Administrative Assistant

Company Description

Administrative Assistant

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.

Administrative Assistant

DreamWorks Animation is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to support creative executives in Feature Development. The position will interact with employees across the studio, studio departments within DWA and Universal, talent agencies, and management companies.

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Job Description

Administrative Assistant

“What would you say you do here?”

• Manage calendar and phone for a lively office.
• Track and read submissions and offer written thoughts in a timely manner.
• Support and track ongoing efforts to search for great books and other source materials.
• Help distribute weekly reading assignments to the team.
• Coordinate travel arrangements and manage expense reports.
• Take notes in meetings and during calls.
• Conduct research as needed to support the development process.
• Serve as an ambassador for the office, the department, and the company.
• Offer critical feedback on creative submissions.
• Assists other departments as necessary.

Qualifications

Administrative Assistant

“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Minimum one (1) year of Administrative experience in a corporate setting.
• Must have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and simultaneously manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc.) required.
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.

“What can I offer?”

Administrative Assistant

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong organizational skills, professionalism, follow-through, and pride in work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn about, and contribute to, the script development process.
• Curiosity about reading, movies and animation.
• Strong writing skills, especially critical writing.