Reception Manager
Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.
Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.
Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.
If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!
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Your New Role...
Are you a people person who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment? Join our team at Greek Street and become the welcoming face of our world-class post-production facilities. As the first point of contact for clients, guests and staff, you'll play a vital role in delivering an exceptional experience, supporting high-profile screenings and events, and helping keep our busy operation running smoothly.
Working closely with our Bookings and Producer teams, you'll coordinate reception services across multiple Soho locations, oversee daily front-of-house operations, and manage the flow of physical media with accuracy and professionalism. If you're organised, proactive, and love building great relationships, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in a dynamic and creative industry environment.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Having oversight and responsibility of both the Greek Street and Soho Square reception operations and directly managing the Soho Square Reception Coordinator.
- Having oversight and responsibility of the Runner team at both the Greek Street and Soho Square sites and directly managing the Lead Runner.
- Answering, screening and transferring all calls to the relevant person/department from a busy switchboard, whilst filtering sales calls.
- Access control management through the use of the CCure system as well as physical key management, including tracking the issuing and return of keys and cards and maintaining stock levels of passes, lanyards and card printing supplies.
- Meeting, greeting and directing clients, contractors and visitors correctly by following the security policies of the facility with a welcoming and professional manner.
- Managing all inbound and outbound deliveries via Reception and the loading bay. Maintaining accurate records and following the correct procedures relating to the security and notification of deliveries
- Booking passenger cars and couriers, maintaining accurate records of these bookings, and passing on accurate billing information.
- Ensuring that the correct and complete handover of information is always maintained between the various front desk personnel, including Security and Runners.
- Ordering and monitoring all of the facility’s stationery requirements. Carry out any additional purchasing activities as requested by facility management or other departments.
- Placing orders for bar stock and liaising with runners to ensure sufficient stock at all times
- Updating all reception lists, i.e. cutting room occupants and their correct extensions, current productions in the studios, staff phone numbers,
- Be part of the team of Fire Wardens to assist in ensuring the safety of all personnel on site.
- Assisting in the planning and execution of events including occasional evening attendance.
Qualifications & Experience...
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to create an immediate rapport with a range of contacts.
- Exceptional customer service.
- Computer literate. In particular, very good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
- Previous experience of managing a switchboard and security passes.
- Good general knowledge of production, post production or screening room facilities desirable.
- Experience of maintaining a security access system.
- Previous customer hosting and event management experience.
- Previous experience of responsibility for purchasing and stock management.
- Previous experience of managing or coordinating others is desirable.
About Skydance
Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.
Some Important Details
We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.
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