ABOUT THE WRITERS ASSISTANT POSITION...

Evolve Studios is looking for a Writers Assistant to help with formatting and coordinating information for its original content development department. This role is one that needs an extremely high level of attention to detail. We are not looking for a visionary creative person with brilliant ideas, we need a highly efficient and effective organized individual who can understand information quickly and organize ideas well. We are seeking an individual who is self motivated, proactive, quick thinking, flexible, and able to pivot when necessary. This role will juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail at all times. This role requires someone who is solution oriented, able to prioritize competing needs, and able to discretely handle sensitive and confidential information. We are looking for a person who is able to work alone outside of teams, stay highly productive and is extremely organized. Above all, we are looking for a person who is kind and easy to work with.

CREATIVE ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

40% Writers Assistant Work:

• Take detailed meeting notes and summarize objectives
• Creative writing, editing, and formatting original content documents
• Synthesizing treatments, outlines, and pitches into condensed documents with various reports
• Reading scripts, providing coverage, assisting in providing various assessment reports

25% Executive Assistant tasks: 

• Occasionally coordinating meals, coffee runs
• Manage calendar invites for executives including scheduling and confirming meetings
• Coordinate detailed travel arrangements
• Handle administrative duties around processing travel and expense reports

25% Research and Development:

• Help track and enter various submission and production related data
• Organizing contact information and managing online research database
• Manage and update complex calendar with multiple deadlines
• Drive research tasks forward, think creatively in research efforts

10% On Set Production:

• Potential on set positions: PA, Assistant Script Supervisor, Director's Assistant

WRITERS ASSISTANT REQUIREMENTS ARE:

• 1+ years work experience outside of the film industry
• 1+ years education or experience as screenwriter
• Ability to learn new things very quickly 
• Team-player who operates effectively in a fast paced collaborative setting
• Understanding of how to prioritize and respond accordingly
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multi-task
• In depth writing experience highly helpful & encouraged
• Strong visual & creative aesthetics and talents also highly helpful & encouraged
• Passion for storytelling and content is a must

Entertainment, Film, Television experience is not required, but will be helpful.