.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems independently
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Comfortable learning new systems and technology platforms
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Knowledge of the television and entertainment industry preferred
• Previous administrative experience in entertainment, media, or a related fast-paced environment preferred
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience preferred
  
  

The anticipated base salary for this position is $29/hour to $33/hour. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.

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