VIE - UK & GLOBAL PRODUCTION AND ACQUISITIONS ASSISTANT - LONDON

VIE SCHEME - 1 YEAR STARTING 1st of JULY.

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STUDIOCANAL is one of Europe's leading film and series studios, with worldwide production and distribution capabilities. It operates directly in nine major European markets including Austria, Benelux, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, and in offices in the United States and China. STUDIOCANAL finances, produces, and distributes 80 films per year. It owns one of the most prestigious catalogues in the world and the largest catalogue of European titles, boasting more than 9,000 titles from 60 countries. With a catalogue spanning years of film history, STUDIOCANAL has invested close to 25 million euros into the 4K restoration of nearly 1,000 classic feature films over the past 7 years. STUDIOCANAL also produces over 15 series each year, including local creations and premium international co-productions, and distributes its scripted productions and CANAL+ Originals globally.

Your role and missions:

• Based in London, you will 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.
• 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 to 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.

And what about you?

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

And what about working from home? You can!

As a media company, producer and distributor of content, the CANAL+ Group has a special responsibility. We support ambitious, inclusive creation that respects planetary limits. We act for equality between women and men, against all forms of discrimination or harassment. We are working for equal opportunities and inclusion for all. We act to reduce our environmental impact and eco-design our products.

If you see this job offer, it’s because you’ve got a chance and we haven’t found that rare gem yet!

Only at STUDIOCANAL UK in July.