Assistant

– Posted June 21st 2019

Assistant required in the film/tv/theatre dept at Sheil Land.

A bright and efficient assistant is required to work alongside Lucy Fawcett at Sheil Land literary agency. The candidate should be self-motivated, content to work as part of a team of two and genuinely interested in the film, tv, theatre and publishing industries for both adult and child audiences. Responsibilities include telephone reception, arranging meetings for Lucy and her clients, monitoring contracts, raising invoices and chasing payments, managing the unsolicited script pile and any other query as directed. The role suits a recent graduate looking for their first or second job in the industry. Hours Mon – Fri, 9.30 – 5.30 in our Bloomsbury office. BAME and other underrepresented candidates welcomed. Ideal start date Weds 24th July.

lfawcett@sheilland.co.uk

Agent’s Assistant

– Posted June 21st 2019

Tildsley France Associates are looking for a part-time Agent’s Assistant.

Applicants must have excellent organisational skills, a good telephone manner, and have the ability to multi-task. Previous experience in an agency or casting office would be preferable.

Please send a CV and covering letter to:

alex@tildsleyfrance.co.uk

Full-Time Agent’s Assistant – June 2019

– Posted June 21st 2019

We are actively looking for an agent’s assistant to join the team.

You should have a minimum 12-24 months’ experience working in an agent’s office. Specifically you should be able to work well as part of a team and be confident using your own initiative in a pressured environment. We are a busy office and it is imperative that you are able to remain focussed with an impeccable eye for detail.

You will share responsibility for the day-to-day running of the office, support the other agents and liaise with clients, directors, producers and casting directors. You will be expected to develop a thorough knowledge of the clients’ work and should already have a keen interest in the industry.

Experience using Macs and Tagmin is a bonus, as is a wicked sense of humour. This position has huge scope for growth for the right person, so please pay particular attention to the experience required. Interviews will begin in the next few weeks for an immediate start.

If this is you, please email david@sainou.com

david@sainou.com

Intern

– Posted June 19th 2019

We’re currently looking for an intern to join us here at United Agents on a paid 6 month contract. The successful candidate will primarily assist Reception and be on hand for general office admin, however as their confidence and ability grows there is potential to take on more responsibility.

This position has been created to allow candidates with no experience in talent management the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in order to forge their on-going careers. Consequently we’re actively seeking, bright, capable candidates in need of a stepping stone, with no experience or internships under their belts.

The successful candidate will have a passion for film, television, theatre or books, be IT savvy, able to follow instruction, have an eye for detail, a can-do attitude and willing to try their hand at anything.

Please send a covering email and your CV to jobs@unitedagents.co.uk with INTERN in the header.

The position will have a start date of 29th July, therefore please ensure you are available from this date before applying.

jobs@unitedagents.co.uk

Agent’s Assistant

– Posted June 18th 2019

Part-time agent’s assistant required within the offices of boutique TV/film agents Nick Turner Management representing 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 an 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/the MD Nick Turner for 2 days a week.

Duties include:
• Executive PA duties: managing the agent’s diary, booking meetings and lunch appointments, and general support to the agent/MD.
• Dealing with general enquiries e.g. rights queries, questions from producers looking for writers or directors, finding out from producers whether they’re looking for writers on a particular show etc.
• Updating the agencies’ websites with the agents’ clients’ news on the home page, client page, and the individual client CVs, as well as maintaining the agencies’ Twitter 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.

Skills:
• Ideally a minimum of one year’s experience in a screenwriters or literary agency
• 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
• Based in Covent Garden office

Please send your CV and covering email highlighting relevant areas of experience to phil@nickturnermanagement.com

phil@nickturnermanagement.com

ASSISTANT CREATIVE AGENT

– Posted June 17th 2019

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Assistant to join the Creatives’ department of our agency.

With the success of the Performers’ side of the Agency firmly established, we are now looking for someone to work with us to help build the Creatives’ client roster and contacts. We already have a number of highly regarded Directors, Writers and other Creatives and we would like to build this into a part of the business that exists on equal terms with the Production and Performers’ Agency side of what we do.

