Senior Assistant in the Digital Talent Department

– Posted May 27th 2022

The Soho Agency is looking for a full-time Senior Assistant to join the digital talent department. This is a newly created role working as part of a small, fun and energetic team within the agency. This is an ideal job for someone with a keen interest in content creators, social media and a passion for the entertainment industry. The role will be predominantly office-based in central London. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible after the closing date.

The Soho Agency is a leading literary, theatrical and talent agency based in Soho, London. We represent clients across a range of areas including award-winning on-screen and digital talent, internationally best-selling authors and illustrators, leading writers, directors and creatives for theatre, film and TV, high-profile speakers and major brands. We are a boutique agency (with 21 employees) with a rich history and a high-profile client list.

Experience & Skills required:
• The ideal candidate will be confident, creative and articulate
• You will have a good understanding of social media platforms (YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and TikTok)
• You will need to be able to demonstrate your passion for digital creators, as well as your knowledge and enthusiasm for the arts and culture, and the digital world, more generally
• You will be a confident communicator with a good sense of fun who enjoys a fast-paced working environment
• Attention to detail, an ability to manage several tasks at once and good problem-solving skills will be important, as will being able to work well under pressure and think on your feet
• Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Proven work ethic
• Previous agency or industry experience
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality is key

Job Specification:
• Creating and updating media packs and sending out pitch materials
• Responding to new opportunities and campaigns
• Liaising with brands to run successful campaigns for talent
• Responding to queries for and on behalf of clients, and assisting clients, as required.
• You may be asked to work with some broadcast talent.
• Maintaining and updating internal databases and systems (training will be provided)
• Handling and chasing contracts, working with our accounts dept ensuring payments are made promptly.
• Generating invoices and chasing payments due
• Maintaining and updating internal databases and systems
• Ad-hoc tasks for the TV / Digital department
• Any other day-to-day tasks that may arise from running of a small independent busy agency

This role is the ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to progress their career in talent management. Experience working in a similar field is required for this role.
Please apply with your CV and a covering letter (which includes your notice period, if relevant). Applications to be marked for the attention of the Digital Department in the subject line and sent to admin@thesohoagency.co.uk by 10th June 2022.

The starting salary will be commensurate with experience.

The Soho Agency employs people on the basis of their abilities. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industry.

admin@thesohoagency.co.uk

Agents’ Assistant

– Posted May 25th 2022

Sayle Screen are looking for an assistant to join our small but busy team, assisting the agents and overseeing the day-to-day running of the office. Responsibilities will include diary management, screening phone-calls, script reading and general office admin.

The right candidate will be organised, efficient, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate will also be expected to develop a good knowledge of the clients’ work and should demonstrate a keen ongoing interest in the industry.

For a more detailed job spec or to apply please email a cover letter and CV to lucy@saylescreen.com

lucy@saylescreen.com

Actors Runner

– Posted May 25th 2022

We’re very excited to be growing as a result of a number of well-deserved promotions internally! Because of this, we are now looking to hire a number of Runners within our Actors Department.

Our Runners work across all offices within our Actors Department, providing additional support and holiday cover within Agent’s offices when necessary. The role requires someone who can multi-task in all areas of talent management – dealing with a wide range of clients and directly with casting directors, producers and the media.

The role requires someone who is hugely adaptable and has great attention to detail, and would suit an individual keen to take the next step in their career, working with a number of highly successful offices.

We’re looking for a candidate with exceptional organisation, written and verbal skills who has a good knowledge of film, television and books. A can-do attitude is important, as is proficiency in the use of MS Office. It would be helpful if the successful candidate has at least one year’s experience either having worked in an agency or casting and be happy to turn their hand to anything.

Due to the requirements of the position, we are only able to consider applicants with the experience outlined.

Closing date: Friday 3rd June 2022, 5pm

We are committed to diverse, inclusive recruitment, regardless of disability, race, age, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis.

https://unitedagents.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=40&source=aWQ9MTU%3D

Senior Agents’ Assistant

– Posted May 17th 2022

COMPANY INFORMATION

The Agency represents writers, directors & creatives working across film, television and theatre; from those at the peak of their careers to those at the very beginning. We are London-based but operate internationally. Our range of clients is reflected in the company too: the agents here are as varied in their taste as they are in age and experience. An agent’s role involves wearing many hats and we are looking for a candidate that understands the complexity of this and is passionate about giving our clients the very best service.

The Agency works with other successful book agencies, representing their clients’ media rights and in addition, The Agency has a bespoke children’s literary department. What binds the team at The Agency is their enthusiasm for their clients, great drama and the deal-making that facilitates it.

THE ROLE

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required by the agents and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the nature of the post as agreed with the Company. Due to the nature of this role, you may be asked to work additional hours from time to time including attending evening engagements.

