Coordinator, Acquisitions - Sony Pictures Classics

Logistical and creative support to the EVP, Acquisitions, Production & Business Affairs and the entire Acquisitions/Production department at Sony Pictures Classics. Assess dozens to hundreds of projects annually at various stages of development and production, providing direct support to the Acquisitions & Production Research Analyst and Manager, Acquisitions.

Reporting Relationship

This role reports to the EVP, Acquisitions, Production & Business Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Arranges meetings and calls for the EVP, Acquisitions, Production & Business Affairs and maintains a weekly schedule for the entire Acquisitions Department.
• Interfaces with Sony Pictures Travel Department to arrange domestic and international business travel for the EVP, including film festivals, markets, and events.
• Tracks expenses for the EVP, processes, and files electronic expense reports for business-related travel and local activities.
• Oversees and maintains scheduling for the EVP and other senior executives for meetings and screenings at festivals and markets.
• Arranges DCP screenings in the office and locally for the SPC Acquisitions team.
• Coordinates with SPC Marketing, Sales, and Operations departments for scheduling and inter-departmental logistics.
• Receives, logs, and organizes project submissions (scripts, works-in-progress, finished films) using Airtable; disseminates projects to executives and tracks company decisions.
• Maintains Google Docs for the EVP and Co-Presidents with updated scripts, films, and materials for departmental discussion.
• Researches background on submitted projects to assist in acquisitions consideration.
• Reads scripts, watches films, and provides verbal and written coverage to the Acquisitions Team for material evaluation.
• Collaborates with the Acquisitions & Production Research Analyst to track competitor theatrical releases and maintain VOD activity charts.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, dynamic team; multitask and remain calm under pressure.
• Takes direction well, executes quickly, and demonstrates initiative by anticipating needs and working proactively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective both in person and remotely.
• Genuine passion for American and international film, with intellectual curiosity about global cultures and film’s role in reflecting and shaping them.
• Confidence to articulate thoughtful opinions while remaining open to alternative perspectives and eager to learn business nuances.
• Strong computer skills across PC and Mac platforms, with solid understanding of social media and the digital landscape.
• Proficiency in additional languages is a plus.

Pay

The anticipated base salary for this position is $27.17/hour to $31.24/hour. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or comprehensive benefits.