The Production Exchange Management works across the whole range of arts and entertainment media and forms an integral part of The Production Exchange – a registered charity set up to support, mentor and offer opportunity to early career professionals in theatre and dance.

This aspiration permeates the whole of the organisation and thus we believe this post to be entirely suitable for someone who wishes to become, in due course, a fully fledged agent in their own right.

For a full job description please visit our website and download the details of how to apply at https://bit.ly/2HsY5ip

In short we need someone has a huge enthusiasm for plays, TV and film and the people who create them.

We look forward to hearing from you

office@theproductionexchange.com

Assistant – Film/TV

– Posted June 13th 2019

The Company
Casarotto Ramsay & Associates was founded in 1989 and represents many of the world’s best known writers, directors, literary properties, and below the line talent in film, theatre and television. We are a fiercely independent boutique agency, and are proud of our personal touch. Our clients range from newer talents to very well established names, which means that we work across the complete spectrum. We are based in London but operate internationally.

Main Duties
• Running a smooth office for the Agent, calls, diary management, managing heavy mail boxes
• Organising travel/accommodation/meeting itineraries for festivals or set visits
• Proactively preparing information in advance of meetings, being one step ahead.
• Some script reading and writing.
• Tweeting, updating the website, sourcing TX cards and production stills as needed.
• Keeping a comprehensive and regularly updated list of all clients and the status of their respective projects.
• Checking film/TV rights and similar for clients.
• Corresponding with clients and helping them with queries.
• Preparing contracts for client signature, and ensuring that we receive fully-executed copies.
• Managing strong relationships with Finance and Business Affairs teams.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS
• A minimum of one years’ experience in the film and TV industry, two years is preferable
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• Excellent organisational and forward-planning skills
• Dynamic positive approach and receptiveness
• Excellent communication skills and confident telephone manner
• Some contractual experience desirable though training will be provided
• A real passion for TV and Film

If you are interested please respond with a covering letter and CV to Susan Kennedy at skennedy@casarotto.co.uk
We are an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

skennedy@casarotto.co.uk

Assistant to Head of Comedy

– Posted June 13th 2019

The Company
Casarotto Ramsay & Associates was founded in 1989 and represents many of the world’s best known writers, directors, literary properties, and below the line talent in film, theatre and television. We are a fiercely independent boutique agency, and are proud of our personal touch. Our clients range from newer talents to very well established names, which means that we work across the complete spectrum. We are based in London but operate internationally.

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a diverse and interesting list of writing and directing talent in the comedy sphere. As the main point of contact for the Head of Comedy’s office, working within a tight-knit team, you will be responsible for overseeing the smooth and effective functioning of the busy office.

Main Duties:
• Managing the office of the Head of Comedy, liaising with a number of producers and clients, taking detailed messages, managing diary and travel arrangements, and setting all meetings (which includes a high volume of client meetings)
• Understanding our clients’ body of work and taste, putting them forward for relevant projects.
• Reading client scripts promptly and providing detailed feedback.
• Filtering all comedy representation enquiries based on quality.
• Managing tracking of scripts, which projects are being considered by clients and by producers.
• Managing the status of contract negotiations.
• Ensuring all invoices are chased and paid and dealt with promptly for our clients.
• Responding to rights requests or enquiries to see if rights for certain properties are available for our clients.
• Updating client pages on the website and ensuring that biographies, CV’s and WGA accounts are up to date.
• Keeping an eye out for news articles that mention clients and ensure that the in-house PR team are tweeting regularly with comedy news.
• Attending a reasonable number of live comedy shows and plays to ensure we have our finger on the pulse regarding new talent
• Comparing draft agreements against previous drafts and/or other agreements.

Experience & Skills
• Experience of working at a literary agency is preferable.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working in a similar role within the industry.
• A passion for television comedy (as well and film and live comedy), and a knowledge of comedy writing, directing and performing talent is essential.
• A basic understanding of how writing and directing deals work and an interest in expanding that knowledge.
• Highly organised with a high attention to detail, unflappable and discrete.
• An avid reader.
• You should be able to gauge whether a script has potential or not.

