Development Co-ordinator

Passion is an award-winning independent production company with a 35-year heritage in making animated shorts, commercials, documentary series and features. Founded in London, Passion is a truly international company with studios in Paris, Barcelona and producers in the USA. With world renowned animation talent, an Oscar Winning Feature Documentary team, experiential expertise and a design driven sister-studio, Passion is uniquely positioned to create ground-breaking work for any medium.

–      Schedule all meetings both in-person and virtually across multiple time zones

–      Ensure EP and other members of the development team have all relevant information & material in preparation of meetings.

–      Draft agendas for meetings where necessary

–      Book + prepare meeting rooms and liaise with Reception for external visitors

–      Review, track and filter all new enquiries + set up initial calls where necessary

–      Track and maintain the status of all projects in development from early-stage enquiries to commissioned work

–      Maintain and update the file saving systems with all latest material

–      Take meeting notes and email out action steps to relevant people

–      Support Director care + maintaining communication with key creatives

–      Draft process NDAs and MNDAs

–      Track & report on project developments by liaising with key members of the business affairs and development teams

–      Research and track artists, writers and directors

–      Look at trades (Deadline, Cartoon Brew, Variety etc.) for industry news and major industry updates.

–      Research and track books in line with the development team’s intended slate

–      Use the internal accounting software to ensure project pages and cost reports are up to date

–      Process + approve invoices once approved with your EP

Candidate requirements:

–        Demonstrates excellent attention to detail

–        Self-motivated, proactive and collaborative

–        Organised

–        Diplomatic

–        Experience in Animation required

–        A love and understanding of the creative process