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- This position is full-time in office
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Contingency / Contract Position)
Sony PlayStation Studios is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative family in crafting our next high-profile AAA console title.
We are seeking an Administrative Assistant based on location in our LA studio, who will report directly to the Operations Director. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of project management, communication skills, and a passion for organizational excellence. Help us create our next AAA title that will stand apart from the rest!
We are a newly established AAA studio based in Los Angeles, driven by a team of seasoned industry leaders and experienced game developers. Our mission is to create the next groundbreaking AAA original IP while reimagining the development process with a lean and highly efficient approach. We're seeking talented individuals who share our vision and are eager to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities :
As Administrative Assistant in our studio you will support multiple areas of operations, including HR, Admin, IT, Finance and others. This is a broad role with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to our operations.
Key Responsibilities :
Travel coordination :Arrange travel for management and team and assure their needs are metProactively manage travel schedules to optimize costEquipment management :Order hardware and other equipment as neededProactively manage the reserve stock and deploy items to the teamFinance administration :Work with the Operations Director on keeping our financial forecast and tracking up to dateInput data and generate reportsPrepare expense reports for the studio management and team membersPeople Operations :Maintaining and coordinating onboarding process at the studio (make sure new hires have everything they need according to the process (HW, SW, desk, etc.)Direct new team members to appropriate SIE resources including benefit selection, direct deposit, I-9, etc.Coordinating onboarding process with all internal stakeholdersMaintain team calendar (absences, TO, SL)After hours / weekend food orderingMaintaining birthday calendar and organizing recognitionsSupport organizing monthly team gatheringsSupport organizing quarterly get togethersSupport organizing review processVisitor hosting :Manage pre-registration and invites with Security and FacilitiesMeeting room reservationManage food orders if necessaryIT Support and coordination :Maintain and manage hardware issue list1st line of defense for team regarding IT issues, like ordering new equipment, or replacing broken equipment from stockManage and maintain studio space in coordination with Facilities :Organize and maintain space, manage additions of necessary equipment (furniture, lights, heating, cooling)Manage studio storage spaceQualifications :
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Communications, or a related field1-2 years of experience in administrative roles or office coordination, preferably in a creative, tech, or entertainment-related industry (previous experience in a games studio is preferred)Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and familiarity with project management tools like Trello and JiraBasic understanding of office equipment and the ability to troubleshoot minor issues (printer, scanner, etc.)Experience maintaining highly accurate and organized records, both physical and digitalFamiliarity with video game development terminology, project management pipelines, and workflows (e.g., agile or scrum methodologies) is a plusSkills :
Strong verbal and written communication skills for liaising between studio members, departments and external partnersAbility to prioritize tasks and handle multiple responsibilities, ensuring deadlines are met under challenging circumstancesAbility to multi-task and juggle multiple tasks at once in a creative environment that can change rapidlyAttention to detail and pro-active approach in identifying issues and resolving them effectively and efficientlyTeam oriented and high collaborative in a fast-paced, dynamic work environmentSelf-starter and able to work with minimal supervisionDiscretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive informationA passion for games and understanding of the games culture is a plus when relating to the studio environmentEqual Opportunity Statement :
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