The role will be assisting two agents, including a managing Partner, who each represent a list of established and emerging writers, directors and rights holders working across theatre, film, and television.

As assistant you will be responsible for managing the agents’ diaries, liaising with producers and clients on their behalf, and tracking contractual negotiations, managing client payments and generally ensuring a smooth-running and efficient office.

MAIN DUTIES:

• General PA duties: booking meetings and calls, answering phone calls, emails and arranging travel and accommodation.
• Assisting with general administration including managing, filing and being across agents’ emails.
• Taking and typing dictated emails and letters.
• Liaising with clients, setting up client meetings and calls, and sending client writing samples/CVs.
• Updating The Agency’s website, individual client biographies for our website and providing and proactively managing content for The Agency’s twitter and Instagram feeds.
• Helping with reviewing changes in drafts of contracts using Word comparison and tracked changes tools.
• Dealing with the administration of client contracts: issuing, sending out for signature, tracking, logging, scanning, and archiving contracts when fully executed.
• Keeping all Agency accounting systems up to date; includes entering client deals into our accounts systems, raising invoices for payments and chasing all client payments on the Agency system.
• Collating and communicating relevant industry and client news, e.g. up and coming production news and reviews of client shows.
• Keeping a record of clients’ professional commitments.
• Reading scripts, seeing shows and reporting back on them.
• Training for the negotiation and administration of simple agreements for the agents’ clients to include theatre licences and foreign licences, eventually to be undertaken independently. Liaising closely with a senior agent to assist in the handling of more complex agreements.

THE CANDIDATE

This is not an entry level role and proven office-based experience in a similar role is required. The ideal candidate will have previously worked as an assistant or equivalent, working for multiple line-managers. An interest in the industry is essential.

We welcome applications from candidates who demonstrate the following:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a professional context, and to build crucial connections with clients, colleagues, your line manager, and external contacts.
• An ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Excellent forward-thinking organisational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail, while working in a fast-paced environment and balancing multiple priorities.
• Computer literacy, with accurate and fast typing speed.
• Demonstrable passion for theatre, film, television and literature
• A desire/ability to evaluate scripts, novels and productions and to articulate your opinion

We are committed to diverse, inclusive recruitment, regardless of disability, race, age, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis.

Please let us know if you would like further information, support with access requirements or an informal chat to find out more about the role on 0207 467 0111.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit the following information:
• Your CV as a PDF or Word Document
• A brief covering letter or email which details why you are suited to this role, why you would be excited to work for The Agency in this position and highlighting any key experience.

Please submit applications by email with ‘Assistant Vacancy’ in the email subject line to ldrake@theagency.co.uk

THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 27TH MAY 2022

Successful first-round candidates will be asked to complete a brief written task, undertaken remotely. Successful second round candidates will be invited to interview. These will take place at our offices in Holland Park.

ldrake@theagency.co.uk

Agent’s Assistant

– Posted May 16th 2022

Russell Smith Associates Ltd is a London based talent agency representing artists in theatre, film, television and commercials. We are looking for an entry-level assistant to join the team as soon as possible.

Duties of this administrative position include (but not limited to) liaising with clients and casting directors, answering and fielding phone calls, managing castings, scheduling meetings, editing and submitting self-tapes, attending shows and showcases, updating client CVs, invoicing, scouting for talent, handling representation requests and assisting with social media updates.

Requirements:
– Excellent phone manner
– Proficient with emails
– Computer skills (Mac)
– Strong administration skills on Word and Excel
– Self-motivated, driven, creative, adaptive to change and a flexible approach to working
– Care for clients/personable manner
– Impeccable spelling and grammar
– The ability to work with accuracy, care and discretion
– Maintain client confidentiality at all times
– Work without prejudice or discrimination
– Excellent time management skills
– Passionate about theatre, film and television
– Skills for editing tapes
– Dog friendly (we have a Mini Goldendoodle who likes to think she runs the office)

Useful Skills:
– Experience of working with Tagmin, Spotlight, Google Drive, Google Mail, Apple products, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok
– Previous Assistant experience
– A background of training and working in the industry – perhaps having previously worked as a performer.

For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to progress within the Agency.

The duties and responsibilities of this job description are not exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to perform additional duties and responsibilities over and above those defined to meet the needs of the business.

To Apply:
– Please email your CV and covering letter, plus any references (if you have any) to russell@russellsmithassociates.co.uk
– We are committed to a diverse and inclusive application process. This position is open to all candidates regardless of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexuality, disability, religion or any other basis protected by law.

Salary: Disclosed upon request.
Location: This is an office-based position in Tottenham Court Road with potential to work from home when required.
Hours: 10:00 to 18:00 Monday – Friday.
You will be required to reasonably adapt to the requirements of the position. Flexibility is a must to meet deadlines.
Start date: June 2022.

Deadline for application: Sunday 29th May 2022

russell@russellsmithassociates.co.uk