2nd Assistant Needed!

Gotham is looking for a 2nd assistant to the CEO. We're a literary management/ production company that reps writers, actors and directors in TV (animation & scripted) and Film. ***Please do research before applying. Looking for someone that’s professional, sharp, able to multi-task, and possesses thick-skin. Must be able to learn the players of the industry quickly (agents, producers, execs, etc.). Must have at least 1-year prior entertainment/ agency experience (not including internships). Majority of our managers come up internally, as well. Duties include rolling calls, travel, client schedules, personal errands, etc. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must. Please send resumes to gothamasst@gmail.com

Fall Internship Opportunity

Di Bonaventura Pictures seeks smart, motivated, and detail-oriented interns for its fall semester 2016 film development internship. Based on the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood, we are a film and television production company responsible for film franchises including TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, SALT, and RED.

Intern responsibilities will include reading and evaluating script, book, and article submissions; tracking international film and book markets; perusing magazines, blogs and other periodicals for movie ideas; assisting on writer/director/actor lists; general project research; and answering phones as needed.

Our ideal candidate has a passion for storytelling, an ability to improvise, and a strong desire for a career in the feature film business. This position is unpaid and candidates must be eligible to receive college credit. Please send your resume and cover letter as PDF files todbpics.intern@gmail.com

DISCLAIMER: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Please make sure that your parent makes the contact for you, and not you.

New York Internship Opportunity

NY-Based Worldwide Film Sales/Distribution Company Seeking Fall Interns

Worldwide film sales and distribution company, Visit Films, is looking for a few knowledgeable, hard-working interns to be a part of our team, located in Williamsburg. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker, reliable, passionate about cinema, and eager to learn the intricacies of film sales / distribution, acquisitions, festivals, and marketing. Interns are an integral part of our team, and candidates will acquire valuable experience to help get their foot in the door of the business side of the film industry. The internship is unpaid, but a monthly stipend will be issued to cover travel.

About Visit Films:

Visit Films is a worldwide film sales company specializing in director-driven work that premieres at the world's top tier film festivals, such as Sundance, Berlin, and Cannes. Our most recent titles include the breakout genre hit It Follows, Krisha, Morris From America, and we have worked with directors such as Werner Herzog, Joe Swanberg, Shane Carruth, and Harmony Korine.

Visit also consults for a major multi-territory broadcast partner for which it acquires between 120-180 titles a year. In addition, Visit releases a select number of titles in the US and Canada for theatrical, VOD, TV and DVD distribution via sister company Monument Releasing.

Qualifications:

-Passion for international business and independent film are a must

-Strong communication skills, both written and oral

-Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel

-Experience with Adobe suite, especially Photoshop and Indesign, is strongly preferred

-Knowledge of databases, ideally Filemaker Pro, is a major plus

-Prior experience in marketing or film is helpful

-Applicant must currently be in school

Contact: jy@visitfilms.com

DISCLAIMER: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Please make sure that your parent makes the contact for you, and not you.

Personal Executive Assistant Wanted

We are seeking an Executive Assistant for two board members in the entertainment and education industries. We are looking for a responsible Personal Assistant to support a husband and wife duo in their new office in Brentwood. This person will provide administrative support to the office. Manages all administrative tasks, including phones, scheduling, filing, calendar, courier, for the two Partners. Organizes and maintains efficient workflow system, composes memos and correspondence on behalf of the Partners and greet clients, filmmakers, talent, agents etc. This person should type 60 wpm and be efficient working in Microsoft office. Must be technically savvy and have knowledge with modern tech devices. To apply, please send resume to careers@warnerbros.com with subject line "Personal Executive Assistant".

 

 

opportunity is unpaid, and for school credit only. Please email atmosphereinterns@gmail.comwith your resume

 

DISCLAIMER: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Please make sure that your parent makes the contact for you, and not you.

Personal Assistant Needed!

Successful, young media personality is hiring a full-time Personal Assistant (PA) to support rapidly growing business and personal life. This position will be responsible for working directly with the Talent to assist in day-to-day tasks as needed. This person needs to be the Talent’s right hand. See a specific list of responsibilities below:

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Extensive travel coordination including booking flights, hotels, car service and other accommodations

· Organize and maintain calendar

· Schedule personal appointments and business meetings

· Ensure punctuality and professionalism at appearances, events, meetings and productions

· Arrange and accompany Talent to relevant events, meetings, productions, and more

· Run errands including but not limited to grocery shopping, dry cleaning, and mail pick-ups.

· Organize, sort and handle all mail. Bills to be delivered to money manager.

· Assist with pre-production and production process including prop purchases, location scouting, scheduling and being on set.

· Other: water plants, care for pets, assist in packing, help maintain overall health and happiness.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Previous personal or production assistant experience is a must

· Experience working with talent preferred

· Must have a can-do attitude

· Must be reliable, punctual, flexible, trustworthy, discrete, organized, proactive, resourceful and efficient.

