Company Description
Universal Pictures were the first of the modern Hollywood studios, and over their one hundred years, they have been responsible for some of the world's most memorable feature films. The home of ET, Jurassic Park, Despicable Me, Jason Bourne, Dracula, Bridget Jones, Mamma Mia!, The Mummy, Les Misérables, King Kong and the unstoppable Fast & Furious franchise, to name a few.
Universal Products and Experiences oversees consumer products and digital licensing for Universal Pictures, NBC Television, Focus Features, DreamWorks and Illumination Entertainment. Universal Products and Experiences is part of NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
As part of the Universal Products and Experiences team you will support the wider ANZ, SEA and India team on category tasks, across the following responsibilities:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee and manage administrative contract operations across the ANZ, SEA and India team; ensuring prompt contract entry, management and action of the workflow across internal and external stakeholders - additionally assisting with direct administration requirements where there is a need.
- Lead quarterly forecasting process, including data entry of licensee forecasts.
- Management of Cost of Sale reporting across ANZ, SEA and India to APAC finance team (twice quarterly process).
- Support the Southeast Asia and India Commercial Director, to drive commercial growth in the region with licensee category gaps, line plans, general business needs and new business opportunities.
- Support the Australian and New Zealand Lifestyle Director, to drive commercial growth in the region with licensee category gaps, line plans, general business needs and new business opportunities.
- Responsible for overseeing day-to-day management of Administration Coordinator role.
- Assist and organise with onboarding schedules and requirements for new staff members where required.
- Manage; organise and assist with wider team workshops; events and meetings.
- Ad hoc projects and tasks as required.
This is a 12 months maternity leave contract
Qualifications
- Knowledge of licensing industry would be advantageous, but not mandatory.
- Excellent administration skills coupled with the ability to balance and prioritize work coming in across the team.
- Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Proactive and solution focused with high attention to detail.
- Demonstrable ability to research and source ad hoc information independently.
- Strong PC skills with Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Keynote and Mac highly advantageous
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Enthusiastic, passionate and highly motivated (self-starter key!)
- Willing to learn and take on board direction.
- A team player!
- Confidence to contribute to discussions.
Additional Information
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 in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.