Sr. Administrative Assistant to Head of TV Development

Sony Pictures Television Studios (SPTS) is one of the industry’s leading content providers, producing programming worldwide across genres and platforms. As the largest independent TV studio in the industry, SPTS produces 50+ shows each year including THE BOYS, PLURIBUS, SPIDER-NOIR, OUTLANDER, and PLATONIC. SPTS is part of the larger Sony Pictures Television (SPT) division. SPT is a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Senior Administrative Assistant to support the EVP/Head of Development. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and operate with a high level of discretion in a fast-paced creative environment. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and strategic problem solver who thrives under pressure and can effectively interact with senior internal and external executives, talent representatives, producers, and filmmakers.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the EVP/Head of Development and additional executives as needed

• Proactively anticipate executive and departmental needs while managing competing priorities

• Manage complex calendars, meeting coordination, phones, and rolling call lists

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements, including itineraries, visas, accommodations, and travel logistics

• Prepare and process expense reports and invoices

• Maintain and update extensive internal and external contact databases

• Read scripts and review creative materials; summarize notes and action items from development meetings and calls

• Create presentations, correspondence, and other executive communications

• Interface professionally with creatives, producers, agents, managers, talent representatives, and senior executives

• Support special projects and departmental initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years supporting senior-level executives, preferably in television, film, or entertainment

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines

• Strong knowledge of the entertainment industry and development process

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task effectively

• Professional demeanor with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality

• Proactive, resourceful, and able to anticipate needs

• Comfortable interacting with senior executives, talent representatives, producers, and filmmakers

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

The anticipated base salary for this position is $32/hour to $40/hour. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

To request an accommodation for purposes of participating in the hiring process, you may contact us at SPE_Accommodation_Assistance@spe.sony.com.