· Experience and understanding of digital talent landscape strongly preferred

· Passion for fashion, beauty, and pop culture a plus

· Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication (both written and verbal), and presentation skills

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines that must be met by the Talent.

· Responsible to help Talent meet those deadlines.

· Must be prepared to sign an NDA

 

Applicants should send a resume and cover letter to careers@select.co. No phone calls.

Office Manager Position

Office Manager needed at Odenkirk-Provissiero Entertainment. Agency, management, or casting experience preferred and a passion for comedy is a MUST. Tasks include answering phones, scheduling and sending client auditions and meetings, maintaining company schedules and contacts, overseeing HR tasks and responsibilities, implementing office systems and policies, planning company events and overseeing office maintenance and upkeep. This is an administrative position first and foremost, but an excellent entry level position for those interested in the entertainment industry as position works closely with Marc Provissiero and Naomi Odenkirk. Applicant should have a college degree, excellent organizational skills, good phone and people skills, strong writing ability, and be Mac proficient. Please send a brief cover email and resume to: odenkirkprovissiero@gmail.com

Internship Opportunity

Luc Besson’s US TV Division is seeking Interns for the fall/winter semester. Duties will include extensive coverage on scripts and books, various research projects (on authors and writers), and screener coverage of films and formats. The US TV team is small so there will be potential for opportunities to have access to and face time with executives. We will also be in production on at least one series during this time so there will be opportunities to observe that side of the industry as well. Receiving college credit is a requirement.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to JFleury@europacorp.com

 

DISCLAIMER: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Please make sure that your parent makes the contact for you, and not you.

Internship Opportunity

INTERNSHIP: AtmosphereMM is a feature film and television production company founded by Mark Canton, the producer of Cake, 300, Letters to Juliet, Jack Frost, the tv show Power, and the upcoming films Mr. Church starring Eddie Murphy, and Untitled Robert De Niro Comedy project among many others. 

We are looking for Fall interns who have a passion for storytelling. On the daily, they will assist with film development learn about the role of a film/television producer in the film industry. Currently we have features set up at Sony, Lionsgate, and Warner brothers to shoot in 2016/2017. Interns will learn alongside seasoned industry executives and grow in a fast paced creative environment. This opportunity is unpaid, and for school credit only. Please email atmosphereinterns@gmail.com with your resume

 

DISCLAIMER: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Please make sure that your parent makes the contact for you, and not you.

Television Intern Needed!

Collins Avenue is searching for driven and qualified interns who want a well rounded experience in the television industry. Interns will get the opportunity to gain hands on experience with all aspects of a television production company with a focus on the current programming of new unscripted television series. This is perfect for interns who wish to learn about the inner workings of the entertainment business. Qualified interns should be comfortable with independent research, able to multi-task, be professional, pay attention to detail, have the ability to take instruction, work with deadlines, as well as have strong verbal and written skills. Interns should be able to work for 20 hours a week and MUST be able to receive college credit. Please do not apply if you are not able to earn college credit from a university. Please send resumes to: mjosephson@collinsave.com

DISCLAIMER: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Please make sure that your parent makes the contact for you, and not you.

Internship Opportunity

INTERNSHIP: AtmosphereMM is a feature film and television production company founded by Mark Canton, the producer of Cake, 300, Letters to Juliet, Jack Frost, the tv show Power, and the upcoming films Mr. Church starring Eddie Murphy, and Untitled Robert De Niro Comedy project among many others. 

We are looking for Fall interns who have a passion for storytelling. On the daily, they will assist with film development learn about the role of a film/television producer in the film industry. Currently we have features set up at Sony, Lionsgate, and Warner brothers to shoot in 2016/2017. Interns will learn alongside seasoned industry executives and grow in a fast paced creative environment. This opportunity is unpaid, and for school credit only. Please email atmosphereinterns@gmail.com with your resume

 

DISCLAIMER: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Please make sure that your parent makes the contact for you, and not you.

Internship Opportunity

Di Bonaventura Pictures seeks smart, motivated, and detail-oriented interns for its fall semester 2016 film development internship. Based on the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood, we are a film and television production company responsible for film franchises including TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, SALT, and RED.

Intern responsibilities will include reading and evaluating script, book, and article submissions; tracking international film and book markets; perusing magazines, blogs and other periodicals for movie ideas; assisting on writer/director/actor lists; general project research; and answering phones as needed.

Our ideal candidate has a passion for storytelling, an ability to improvise, and a strong desire for a career in the feature film business. This position is unpaid and candidates must be eligible to receive college credit. Please send your resume and cover letter as PDF files to dbpics.intern@gmail.com

 

 

 DISCLAIMER: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Please make sure that your parent makes the contact for you, and not you.

