Assistant, Marketing

FIFTH SEASON; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

FIFTH SEASON, a global independent studio, seeks a highly organized Marketing Assistant to join the global Marketing team in Los Angeles. You will provide day-to-day administrative support to the VP of Marketing and Branding, collaborate with the Digital Marketing team, and contribute to brand initiatives, social content and experiences.

Based in Los Angeles, you will balance administrative duties with creative opportunities, support international travel logistics, and help deliver engaging

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in marketing, social media, entertainment, media, communications or a related field preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Canva is essential.
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills, with a strong understanding of social media best practices and the ability to adapt voice and tone across platforms.
• Experience creating engaging static and short-form video content for social media.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage the VP of Marketing and Branding's calendar, proactively prioritizing meetings and optimizing time across multiple time zones.
• Process invoices and track expenditures with detailed accuracy and accountability.
• Perform administrative responsibilities, including presentation preparation, expense management, and coordinate domestic and international travel, including accommodations, transportation, travel documentation and expense reporting.
• Support the Brand and Marketing team in the development and execution of company-wide brand initiatives, social media, events and other strategic marketing priorities.
• Support the planning and execution of screenings, premieres, dinners, industry events and other brand experiences, including guest lists, invitations, RSVP management, gifting, vendor coordination and on-site logistics.
• Schedule and publish social media content across multiple platforms, ensuring posts are delivered accurately and on time.
• Support community management by monitoring social channels, responding to comments and messages, and engaging with relevant conversations.
• Create static and short-form video content for social media, marketing initiatives and internal communications. Assist with content ideation and brainstorming, contributing creative ideas that support brand, talent and social objectives.
• Maintain organized departmental resources, project trackers, contact lists and documentation.]
• CoT_job_summary_short|COMPANY NAME: FIFTH SEASONKEY POINTS: Marketing support, social media, events, content creation

Skills

Marketing experience

Copywriting

Social media

Video content creation

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Brand awareness

Tools

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

FIFTH SEASON is a leading global independent studio that specializes in the development, financing, production and distribution of feature films, premium television series and documentaries for theatrical distributors, streaming platforms as well as broadcast and cable networks globally. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and operates major hubs in New York and London as well as additional offices in Europe, Asia and South America. Known for producing and distributing award-winning content that engages audiences and moves culture, the studio’s film titles include the multi-Oscar-nominated The Lost Daughter from Maggie Gyllenhaal, Ambulance directed by Michael Bay, Destin Daniel Cretton’s Just Mercy, the Book Club franchise, the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winner Cha Cha Real Smooth, and 80 For Brady. The studio produces premium TV series including the 14-time Emmy-nominated Severance, See, and Truth Be Told for Apple TV+, Wolf Like Me for Peacock, Life & Beth, Nine Perfect Strangers, and McCartney 3, 2, 1 for Hulu, and Tokyo Vice for HBO Max. FIFTH SEASON also handles global distribution for dozens of hit series in addition to its own studio productions, including Killing Eve, The Morning Show, Normal People, and The Night Manager.

Our Culture:

A studio with a soul, FIFTH SEASON is proud to be an anti-racist and feminist company, focused on leaving the entertainment business better than we found it. We empower freedom and ownership, delivering the expertise of a big studio with the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of a start-up.

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and exciting industry. The ideal candidate is driven and hungry to learn and wants to be in the trenches of the entertainment industry.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized, creative and digitally savvy Marketing Assistant to join FIFTH SEASON's global Marketing team. Reporting to the VP of Marketing and Branding and working closely with the Digital Marketing team, this role will provide day-to-day administrative support while contributing to company-wide brand initiatives, social media, creative content and brand experiences.

Based in Los Angeles, the ideal candidate is an exceptional organizer and communicator with strong creative instincts, a solid understanding of social media and an eagerness to build a career in entertainment marketing. This role is well suited for someone who can confidently balance administrative responsibilities with creative opportunities, thrives in a fast-paced environment and approaches their work with initiative, attention to detail and a willingness to jump in wherever needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the VP of Marketing and Branding's calendar, proactively prioritizing meetings and optimizing time across multiple time zones.
• Process invoices and track expenditures with detailed accuracy and accountability.
• Perform administrative responsibilities, including presentation preparation, expense management, and coordinate domestic and international travel, including accommodations, transportation, travel documentation and expense reporting.
• Support the Brand and Marketing team in the development and execution of company-wide brand initiatives, social media, events and other strategic marketing priorities.
• Support the planning and execution of screenings, premieres, dinners, industry events and other brand experiences, including guest lists, invitations, RSVP management, gifting, vendor coordination and on-site logistics.
• Schedule and publish social media content across multiple platforms, ensuring posts are delivered accurately and on time.
• Support community management by monitoring social channels, responding to comments and messages, and engaging with relevant conversations.
• Create static and short-form video content for social media, marketing initiatives and internal communications. Assist with content ideation and brainstorming, contributing creative ideas that support brand, talent and social objectives.
• Maintain organized departmental resources, project trackers, contact lists and documentation.

Skills & Experience

• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in marketing, social media, entertainment, media, communications or a related field preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Canva is essential.
• Excellent copywriting and communication skills, with a strong understanding of social media best practices and the ability to adapt voice and tone across platforms.
• Experience creating engaging static and short-form video content for social media.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proactive, resourceful and solutions-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs, identify next steps and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong professional judgment and the ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, external partners, vendors and colleagues across functions.
• Ability to balance creative responsibilities with the operational and administrative needs of a fast-moving global Marketing team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Interest in emerging technologies, including AI-driven creative and productivity tools.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Flexibility to support occasional evening events, screenings, and other marketing activations as needed.
• Genuine interest in entertainment, culture, social media and brand building, with an eagerness to learn and grow within the industry.