Description:
Film4 is seeking a highly organised Team Assistant – Distribution, Marketing & Sales to provide a high level of assistance to the Head of Distribution & Sales and the Distribution & Marketing Manager. The team is responsible for all the distribution and sales activity surrounding Film4’s current and upcoming production slate including festival and market strategy and overseeing distribution campaigns. The team collaborates with many departments across Channel 4 including Corporate Communications, 4Studio (who produce Channel 4’s social content), Marketing and Policy & Public Affairs to ensure the Film4 brand remains visible and exciting across the UK and internationally.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for high-level administrative support for the Head of Distribution & Sales including diary management, travel, expenses, booking meeting rooms etc.
- Responsible for general administrative support for the rest of the Distribution team, especially the Marketing & Distribution Manager
- Establish and manage a robust tracking system of all key dates and events in the distribution lifecycle of Film4’s current slate so the team can prepare the relevant marketing, sales and festival activity in timely fashion
- Contribute to distribution updates circulated to the whole Film4 team so they can keep track of the performance of Film4’s titles in the marketplace
- Create and update presentations for internal (i.e. exec/board) or external meetings (i.e. panels, industry events) with input from Head of Distribution & Sales and Film4 Management
- Support team with requests related to Film4 coming from internal C4 departments including Corporate Communications, Marketing, Policy & Public Affairs, Film4 Channel etc.
- Support Marketing and Distribution Manager on delivering campaign materials and copy to 4Studio in a timely manager so they can produce content for Film4’s social channels
- Monitor weekly Film4 and C4 schedule for broadcast of Film4 films so team can anticipate marketing activity and prepare updates for talent
- Monitor press for key industry news and competitor activity and distribute this to Film4 Management and whole Film4 team
- Execute regular internal and external events (i.e. screenings at C4 cinema, C4 staff events, test screenings) incl. liaising with venues, managing guestlists, sending invites, organising catering and general logistics
- Support the organisation of high-profile annual Film4 events (i.e. Pre-Cannes reception, attendance at BIFA’s and BAFTA’s)
- Facilitate the arrangement Film4’s attendance at numerous film festivals throughout the year, especially Film4’s significant Cannes presence incl. overseeing team travel plans and setting up the Cannes office
- Manage delivery of stills from Film4 titles that are requested by C4 departments and external suppliers
- Provide holiday and “out of office” cover for colleagues as required, specifically other Executive or Team Assistants.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- Solid PA experience in a demanding, fast paced environment incl. diary management, travel etc.
- Excellent general administration skills gained in a fast paced and demanding office environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communications skills
- Experience organising events
- Basic understanding of a film’s distribution lifecycle
- Enthusiasm for film marketing, social media and other grassroots campaigns
- Enjoys keeping across new trends in film and media
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Strong IT skills in MS office including PowerPoint
- Good at working in a team