If you are interested please respond with a covering letter and CV to Susan Kennedy at skennedy@casarotto.co.uk
We are an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law

skennedy@casarotto.co.uk

Agents Assistant – Commercials Department

– Posted June 12th 2019

Agents Assistant

ITG Commercials Department are looking for an Agents Assistant to support their department, starting ASAP.

A keen interest in the advertising and entertainment industries are essential; as well as reliability, efficiency, people skills and a confident phone manner.

Day-to-day tasks will including invoicing, client scheduling, spotlight castings and general assistant duties on what the team of two might need.

A minimum of 2 years experience working within the talent management, branding or advertising industries.

Please email CV and cover letter to vacancies@independenttalent.com

vacancies@independenttalent.com

Temps

– Posted June 11th 2019

We’re currently looking for experienced Temps to work across the company, in particular our Actors Department.

The successful candidates will have :
• Experience of working in a talent agency (particularly working in an Actors department), casting or production.
• An excellent working knowledge of film, television and theatre.
• A knowledge of existing Casting Directors.
• Understand the nuances of working directly with Talent. Consequently, we’re actively looking at candidates who have experience of client facing work.
• Be computer literate and technically minded, together with a good knowledge of standard software packages.
• Be able to work quickly and accurately.
• Have a can-do attitude, enjoy being part of a team and able to think on their feet.
• An ability to multi-task and prioritise workload efficiently and effectively.

As many of our permanent members of staff originally started as Temps, we’re keen to develop on-going relationships and would be interested in hearing from those who perhaps are unable to Temp at present but may be interested in doing so in the future.

Please send a short covering email and CV, writing TEMPS in the subject header to jobs@unitedagents.co.uk

We do not accept application or enquiries by telephone or requests for feedback.

jobs@unitedagents.co.uk

Intern for leading talent agency – Daisy & Dukes

– Posted June 11th 2019

Founded in 2011, we are a small boutique agency based in Hertfordshire with clients predominately working in TV, Film, Theatre and Commercials.

Requirements:
We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly-organised individual who is looking to gain further experience within the industry to fill our 12 month internship. The ideal candidate will be motivated and have a passion for the entertainment industry, they must be adaptable and able to work well under pressure. They must also have an understanding of young actors as well as our growing younger adult list. We have a friendly Sharpei so they must like dogs! A Drivers Licence will also be needed.

The intern will need to have fantastic computer skills and be proficient using Apple Macs and Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word. Administration experience is preferable, as the intern will need to have great attention to detail so that client’s records, CV’s, headshots are all up to date using our bespoke system (training will be given).

This role requires someone who has fire in their belly and an enormous amount of energy as the job doesn’t always finish at 6.00pm, and there will be times you may have to stay late to meet a deadline, see clients or attend venues, workshops, drama schools and showcases.
Term: Minimum 12 months
Hours: 9.30am – 6pm

Role responsibilities:
• Recruitment and current client administration including IMDb pages.
• Responding to enquiries in a timely manner.
• Website and social media updates – knowledge of managing WordPress websites and social media sites would be highly desirable.
• Carry out availability checks for clients.
• Inform clients of casting details.
• Uploading/editing self-tapes.
• Making/taking calls to clients, productions and casting directors – an excellent telephone manner is necessary; assertive, polite, bubbly and friendly, and ability to take down telephone notes quickly and accurately.
• Arranging and managing headshot sessions and workshops for current clients.
• Processing child licence applications.
• General office and ad-hoc duties.

Benefits:
• Potential for further full/part/flexi time work at the end of the internship and the opportunity to rise within the business for the right person.
• Opportunity to see client performances.
• This is a paid position.

We are looking for someone to start ASAP. To apply, please send your CV and a Cover Letter to assistant@daisyanddukes.com

assistant@daisyanddukes.com

Agents Assistant – Maternity Cover

– Posted June 10th 2019

Independent Talent Group require an assistant to cover a period of maternity leave in our Actors Team based in our Fitzrovia Office.

