Executive Assistant, Film Business

A24 is hiring an Executive Assistant for their Film business in New York, supporting two senior executives inside one of the most closely watched independent film companies working today. This role sits at the center of A24’s film development and production pipeline, managing the operational infrastructure that keeps executives connected to filmmakers, financiers, and industry partners across active projects. It is well suited to someone with a background in executive support who understands how deals, relationships, and creative decisions move through a film studio environment.

About the Role

You will be embedded in A24’s film division, working directly alongside a collaborative team of executive support professionals to keep two senior leaders running efficiently across a slate that spans independent film development through awards-season releases. A typical day involves managing complex, shifting calendars, preparing briefing materials ahead of filmmaker meetings, and coordinating domestic and international travel across film markets and festivals. The role requires someone who can read a room, anticipate needs before they surface, and move between strategic coordination and granular logistics without missing a beat.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage high-volume calendar coordination for two film executives, balancing internal meetings, filmmaker sessions, and industry commitments across competing timelines.
• Serve as a primary point of contact between executives and filmmakers, producers, investors, and distribution partners throughout the film development and release cycle.
• Coordinate all aspects of domestic and international travel, including flights, accommodations, ground transportation, visas, and full itineraries for film markets and off-sites.
• Compile briefing materials, presentation decks, and background research to prepare executives for meetings, speaking engagements, and project reviews.
• Process contracts, expense reports, and sensitive documents using tools including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and expense platforms such as Ramp or Expensify.
• Track action items and deliverables across cross-functional teams, ensuring follow-through on commitments tied to active film projects and business priorities.

What You Bring

• 2 or more years supporting senior executives, preferably within film, television, or entertainment industry environments.
• Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and expense management tools including Ramp or Expensify.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion, including deal terms, creative materials, and executive communications.
• Strong written communication skills suited to drafting correspondence with filmmakers, agents, and industry professionals.
• Organizational fluency across competing priorities, with experience supporting executives whose schedules shift around production timelines and market calendars.

Why This Role

A24 has built a production and distribution model that consistently delivers critical recognition and cultural impact across independent film, and this Executive Assistant role puts you inside that operation at a senior level. The target salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000, with actual starting compensation depending on experience, skills, and specialization. For someone looking to build a long-term career in film business affairs or studio operations, the access and relationships this role provides are genuinely hard to replicate elsewhere.

Apply now for the Executive Assistant position at A24 and bring your organizational skills to one of the most respected names in independent film.