Assistant to EVP, EMEA Sales Acquisitions

Company

Leading global distributor, Banijay Rights, represents a world-class, multi-genre portfolio of over 200,000 hours of standout programming. Handling the distribution for content powerhouse, Banijay Entertainment, the division specialises in the exploitation of premium scripted and non-scripted brands to broadcasters worldwide.

Representing quality, excellence and experience in the business of linear and non-linear television and ancillary activity across all platforms, Banijay Rights' catalogue encompasses a host of top titles from Banijay's 130+ in-house labels, and a number of third-party producers, spanning drama, comedy, entertainment, factual, reality, family, formats and theatrical.

Delivering high-quality IP, which was born locally and travels globally, the distributor offers the best stories told the best way. Its landmark brands include
Survivor, Big Brother, MasterChef, Peaky Blinders, Rogue Heroes, Marie Antoinette, Grantchester, Deal or No Deal, Home and Away, Love Triangle, Mr Bean
and
Black Mirror
.

Job Purpose

Provision of Assistant to the EVP, EMEA Sales Acquisitions & EVP Content & Acquisitions and their wider teams, together with office support and the organisation of divisional events.

Responsibilities

Assistant:

• Diary management for EVP EMEA Sales Acquisitions and EVP Content & Acquisitions including all travels schedules and subsequent arrangements;
• Meeting coordination including arranging logistics, creating and maintaining agendas/calendars and material preparation;
• Preparation of sales and other presentations as required by EVP EMEA Sales Acquisitions and EVP Content & Acquisitions;
• Manage expenses submissions for EVP EMEA Sales Acquisitions and EVP Content & Acquisitions;
• Deputise for the EA to CEO/CFO as and when directed;
• Manage domestic and international travel for the EVPs and their respective teams and ensuring Group travel policy is maintained in terms of travel and reservation protocols;
• Support to the wider teams as required.

Office Management:

Working closely with EA to CEO/CFO to:

• Plan team building activities to help build a strong organisational and team culture;
• Organise charity and social events;
• Management of specific project tasks, i.e. office moves / welcome packs / Christmas gifts and events as required;
• Coordinate general office needs and administration;
• Other duties as required

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Proven previous experience in a similar role in a busy, fast-paced environment;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and an openness to learning other office and communication tools as needed;
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to improve processes;
• Friendly and approachable manner with a can-do attitude;
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Works well in both team oriented and self-directed environments;
• Ability to prioritise and handle multiple assignments at any given time.

Reporting

EVP, EMEA Sales Acquisitions & EVP Content & Acquisitions Banijay Rights, or their nominated replacement.

Location

London

Contract Type

Temporary (FTC 12 months)

Hours

09:30am to 6:00pm

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