Assistant to Talent Agent (Actors)

– Posted January 25th 2022

Curtis Brown is one of the world’s leading literary and talent agencies, representing actors, presenters, authors, playwrights, film and television writers and directors and theatre directors.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant to support an Agent in our Talent department.

This role centres around delivering excellent client care and systems administration to maximise success for the Agent’s clients, provide best possible service to production and publicity partners, support the development of the Agent’s Office, and build loyalty to Curtis Brown.

We are looking for an assistant with excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, and a passion and enthusiasm for film, theatre and television. This role is the ideal opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of working for a busy office and the skill set to adapt, learn and assist efficiently. Some experience working within the creative industry, e.g. in a talent agency or casting agency, would be beneficial but is not a necessity as we will provide all the relevant training and support.

Why choose us?
We are a passionate group of people who love what we do and love working with each other.
We offer an extensive list of benefits designed to meet your needs for today and in the future, including: free yoga and personal training classes, many health and wellbeing tools and resources, eyecare vouchers, a bike to work scheme, season ticket loans, private healthcare (after 2 years’ service), a retail discounts portal, various employee groups to get involved in, and much more!

We aim to build a creative environment that celebrates the differences of our clients and colleagues, offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. In our role as conduits and champions of cultural expression we are conscious of our responsibility to reflect the world around us. This means making a considered effort to create an inclusive culture in the workplace and promote opportunities for the broadest possible range of talent. We welcome all applications from people with interesting ideas, skills and experience.

We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and attractive benefits package.

Start: Mid to late February 2022

You can find more information about this role including details of how to apply on our website jobs page: www.curtisbrown.co.uk/page/jobs

Closing date: 9am Monday 31st January.

jobs@curtisbrown.co.uk

AGENT’S ASSISTANT

– Posted January 21st 2022

CAM are looking for an incredibly organised and efficient AGENT’S ASSISTANT, who has a passion for the industry and is an admin genius!

The candidate should have:
-Excellent communication: interpersonal, verbal & written
-Confidence in delivering excellent client care
-Enthusiastic & approachable demeanour
-Exceptional time-management skills: ability to multitask & prioritise key tasks
-Knowledge of Tagmin
-A confidence & ability to liaise with people at all levels

Responsibilities:
-Working closely with one agent, providing high quality support for them and their client list
-Taking on a variety of general admin tasks including data-handling, processing casting tapes/meetings, liaising with casting directors, recording information on our company database, invoicing, reading scripts, arranging travel, liaising with production & publicity companies, handling contracts, diary management, attending the theatre.

Previous agency experience is essential, with a knowledge of Tagmin.

Salary information on request.

Immediate start.

ld@cam.co.uk

2 x Assistants to Talent Agent (Actors)

– Posted January 21st 2022

Markham, Froggatt & Irwin is a London based talent agency, representing actors for Film, Television, Theatre and their commercial endeavours, both in the UK and abroad. We are a close-knit and collaborative team of 11 people, and a part of The Curtis Brown Group.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Agent’s Assistants to support one of our Senior Talent Agents at Markham, Froggatt & Irwin.

We are looking for one experienced Assistant, with a minimum of 2-3 years’ experience working within a Talent or Casting Agency.
We are also looking for a second Assistant who will have had some previous experience working in a related role within the creative industries.

Both roles centre around delivering excellent client care and systems administration to maximise success for clients, provide best possible service to production and publicity partners, support the development of the Agent’s Office, and build loyalty to our brand. The roles involve handling the administration of a busy office and providing first class assistance to the Agent.

The two Assistants will work closely alongside each other, as well as contributing to the rest of the close-knit team.

Whilst we are looking for varying levels of experience for these roles, it is essential for both candidates to have excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, and a passion and enthusiasm for film, theatre and television. These roles present the ideal opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of working for a busy office and the skill set to adapt, learn and assist efficiently and enthusiastically.

Why choose us?
We are a passionate group of people who love what we do and love working with each other.
We offer an extensive list of benefits designed to meet your needs for today and in the future, including: free yoga and personal training classes, many health and wellbeing tools and resources, eyecare vouchers, a bike to work scheme, season ticket loans, private healthcare (after 2 years’ service), a retail discounts portal, various employee groups to get involved in, and much more!

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

We offer an attractive benefits package and competitive salary which will be commensurate with experience.