Production Assistant Position

Production Company specializing in scripted in search of stellar assistant to man the desk of 2 VPs of production and development. 1 year experience on a busy desk (agency, production company, management company or studio) preferred. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: phones, heavy calendaring, reading scripts, project tracking/database, taking notes on calls, interfacing with networks and covering reception 1-2 days a week. Must have thick skin, attention to detail, heavy multitasker, great attitude, be personable, discreet and professional. Looking for someone to hit the ground running. Demanding desk and a fast pace environment. Benefits package included. Good opportunity for growth for the right individual. Must want to be a producer. Looking to start ASAP. Apply herehttp://l.facebook.com/l/LAQGbGowjAQHhT3R2ugnxIxci…/…/29trDMN

HIRING EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AT RENEGADE STARTUP SPORTS COMPANY

HIRING EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT AT RENEGADE STARTUP SPORTS COMPANYFULL TIME

We are hiring a motivated EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT for a sports startup company located in Marina del Rey.

This is a sports publisher for the new generation.  We celebrate everyone from the overachievers and the heroes to the rebels and troublemakers that make sport so awesome. Our renegade teams in London and LA are on a mission to flip the world of sports upside down through outrageously awesome original content, opinion-based pieces, and the latest trending news across multiple sports.

- Usual working hours will be Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm; however, additional hours may be required at times.
- Pay is negotiable, depending upon experience.

The company works with exciting and trending brands to create original written and video content that adds to millennial conversations.

We are looking for an experienced administrator to assist our small team in a professional manner, as well as managing professional and private matters of the Creative Director and Co-Founder of the company, who is a passionate young entrepreneur.

This is a really exciting opportunity for someone who is hungry for a challenge and interested in working with a small team with a fun and friendly culture.  This is a continually evolving position within a start-up and you will have the opportunity to grow and develop within the role.

Mainly based in the office, this is a client-facing role in which you will assist the individual in growing the company, covering all administrative duties such as arranging meetings, administration, diary management and international travel for the team.

The ideal candidate would have an outgoing, friendly character with previous experience in a similar setting (within a creative agency, media company or sport).  Patience, diligence, and a positive attitude are also must have qualities.  We are looking for someone who is dedicated and willing to take on a long-term position.

We are looking to fill this role as soon as possible, however would consider candidates who are on a notice period.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education, training, experience:
Essential Skills
- International diary and team management in both the UK and US
- Excellent communication skills and customer service
- Interest and general understanding of the creative/tech/media world
- Mac competent
- Interest in sports

Characteristics:
- Reliable, focused, and positive attitude - willing to assist, manage, and be assertive when necessary
- Diplomatic and can be trusted to handle matters sensitively
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Kind, friendly, and sociable

SALARY:Pay is $30k - $35k depending upon experience

TO APPLY:Email your COVER LETTER and RESUME to:
samantha@quintessentiallypeople.com

7th Annual New York Times Summer Reading Contest

Deadline: August 19, 2016

The Learning Network from The New York Times is encouraging students aged 13-19 years old to get engaged with the news this summer. From June 17 to August 19, the Learning Network will open a small essay contest for youth readers each Friday. To participate, students write a brief 250- to 300-word comment in the weekly thread that answers: What interested you most in The Times this week? Why?

Prize: Each Tuesday, a winner's submission will be published on the blog.

For more information: 

http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/05/12/the-seventh-annual-new-york-times-summer-reading-contest/?_r=1

 

Game design

lesson plans to help teach game design concepts, are available online.

Prize: Many prizes are available for students, including a cash award, mentoring opportunities, and lifetime access to Game Mechanic, among other prizes.  For more information: Please visit: http://stemchallenge.org

Internship Opportunity

 The Worldwide Acquisitions department of EuropaCorp Films is currently looking for student interns for the Fall 2016 semester in our Beverly Hills office. Interns will perform script coverage and discuss with executives, review screeners, assist in monitoring projects of interest, review daily industry trades, assist in preparing for festivals, attend and participate in department weekend read meetings. Applicants should have strong reading, writing, and analytical skills. Prior experience with script coverage preferred but not necessary. Internship is unpaid, and must be done for school credit. Please send cover letters and resumes to EuropaCorpAcquisitionsIntern@gmail.com

High School Chemistry Scholarship

High School Chemistry Scholarship is open to all high school students, college and graduate students in the U.S. No essays, applications, or minimum GPAs are required. The scholarship program is offered by the Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation, a nonprofit organization that creates innovative scholarship and educational programs for students of all ages utilizing Internet-based quiz competitions. The deadline for this scholarship is usually in AUGUST of each year, and the award amount is usually $250 - $2,500. 

For more details, visit www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships

 

The scholarships are awarded based on scholarship quizzes. Students may take the quiz for an opportunity to win a scholarship. Quizzes are on the subjects of biology, chemistry, and mathematics.