Creative Assistant, MGM Television

Amazon; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 3,232,000 - 4,801,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

MGM Television, the semi-independent division of Amazon MGM Studios, invites applications for a Creative Assistant. This fast-paced role requires sharp organizational skills, calendar management, and strong communication to support development and production teams.

You will engage with various disciplines across the television development process and contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with executive level calendar management.
• Experience with domestic or international travel coordination.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Experience assessing industry talent or as an assistant at a studio/production company.
• Experience as an assistant in a scripted department at an agency, studio or scripted production company.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex and dynamic executive calendar including meetings, travel and events.
• Roll a high volume of calls and organize expenses.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings across multiple time zones with high attention to detail.
• Evaluate incoming creative material.
• Track and help drive completion of key deliverables.
• Organize and maintain files, documents and confidential materials.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, key players, and current events.
• Effectively prioritize, manage multiple deadlines and competing needs.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Confidential information handling

Industry talent & trends assessment

Assistant in scripted department

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MGM Television, the longstanding semi-independent division of Amazon MGM Studios responsible for tremendous content including Wednesday, Fargo, The Handmaid's Tale, The Testaments, etc., has an immediate opening for a Creative Assistant to join our team.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgment in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and possess a deep understanding of the entertainment industry. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage complex calendars and schedules with precision, strong verbal and written communication skills, a passion for television, and a willingness to learn from and work within a highly collaborative team in which every opinion is valued. While this is a creative position, the ideal candidate should also have a basic understanding and willingness to learn more about all aspects of the television development and production process - including physical production, casting, business affairs, music, etc.

Key job responsibilities

• Manage complex and dynamic executive calendar including meetings, travel and events.
• Roll a high volume of calls and organize expenses.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings across multiple time zones with high attention to detail.
• Evaluate incoming creative material.
• Track and help drive completion of key deliverables.
• Organize and maintain files, documents and confidential materials.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations and other documents.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, key players, and current events.
• Effectively prioritize, manage multiple deadlines and competing needs.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience with executive level calendar management
• Experience with domestic or international travel coordination
• Experience with computers and Microsoft Office products and applications
• Experience handling confidential information
• Experience assessing industry talent and trends, or experience as an assistant at a studio or production company
• Experience as an assistant in a scripted department at an agency, studio or scripted production company

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years as an agency, studio or production company assistant

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years as an agency, studio or production company assistant

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits .

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Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.