Start date: As soon as possible

You can find more information about this role including details of how to apply here: https://www.markhamfroggattandirwin.com/faqs/

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 31st January 2022.

jobs@markhamfroggattirwin.com

Literary Agents’ Assistant

– Posted January 20th 2022

Vacancy for a full-time literary agents’ assistant at boutique TV/film agents Nick Turner Management which represents a range of award-winning TV & film writers, producers and directors. The candidate should ideally have a minimum of a year’s relevant experience, ideally in a screenwriters or literary agency. Proficient use of Microsoft Office and a forensic attention to detail is a must. As is an interest in film and TV. The role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience as part of a small team, with training to be provided. The chosen candidate will assist agent/MD Nick Turner and Agent Phil Adie. Fixed 12 month contract, with possibility to extend.

Duties include:
• PA duties: managing the agents’ and clients’ diaries, booking meetings and lunch appointments, and general support to the agents and clients.
• Dealing with general enquiries
• Updating the agency website with the agents’ clients’ news on the home page, client
page, and the individual client CVs, as well as maintaining the agency’s social media pages.
• Assisting with development of client work/projects and submitting client work to producers,
chasing responses and updating submission trackers.
• Dealing with client contracts administratively; issuing, sending out for signature, tracking,
and logging on the agency systems when fully executed.
• General office administration; filing, maintenance of office supplies and equipment,
answering phone calls.
• Reading script submissions from potential writer clients and writing readers reports.
Watching showreels from potential director clients and feeding back to the agents.

Skills:
• Ideally a minimum of one year’s experience in a screenwriters or literary agency or similar.
• Thorough knowledge of all Microsoft Office Packages; Word, Excel and Outlook
• Familiarity with web content management systems and social media platforms
• Strong attention to detail essential
• The ability to multitask and good organisational skills are essential
• Dynamic positive approach essential
• Must be able to work well under pressure and to deadlines
• Good time keeping
• Good communication skills and confident telephone manner
• Some script-reading experience or a script-writing qualification is ideal

Candidate should be able to work remotely from home, with flexibility to travel to the agency HQ in central London on an adhoc basis for meetings etc. Salary circa £20k pa.
Please send your CV and covering email highlighting relevant areas of experience to
Phil@nickturnermanagement.com
Deadline for applications is 18th February 2022.

phil@nickturnermanagement.com

Agent Assistant

– Posted January 17th 2022

Established for over 25 years, we continue to secure high-profile work in TV, Film and Theatre for children and young adults. D&B Management are looking for a bright, personable and passionate Agent Assistant to join our small, friendly team based in Bromley.

Experience working in a Talent Agency or similar (including Casting) is preferable for this position, but not essential. This role is for someone with excellent verbal and written skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a busy administrative role, so strong organisation skills are crucial, plus the ability to efficiently work under pressure. This role is full-time, working from the office.

Key responsibilities:
-Answering and fielding phone calls
-Being the first point of contact for Producers and Casting Directors
-Handling queries for and on behalf of clients
-Administrative support to the Agency team
-Inbox management
-Diary management
-Preparing and submitting invoices
-Submitting clients for opportunities via Spotlight, and sending chase emails
-Using Tagmin
-Organising and sending meeting requests

Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Friday 5th February 2022

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.

To apply, please email your CV and Covering Letter to bonnie@dandbmanagement.com

bonnie@dandbmanagement.com

Junior Agent Assistant

– Posted January 13th 2022

JUNIOR ASSISTANT

This role would suit a graduate with a passion and qualification in TV/Theatre/Film/Books etc. and who is looking to enter the industry.

This is an entry level role for a junior resource to be developed into a Talent Assistant role within the TAP Talent team working under two Agents.

– Handle incoming enquiries and re-direct calls to the appropriate person within the team
– Manage fan mail and distributing on to clients
– Manage outgoing post and make use of the franking machine
– Arrange Courier if required
– Assist in receiving and signing for deliveries to the office
– Assist in managing all the subscriptions / email and password updates and access for users within the team
– Diary management
– Updates and suggestions on Spotlight breakdowns
– Good telephone manner for all client liaisons
– Assist in booking restaurants etc. for client/producer lunches and receiving confirmations
– Capture data into Tagmin where required, logging information for clients’ meetings/ self-tapes, updating existing information on clients and industry contacts, creating new entries as needed
– Editing video materials – whether this be self-tapes (auditions), showreels or bespoke reels
– Assist in reading scripts and writing script breakdowns including a synopsis, character descriptions and thoughts
– Generate team Twitter account information (includes researching announcements on Deadline, finding out which clients are involved and putting together Tweets on behalf of the Agents / Associates

Personal Traits
– Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times
– Ability to maintain a high level of discretion & confidentiality at all times
– Sign and adhere to an NDA due to the nature of our business
– Ability to multi-task and ensure feedback and updates are provided to all relevant people
– Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Qualification
This role would suit a graduate with a passion and qualification in TV/Theatre/Film/Books etc. and who is looking to enter the industry.

cathie@theartistspartnership.co.uk