Title: Executive Assistant/Coordinator - President & Chief Content Officer

Report Type: Executive Administrative/Coordinator & Operations Support (Dual‑Desk)

Reports To: President, Chief Content Officer

Supports: President, Chief Content Officer and Executive Producer – Live division

Range: $67k-$72k Annually

Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Location: New York Office – On-Site/ In-Person

Who Are We?

Madison Wells is an award-winning independent entertainment company that champions badass women and people pushing boundaries.

Our work includes acclaimed film and television such as the Oscar-winning The Eyes of Tammy Faye; Netflix’s #1 global hit Nonnas; the Sundance Audience Award-winning Prime Minister (HBO/CNN); the Sundance Short Film Grand Jury Prize-winning The Baddest Speechwriter of All (Netflix); and National Geographic’s anthology series Genius. Our Broadway productions include Hadestown (Tony Award-winning Best Musical), Swept Away, Jaja’s African Hair Braiding (Tony Award-nominated for Best Play), and Company (Tony Award-winning Best Revival of a Musical), with additional projects presented Off-Broadway, on tour, and on the West End.

Madison Wells also partners with leading entertainment companies—including two-time Academy Award-winning Breakwater Studios and the global streaming platform MUBI—united by the belief that powerful stories can provoke, inspire, and move audiences around the world.

The Job

Madison Wells is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and service‑oriented Executive Assistant/Coordinator for a dual desk support to both the President and Chief Content Officer (PCCO), while also providing day‑to‑day administrative and operational support to the Executive Producer (EP) of the Madison Wells Live division.

The ideal candidate is detail‑driven, discreet, calm under pressure, and thrives supporting multiple senior executives simultaneously. This role balances (i) managing the executives’ day-to-day administrative needs and the logistics of the NYC office with (ii) covering film, television, and theatre projects for the company. It requires exceptional judgment, strong follow‑through, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise - hallmarks of top‑tier agency and entertainment executive assistants/coordinators.

This role requires a high level of accountability, responsiveness, and ownership. The Executive Assistant/Coordinator is expected to think one step ahead, anticipate needs, and operate as a trusted extension of the executives they support.

This position is ideal for an executive assistant/coordinator who takes genuine pride in operational excellence and supporting senior leadership at the highest level.

The Responsibilities

Executive Support

Manage complex, high‑volume calendars across two executive desks, balancing internal priorities with external partner and talent meetings.
Act as a strategic gatekeeper—screening, prioritizing, and coordinating incoming requests with sound judgment and discretion.
Own information flow across the PCCO and EP’s desks, ensuring priorities, materials, and communications are aligned, timely, and clearly surfaced.
Prepare meeting materials, agendas, call sheets, and follow‑ups to ensure executives are fully briefed and prepared.
Track action items, deadlines, and deliverables related to company strategy, content development, partnerships, and MW Live initiatives.
Book and manage complex domestic and international travel arrangements.
Prepare and submit expense reports and reimbursements accurately and on time.
Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems.
Handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and trust.

Chief Content Officer Support

Provide administrative and organizational support tied to the PCCO’s content strategy, creative pipeline, and cross‑division initiatives.
Assist with coordination across film, television, theatre, and live entertainment content teams.
Support content reviews (including by doing script coverage), internal creative meetings, and external partner communications.
Support the PCCO in managing cross‑platform content initiatives, including internal alignment, external partner coordination, and preparation for executive‑level presentations and reviews.
Help track content initiatives, presentations, and materials across platforms and partners.

Madison Wells Live & Executive Producer Support

Support EP with scheduling, correspondence, travel, expense reporting, and production‑related coordination.
Interface with producers, creatives, agents, attorneys, and theatre partners in a polished, professional manner.
Maintain production grids, contact databases, and project trackers across the Live slate.
Assist with research and preparation for live projects, industry events, and internal planning.

Office & Facilities Management (New York Office)

Oversee general office facilities coordination, including maintenance of office supplies, kitchen inventory, catering, deliveries, cleanings, and vendor relationships.
Coordinate visiting executives, guests, and partners to ensure a seamless in‑office experience.
Serve as a point of contact for building management and office‑related issues.
Maintain a well-run, professional office environment that reflects the standard of the company.

The Essentials

Minimum of 2+ years of experience supporting senior executives in entertainment, media, live events, or talent agency environments.
Bachelor’s Degree.
Exceptional organizational, time‑management, and prioritization skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with polished professional presence.
High level of discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with shifting priorities.
Ability to create, manage and maintain industry-relevant databases and research.
Ability to read and cover high volume of scripts.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, Zoom, Teams, and cloud‑based file systems.
Familiarity with theatre, film, television, or live entertainment workflows necessary.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Compensation:

This is a Full Time, Exempt position based in New York. The salary range for this role is $67k-$72k Annually and represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

Madison Wells Benefits:

Generous full coverage on healthcare, dental, and vision plans for employees
Voluntary Benefits including FSA and Dependent Care FSA, Disability Insurance and Voluntary Term Life
Family Planning Benefit Program
Well-being programs, and life advisor access
401(k) match plan
And many more company perks!

In addition, our full-time employees receive:

20 Company recognized paid holidays (including Summer Fridays and winter break)
Flexible PTO
Ongoing professional development and career support

Are You Interested?

If you are an experienced executive assistant who thrives supporting seasoned leadership in a fast-moving entertainment environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to careers@madisonwellsmedia.com.

Madison Wells Media is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected characteristics and categories.

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