Assistant Manager

3+ months contract
ONSITE Universal City CA
Pay rate $28-30/hr W2

Overview
The Assistant Manager will be responsible for servicing Feature Film and promotional materials to a select group of Worldwide Electronic-Sell Through, Video-On-Demand and Premium Video-On-Demand clients who license product from the firm. This position will be responsible for setting up delivery in a timely fashion and in accordance with contractual terms.

Responsibilities:

•Support team responsible for delivery and tracking of audio, video, graphic, text and metadata components to partner streaming service in specifications per global territory.
•Research availability of assets for both current and library titles.
•Creation and submission of purchase orders to 3rd party vendors. Follow orders through delivery, billing/ invoicing and assist Accounting department with clarification and adjustments.
•Work with multiple internal groups and outside facilities to ensure all necessary materials are created and delivered per established workflows.
•Ongoing communication with other platform teams to ensure platforms are releasing consistent product or variances are approved.
•Collaborate and maintain various shared trackers with team and internal & external stake holders.
•Coordinate with Sales, Product Management groups and Artwork/Metadata, Mastering teams to deliver high volumes of digital content for launches and troubleshoot issues.
•Respond to client inquiries regarding content or deliveries.
•Assist in metadata and art delivery when needed.
•Utilize Client portals for the purpose of tracking materials and problem solving.
•React quickly to resolve short-term issues without losing track of longer-term tasks;prioritize requests, self-direct and maintain focus under strict deadline pressure and concurrent priorities.
•Perform other related duties as requested by management.

Basic Qualifications:
•Advanced proficiency in Excel, including Macros (VBA), databases, PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced formulas
•Minimum 1 year of experience required

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

Desired Characteristics:
•Positive work ethic with a high degree of integrity and professionalism
•Familiarity with digital content as distributed via New Media, such as online sales/rentals, game consoles, subscription services, etc.
•Prior experience in Film/TV Distribution or Operations
•Knowledge of videotape, digital encoding formats and electronic delivery methods
•Understanding of component-based workflows
•Project management skills –able to collect project requirements from stakeholders, author a plan of action with goals and timelines, delegate tasks efficiently with concise instructions, and follow through completion without missing deadlines.
•Must work effectively under own initiative and strict deadlines
•Critical thinker capable of processing and applying new complex information
•Superior ability to communicate clearly and professionally with both internal and external clients/customers
•Detail oriented problem solver capable of identifying the problem, thinking of and implementing a solution
•Ability to adapt quickly to new technologies, changing priorities, and processing systems
•Proven leader with the ability to motivate others and accomplish group goals