Job Summary
The Office Manager / Production Assistant is responsible for coordinating details and administrative duties among various entertainment projects. Working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, you'll assist the producers, office staff, creative and production teams, with tasks as they arise, bringing organization to the company's needs and objectives.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee elements of the day-to-day operations of our entertainment projects through constant communication with the producers, creative teams, and production team.
- Assist in the development of documents, spreadsheets and presentations, on various topics.
- Assist in travel logistics for various productions and key creative team members.
- Responsible for overall office upkeep.
- Coordinate marketing needs with graphic designers, overseeing the creation of graphics and video assets.
Job Skills & Qualifications
Required
- Proven experience as a Production Assistant or Office Manager with a passion for the entertainment industry.
- Knowledge of general theatrical/production terminology.
- Proficiency in MS Office, specifically MS Word and MS Excel.
- Proficiency in Google Drive and Dropbox.
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
- Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work to deadlines and deliver results.
- Ability to travel for meetings and projects, as needed. (Up to 15% travel estimated for this position)
- MUST be Los Angeles based
- MUST have a valid driver's license and be willing to go on runs.
Preferred
- 2+ Years of experience in the entertainment industry (particularly Live Entertainment or for a global company)
- Past experience as a Production Assistant or Production Coordinator
- Knowledge or experience in coordinating international travel.
Company Description:The Works Entertainment was established by Creative Producer Simon Painter and Executive Producer Tim Lawson. It is one of the most successful live entertainment companies in the world and has created, presented, and produced first class entertainment in over 300 cities and 30 countries. Their award-winning shows have smashed box office records multiple times across the globe.
Amongst the Works Entertainment catalog are shows including:
- The Illusionists US
- The Illusionists on Broadway
- The Illusionists Europe
- Circus 1903
- Cirque Adrenaline
- Le Noir - The Dark Side of Cirque
- The Unbelievables
- A Magical Cirque Christmas
- Cirque Paris
- Numerous worldwide musical presentations