UK & GLOBAL PRODUCTION AND ACQUISITIONS ASSISTANT (H/F)

Based in London, you’ll support the UK & Global Acquisition, Production and Development teams on the smooth day-to-day running of the department with a primary emphasis on scheduling and complex diary management. PRODUCTION: • Day-to-day diary management for both teams and coordination of meetings • Manage and book all travel arrangements, meetings and registration for teams to festivals and markets etc. • Submit all expenses for both teams, raise purchase order numbers for various invoices • Updating database systems on acquisition/production projects • Attend weekly department meetings and give feedback on various research requests • Manage agendas for weekly departmental meetings and calls • Adhoc research – provide book sales data, box office/DVD sales, national trends etc. to aid research into potential projects • Liaise with acquisitions and production teams in other SC territories when needed • Prepare various PowerPoint presentations when needed • Coordinate script/book submissions to readers and distribute reports to the team • Contribute towards one of the D&I Groups within the company to ensure inclusion across the business and contribute to the company’s ethos and values. ACQUISITIONS: • Research upcoming key film festival programmes - gather information on territory availabilities and flag titles of note internally • Prepare market/festival diaries and screening schedules for the UK team in co-ordination with other STUDIOCANAL territories’ acquisitions teams • Assist the team in preparing proposals for greenlight • Develop relationships with international sales agents and a familiarity with their slates • Occasionally read scripts and schedule / attend screenings to provide coverage and feedback https://joinus.canalplus.com/job-invite/12024/

o You have strong verbal and written communication skills and you are fluent in English. o You have a passion for British Film and TV and ambition to work in the film industry. o You have an experience of success in similar role and proven scheduling experience. o You are detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills. o You are self-starter, responsive with a positive, can-do attitude. o You can handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines with minimal supervision. o Proven excellence in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.