Assistant, Content & Acquisitions

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning more than 35 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party streaming platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company was reinvented in 2019 with the formation of FOX Entertainment. While maintaining its leadership in broadcast television (9-1-1: Lone Star, The Simpsons, The Cleaning Lady, Hell’s Kitchen, LEGO Masters), the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy has included the acquisitions of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob’s Burgers, The Great North, Krapopolis, Grimsburg), entertainment platform TMZ, and global production studio MarVista Entertainment (The Way Home, Rescuing Christmas), as well as the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global (Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars) in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment (The Masked Singer, Snake Oil, I Can See Your Voice, Name That Tune), FOX Entertainment Studios (Animal Control) to develop scripted content, and worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment Global is FOX Entertainment’s centralized content sales division, providing the worldwide multi-platform marketplace with exclusive access to its diverse, rapidly expanding production pipeline and library of owned original programming and co-production partnerships.  A central component of FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy is to fortify its globally recognized, world-class brand and owned distribution platforms spanning broadcast and streaming with FOX Entertainment Global’s singular focus on broadly distributing the company’s full portfolio of owned intellectual property across all genres of scripted, unscripted, and animated programming, including both film and television titles.

FOX Entertainment Global has a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about the entertainment industry to be an  Assistant, Content & Acquisitions, to support the Vice President, Content & Acquisitions, based in London. The Assistant, Content & Acquisitions will be responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support, including managing the VP's diary, travel arrangements, and expenses. This role involves tracking the full workflow of content submissions across various genres, such as scripted, unscripted, formats, film, and kids and family, from both third-party sources and internal stakeholders like FOX Studios, Network, and FOX-owned content partners, including UK-based Studio Ramsay and Bento Box in Ireland.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Content & Acquisitions (C&A) Vice President based in the UK 
• Full PA calendar, travel, and expenses support to VP, Content & Acquisitions UK
• Track the full workflow of content submissions across all genres - including scripted, unscripted, formats, film, and kids & family - from both 3rd party sources and internal locally managed stakeholders, e.g,. FOX Studios, Network, and FOX-owned content partners, including UK-based Studio Ramsay (a FOX joint venture) + Bento Box in Ireland
• Track producers and content/acquisition opportunities out of the region
• Attend weekly team meetings and provide notes as needed
• Attend producer meetings with the VP when requested and take detailed notes and follow-ups as needed
• Manage schedules for markets and festivals
• Ensure the global sales force and content team have up-to-date materials and are properly equipped to take content to market
• Liaise with all internal departments to make sure requests are processed in a timely manner and the C&A team is aware of any issues that may arise - including but not limited to Legal, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Distribution delivery department, and Studio Operations
• Create presentation decks
• Read scripts and provide coverage where appropriate
• Research to identify new markets and global distribution trends, as well as buyer needs
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects as the business requires
• Work with the C&A team and regional Sales teams to collate territory-by-territory feedback and create worldwide sales update and performance docs for content partners and internal stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with the support teams at Studio and Network and all other FOX-owned entities as required

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 1+ years of previous experience in content acquisitions, content strategy, co-production, sales, or TV or Film distribution environment, with a track record in a client-facing role
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, communication, and analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, and Keynote
• Collaborative and flexible team player with professional demeanor
• Ability to build and foster internal and external relationships
• Ability to work with high-level senior managers and demonstrate discretion
• Ability to manage scheduling across multiple time zones 
• Familiarity and deep passion for the global TV landscape
• A can-do attitude and an ambition to progress a career within the international content industry

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Additional languages
   

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.