Assistant, Content Sales - EMEA

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

FOX Entertainment

With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world’s most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital and emerging platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences where they are through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing and scaling intellectual property worldwide. FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units. The FOX Television Network, which encompasses its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series including The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, Doc, Memory of a Killer, Fear Factor: House of Fear, The Floor and Hell’s Kitchen. FOX Entertainment Studios, operates the in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series such as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box Entertainment with animated hits such as Hazbin Hotel and Krapopolis; Studio Ramsay Global with Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars; entertainment studio TMZ; and the independent film label Tideline. FOX Entertainment Global is the company’s worldwide content sales and distribution arm. As part of its evolution into a modern next-gen studio, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments across vertical video with Holywater, Chain’s experiential storytelling, podcasting with Meet Cute, a two-way content pipeline with HarperCollins Publishing, and creator-led formats through the newly formed FOX Creator Studios. Through these strategic initiatives, the company is investing earlier in emerging ideas and new forms of audience engagement, while maintaining the ability to grow successful concepts into premium franchises across broadcast, streaming and global platforms. A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale across broadcast, streaming, and digital ecosystems, while continuing to grow its portfolio of owned IP and next-generation storytelling formats.

JOB DESCRIPTION

FOX Entertainment Global is FOX Entertainment’s centralized content sales division, providing the worldwide multi-platform marketplace with exclusive access to its diverse, rapidly expanding production pipeline and library of owned original programming and co-production partnerships.  A central component of FOX Entertainment’s long-term growth strategy is to fortify its globally recognized, world-class brand and owned distribution platforms spanning broadcast and streaming with FOX Entertainment Global’s singular focus on broadly distributing the company’s full portfolio of owned intellectual property across all genres of scripted, unscripted, and animated programming, including both film and television titles.

FOX Entertainment Global is seeking an Assistant, Content Sales - EMEA. The Assistant, Content Sales plays a critical role in supporting the sales team across various activities and functions, including sales and account management, as well as administrative duties. The Assistant, Content Sales reports to the (S)VP, Content Sales EMEA, and works closely with other departments across the organization (Strategy & Operations, Business & Legal Affairs, Marketing, Finance, etc.) to ensure we meet and anticipate the needs of our global client base.

A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in day-to-day account management, including creation and curation of high-volume rights availability listings, preparation of sales pitch materials (presentations, ratings reports, etc), and addressing deliverable queries
• Assist with marketing and events
• Assist in analyzing territories and gathering market research
• Manage sales tracking, including inputting client and deal information into company systems and generating regular sales reports
• Address and troubleshoot clients' queries in a timely manner
• Language version tracking and report preparation
• Support the London-based department with pre-sales and post-sales processes, business development initiatives, coordination of meetings and events with clients, and any other requests
• Provide email/call support as needed and act as the first screen/main point of contact for incoming business-related requests
• Alongside the Sales team, provide post-market follow-ups, including but not limited to screening materials and marketing information
• Keep an accurate record of content feedback on the internal company system in a timely fashion for internal stakeholders and producers' reports
• Liaise with internal departments to track the availability of foreign language versions of FOX content (i.e., dubbedi.e. Dubbed versions) for our client base 
• Proactively communicate and build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure best-in-class customer service and business practices
• Some travel as required
• Perform other duties as required

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 3+ years of experience in a sales, operations, or administrative role within an entertainment/media company
• Genuine interest in administrative work
• Self-starter and detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, proficient in administrative tasks, and passionate about the entertainment industry
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills
• Strong interest and passion in media and entertainment, with the capability to learn complex industry topics quickly
• Working understanding of rights management as it relates to distribution
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to listen effectively, transmit information accurately and understandably, and actively seek feedback
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• Ability to efficiently support a busy team of at least five stakeholders simultaneously, while managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Promptly adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and shifting priorities
• Aptitude and flexibility to work well on multiple projects in various phases of the sales cycle in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Confidence and professionalism in client interactions
• Demonstrates professionalism, discretion, and good judgment in all interactions with colleagues, customers, vendors, and stakeholders
• Willingness to work across different time zones and adapt to the needs of international clients and teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong focus on Excel

NICE TO HAVE BUT NOT A DEALBREAKER

• Bachelor’s degree
• Proficiency in Salesforce and Rightsline
• Experience working with vertical video content and content creators

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.