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Coordinator, Content & Acquisitions

fox com, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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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, the company is actively building a portfolio of businesses and a library of owned original content. To date, FOX Entertainment’s long‑term growth strategy has included the acquisition of award‑winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment, entertainment platform TMZ, global production studio MarVista Entertainment, and the formation of the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with Gordon Ramsay. The company also established its in‑house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment, FOX Entertainment Studios to develop scripted content, and a worldwide content sales unit FOX Entertainment Global.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOX Entertainment Global is seeking a Coordinator for Content & Acquisitions to support FOX Entertainment Global’s efforts to acquire, co‑produce, and license premium programming across scripted, unscripted, formats, film, and kids & family content for global distribution. The coordinator will be responsible for tracking the full workflow of content submissions and working cross‑functionally with support staff and executives across sales, marketing, legal, operations, finance, and strategy. The ideal candidate is a highly organized self‑starter who is passionate about premium global content of all genres. Additional duties include light administrative support. Looking for someone to grow with the company.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage acquisition department databases, project records, and deal trackers, including logging pitches and submissions

Manage the accuracy and regular dissemination of producer reports, which track sales activity

Manage schedules for markets and festivals

Read scripts and provide coverage weekly

Maintain a strong network of junior executives and coordinators to bring in potential new talent or creative material for review

Maintain the calendars for producer meetings/calls

Maintain files and coordinate all other special projects as necessary

Source and track producers, IP, etc., to help build and sustain a robust project pipeline that aligns with department and overall company strategy/goals

Track network and streamer partners’ mandates and contacts, as well as industry trends

Oversee readers and story coverage, as well as interns

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 content and acquisitions team is aware of any issues that may arise pertaining to Legal, Operations, Finance, Marketing, and/or Distribution delivery matters

Attend producer meetings with executives when requested, and take detailed notes and follow‑ups as needed

Create presentation decks

Serve as backup to other administrative assistants when necessary

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

4+ years of previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Coordinator in content acquisitions, content development, co‑production, or sales in the TV or Film distribution environment

Experienced in writing creative coverage for TV or Film projects

Team player who operates in a fast‑paced setting

Able to organize and establish administrative procedures independently, draft correspondence and reports, and work under pressure

Skilled in prioritizing and responding to changing business needs

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, communication, and analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Suite, and generative AI applications

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 a desire to grow your career within the international content industry

Office coverage could require extended work hours – must be available to work overtime or travel domestically and internationally as needed

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

Bachelor's degree

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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.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $25.75-27.00 per hour. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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