DreamWorks - Administrative Assistant

DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.

DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together. 

Comcast NBCniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('Versant') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

DreamWorks Animation has an immediate opening for an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support for the Contract Administration Team for Features & Television in our Business & Legal Affairs Department.

If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork! 

 “What would you say you do here?”

• Handles various administrative functions including but not limited to: Scheduling meetings, maintaining status charts, preparing & distributing reports, word processing, photocopying, scanning and distributing documents, maintaining and coordinating files and documents (both electronic and paper), using DWA's legal database and filing systems

• Preparing correspondences and initiating & routing payment requests for review and approval 

• Interacts with external contacts, including agencies, law firms, management companies and other studios

• Coordinating with internal teams such as Development, Production, IT, Human Resources and Accounting as needed in support of the contract tracking & payment process. 

 “What do I need to have in order to do this job?”

• Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail are critical. 

• Highly proficient in Word, Excel, Google Docs and Gmail. 

• Strong communication skills and ability to maintain a positive demeanor while being proactive, resourceful, flexible and well-organized.

• A professional demeanor with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• This position is part of a team and candidates need a cooperative work style and should be prepared to multi-task and cover additional duties as needed.

Desired Qualifications: “What can I offer?”

• 2-5 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant, preferably in a Business Affairs, Legal or Production environment. 

• Candidates should become comfortable with technology and the internet and be willing to learn new software. 

• Bachelor Degree preferred.

Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $47,500 - $60,000

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].