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Executive Assistant

We’re looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑quality administrative and organisational support to the Managing Director and the Marketing & Distribution team at Paramount Pictures UK.

Is this the role for you? 

This is a varied and fast‑paced role where you’ll play a key part in keeping the business running smoothly, handling sensitive information with care, and supporting a wide range of day‑to‑day activities across the team.

 

What you’ll be doing:

 

  • Managing highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
  • Preparing for meetings, including documents, presentations, test calls and logistics
  • Supporting internal and external events such as screenings, premieres and team activities (some evening or weekend work may be required)
  • Managing inboxes and diaries, prioritising urgent matters and adapting quickly to changes
  • Coordinating meetings and conference calls, including frequent out‑of‑hours calls with international teams
  • Acting as a first point of contact for the Managing Director while maintaining an open and collaborative approach
  • Organising travel, accommodation and transportation, ensuring timely and accurate itineraries
  • Preparing monthly expense reports and supporting purchase orders and invoices
  • Providing project coordination and planning support across the team
  • Supporting sales data input and wider team administration
  • Assisting with acquisitions, script distribution and feedback coordination
  • Organising team and VIP screenings, including print delivery and feedback collation
  • Supporting production activity where required, including handling secure file transfers and attending set
  • Providing general Executive Assistant and personal support as needed.

 

What we’re looking for:

 

Essential experience

  • Previous experience supporting senior leaders in an Executive Assistant or similar role
  • Experience working collaboratively within a team environment
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word)
  • Ability to anticipate needs, communicate clearly and adapt calmly to change
  • Excellent attention to detail and a reliable approach to meeting deadlines
  • Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team
  • Professional judgement when working in high‑pressure environments.


Desirable experience

  • Exposure to theatrical distribution or the film industry
  • Script reading and providing structured feedback
  • Experience using financial systems such as SAP
  • Familiarity with secure file transfer platforms (e.g. FTP tools)
  • A genuine interest in film and content.


How you’ll work:

  • You take a proactive and organised approach to your work
  • You act with integrity and handle sensitive information responsibly
  • You understand priorities and respond with appropriate urgency
  • You’re motivated, reliable and committed to supporting others
  • You build positive working relationships at all levels.

Next Step:
Please CLICK HERE to see this role on our own website, and apply.