Coordinator Programming Development

COORDINATOR PROGRAMMING & DEVELOPMENT
Your New Role...
We are looking for a Development Coordinator that will support the Head of Development and for OWN as well as the collective department needs of the team. This role will provide highlevel administrative support for the OWN Unscripted Team as well as contribute to creative projects and duties at the executives discretion.
Your Role Accountabilities...
Manage all administrative tasks for the OWN Unscripted team which include calendar tracking calls travel arrangements maintaining files expenses & coordinating all other special projects
Process and handle all Unscripted Programming protocol including gathering information for reports and movement of programming assets
Organize and track all department creative documents such as incoming pitches and paid development slate
Assist with department finances including drafting deal memos for new development projects and commissions
Help with various creative needs such as brainstorming new series titles crafting loglines department presentations and small editing projects
Assist the team with pitches and network with production companies managers talent and agents
Assist the team with brainstorming new ideas and identify new talent through research and casting
Arrange presentations and conferences; coordinate equipment needs and refreshments compile and distribute materials etc.
Liaise with production companies as needed to set up meetings & create agendas and schedules for programming meetings.
Maintain programming department daily calendar development and production reports production calendars and competitive reports.
Reviewing submitted materials and make comments.
Create transcribe and review clips as needed.
Qualifications and Experience...
3 years of experience within the entertainment industry preferably within unscripted programming
Innovative thinker with ability to create solutions
Creative team player who enjoys unscripted television and are curious to learn
The ideal candidate is a selfstarter who is resourceful proactive flexible and is a strong multitasker.
Strong interpersonal verbal and written skills
Ability to take direction and prioritize tasks appropriately
Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in a fastpaced environment while interfacing with many executives within the company in addition to producers talents agents and other executives within the industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Power Point
Knowledge of production and postproduction is a plus
Experience with photoshop and any editing tools (IMovie Premiere Final Cut) is preferred