About Universal Filmed Entertainment Group:
The Universal Filmed Entertainment Group (UFEG) consists of the operations to produce, acquire, market and distribute filmed entertainment worldwide in various media formats for theatrical, home entertainment, television and other distribution platforms. The division operates globally with colleagues spread across 20 countries. We pride ourselves in supporting and amplifying diverse stories told by unique voices. We want to bring in driven, dedicated, and diverse talent into our organization who are just as passionate as we are in continuing to tell stories that reflect our global audience.
About Working Title Films:
Working Title Films, co-chaired by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner since 1992, is one of the world's leading film production companies.
Founded in 1983, Working Title has made over 100 films that have grossed nearly $6 billion worldwide. Its films have won 10 Academy Awards (for Tom Hooper's Les Misérables, Joe Wright's Anna Karenina, Tim Robbins' Dead Man Walking; Joel and Ethan Coen's Fargo; Shekhar Kapur's Elizabeth and Elizabeth: The Golden Age; and Joe Wright's Atonement), 35 BAFTA Awards, and numerous prestigious prizes at the Cannes and Berlin International Film Festivals.
Role Summary:
*initial 12 month FTC*
Reporting to the Global Talent Development and Inclusion’s (GTDI), Creative Talent and Content team with a dotted line into the Head of Film & TV for Working Title, the Creative Consultant position will manage the day-to-day operations for Universal’s Global Writers Program, a new writing experience from Universal Film Entertainment Group in partnership with Working Title Films.
The Global Writers Program is a first-of-its-kind international writers experience launched in 2022 by GTDI. Partnering with legendary global production and development powerhouse, Working Title Films (Bridget Jones’ Diary, Love Actually, Baby Driver, Emma., Matilda The Musical, The Swimmers), those selected have the chance to create film content for potential production development consideration in partnership with the team at Working Title Films in the UK. The program cultivates storytellers who organically incorporate multicultural and global perspectives in their writing. The experience also provides creative guidance from executives, producers and creative consultants, and broadens their network of industry champions to help shape their development.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Performing day-to-day duties in the coordination and execution of the Global Writers Program which includes, scheduling and managing calendars, the assembly and distribution of curriculum, creating meeting agendas, identifying and executing action items, securing guest speakers (industry partners, creative executives, filmmakers etc...), event management, logistics, evaluation and follow up
- Create and update on an ongoing basis talent database and tracking systems to include, but not limited to panelists, participants, partners, as well as the experience’s rollout. Maintain proper recordkeeping and filing system for all work for reference
- Read Global Writers Program scripts and provide feedback and coverage
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
- Provide support to GTDI and Working Title executives as it pertains to the Global Writers Program
- Phone coverage as well as all basic administrative duties to support the Global Writers Program
- Timely preparation and processing of invoices, timecards, etc.
- Providing prep material to GTDI talent or executives prior to scheduled meetings
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum two (2) years’ experience within the film or film adjacent industry in a studio, agency, film production company or film adjacent arts organisation
- Knowledge and familiarity with Universal Filmed Entertainment Group content, especially Working Title Films
- Knowledge of story structure and the screenwriting craft
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and advanced PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Photoshop and PDFs
Desired Characteristics:
- University degree
- Strong development history and talent for identifying unique materials and working with writers
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Multi-tasker with the ability to prioritize and time manage efficiently
- Proactive, resourceful, tenacious and the ability to work calmly under pressure
- Passion for film
Additional Information
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