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FilmNation Entertainment - Sales Coordinator and Assistant to the CEO
New York City, NY

FilmNation Entertainment is a leading independent entertainment company that produces, finances and distributes award-winning films, television series, podcasts and theater productions that combine strong creative voices and global appeal. FilmNation is also the home of Infrared, a new film production label focused on films with franchise potential. The company produced award-winning box office hits that include PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN, ARRIVAL, and THE BIG SICK, as well as the award-winning television show I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE. Coming soon are Sean Baker’s 2024 Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or winner ANORA and Edward Berger’s CONCLAVE.

Role Description:

FilmNation Entertainment is looking for a dedicated and entrepreneurial Sales Coordinator and Assistant to the CEO in our New York office to start immediately.

Responsibilities for the CEO include organizing and managing the day-to-day operational functions of the CEO and the sales team. This includes helping with daily tasks, managing calendars and meeting schedules, heavy phone work, keeping abreast of industry news, and communicating with internal stakeholders. Sales responsibilities include keeping the sales administrative system up to date, reading and analyzing scripts for international sales consideration, coordinating communication with international distributors, watermarking scripts, updating sales sheets and inputting offers. Previous professional experience is required.

What you'll do:

  • Scheduling, completing expense reports, managing calendar, coordinating travel, and heavy phone work for the office of the CEO
  • Managing systems at use and administrative tasks within the sales department - overseeing their accuracy and proficiency as well as developing new processes and systems
  • Creating and distributing pitch materials for sales titles ahead of markets
  • Attending film markets (EFM, Cannes, Toronto, AFM) to support the sales team on the ground
  • Analyzing projects for sales consideration, completing research on comparative titles to do so
  • Quantitative research on the status of the international marketplace
  • Manage sales in certain international territories as well as oversee contracts and collections in their deals once trained and as needed
  • Other tasks as assigned

What you bring:

  • 2 years of relevant professional industry experience in addition to internships
  • A Bachelor’s degree
  • A motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a busy work environment
  • Must be curious and eager to learn about film finance and international film sales
  • Must be highly detail-oriented, analytical, and results-driven
  • A passion for film & all things FilmNation is a plus
  • A general knowledge of the players within the industry is a plus

This is a great opportunity for anyone with experience in both the business and creative aspects of independent film, television and podcasting, and international sales/distribution.

To apply for this position, please send a resume to HR@filmnation.com with “Sales Coordinator and Assistant to the CEO” in the subject line.

This is an in-office position Monday-Friday at our offices in Chelsea. This position's anticipated annual base salary is $62,400. The anticipated start date for this role is December 1st 2024. This does not include any other compensation components or benefits for which an individual may be eligible. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include, as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and from which they will be performing the job.

FilmNation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or, expression of veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. FilmNation expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression of veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Improper interference with the ability of FilmNation's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. More detailed information about the company and our list of titles is available at www.filmnation.com.