Executive Assistant - Innovation - AGBO

Position Summary:

Founded by award-winning, record-breaking directors Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led entertainment company focused on creating content borne of innovative story universes across film, television, and digital platforms. This position is working for a prestigious and prolific production company run by directorial talent. This is an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to work in the heart of a fast-paced, well-connected, highly creative environment with competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

This role blends advanced technology in the filmmaking process and requires administrative expertise along with outstanding communication skills. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage a high-volume desk including phone calls, emails and visitors for the executives 
• General administrative duties including: managing calendars, answering phones, travel arrangements, preparing expense reports, organizing departmental meetings and calls 
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of executives' obligations in order to proactively assist and/or anticipate needs  
• Assist in managing data related to internal projects, including data entry, analysis, and creating data visualization to aid decision-making
• Serve as a liaison between the Innovation Department and other departments within AGBO, as well as with external partners. 
• Manage preparation for internal and external meetings, including circulating schedules/agendas 
• Help track and enter various project related Persistent follow up with various departments to ensure that deliverables are met on schedule and any relevant activities are coordinated 
• Take notes during weekly meetings and roll calls as necessary 
• Handle sensitive information related to projects and departmental strategies with utmost confidentiality and discretion 
• Continuously learn about new tools and technologies, and potentially assist in the training and development of departmental staff in these areas

Required Qualifications:

• 1-2 years' experience handling the demands of a high-volume desk in the entertainment industry
  
• Previous experience working in a VFX or Animation company preferred
• Experience with Movie Magic, Frame IO, Pix and similar production software preferred 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Understanding of emerging technologies and their application in the entertainment industry 
• Interest in continuous learning, especially in areas related to technology and entertainment 
• A degree or coursework in Computer Science, or related technical field, or knowledge of programming languages, software development processes, and computer systems is a bonus 
• Exposure to or experience in a technology-driven environment (I.e. virtual production) 
• Must possess an eye for detail and be an independent creative problem solver  
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask 
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to network and liaise with various departments and external partners
• Must have a strong work ethic, sense of humor, and an eagerness to learn
  
  

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position. This is an LA based role.