The ideal candidate will possess a keen interest in the entertainment industry and enjoy socialising and meeting people.

Responsibilities include script reading, dealing with clients, producers and casting directors on a daily basis. Updating client CV’s on the company website, carrying out availability checks and carrying out the day to day administration to keep the office running smoothly.

You should be highly organised with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines, computer literate and an excellent communicator (written, over the phone and in-person).

Previous agency experience would be an advantage, although not essential.

The role will be for a minimum of 9 months, but there may be a possibility of it leading to a full time position.

Start: August 2019

vacancies@independenttalent.com

Assistant

– Posted June 7th 2019

Gordon and French are recruiting for an assistant. Previous experience in an agency would be preferable but the right attitude and work ethic is paramount. The job involves assisting the MD in many aspects such as-diary management, general administration throughout the company, invoicing/account management and juggling the logistics of Actors work. You should have a confident, clear phone manner, have impeccable attention for detail and above all be a self starter who can add to the team.

Knowledge of Agent file would be a plus.

mail@gordonandfrench.co.uk

Agent’s Assistant – Film & Television Department

– Posted June 7th 2019

We’re currently recruiting an Assistant to work within our Film & Television Department, reporting solely to an Agent specializing in writers, producers and directors. Responsibilities will include all aspects of assisting in talent management – direct interaction with clients, broadcasters and producers on a daily basis, diary management, responsibility for the invoicing and tracking of client payments, information scouting and updating relevant databases, reading incoming material – as well as generally maintaining the smooth running of the office.

The successful candidate will have previously worked in a Literary Agency and/or at a Film or TV production company and will therefore have script-reading experience as well as a desire to progress on the agency side. Deal and contract negotiation experience is desirable. They will have impeccable organisational skills, pin sharp attention to detail and exceptional written and verbal skills. They will be personable, polite and professional at all times and able to work well under their own initiative. A strong knowledge of and passion for television, film and theatre is crucial, as is a can-do attitude and proficiency in the use of MS Office, social media and the managing of basic website content.

Please send CV and covering email with FILM & TV in the subject header to jobs@unitedagents.co.uk

jobs@unitedagents.co.uk

Creatives’ Agents’ Assistant

– Posted June 5th 2019

Assistant agent wanted for Creatives’ department of busy theatrical agency. Duties include assisting with day to day running of the department, assisting management of directors, designers, choreographers and other behind-the-scenes creative clients; updating website and social media; designing and organising marketing mailouts, invoicing and account management. We need someone who’s great with people, fantastic on the phone, has excellent administration and organisation skills with an eye for detail as well as an ability to multi-task. An enthusiasm for theatre, opera, TV and film; a confident MS Windows user. We are ideally looking for someone with experience working in an agency or theatre environment.

Please send a CV and short letter to jobs@ahacreatives.co.uk

mark@ahatalent.co.uk

Senior Assistant

– Posted May 30th 2019

The Identity Agency Group (IAG) is one of the UK’s leading personal management agencies.

We are looking for a highly experienced full-time Assistant to grow within the company. The successful applicant’s primary duty will be assisting the Head of the company and the Head of Operations on key high profile projects. Tasks will also include answering calls, scheduling, data entry, liaising with clients, marketing, and general office duties. Researching will be a vital aspect of the role so candidates will need proven experience.
We are looking for someone who is extremely organised, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and able to work under pressure with high profile clients. You must be computer literate, confident on the phone and have a strong working knowledge of the industry.

Applicants must have had at least 2 years experience in the fields of talent management.  Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to miles@iagtalent.com

miles@iagtalent.com

Holiday Cover – Admin Assistant

– Posted May 30th 2019

Gemma Hirst Associates is a boutique film/TV agency representing a range of award-winning TV, film & theatre writers, as well as media rights to books. We are currently looking for an experienced temp to provide holiday cover, and occasional admin assistance on an ad hoc basis. In the first instance, we need availability for holiday cover on 24th – 28th June 2019.

The successful candidates will have:
• Minimum 1 year of film/tv/theatre industry experience in an administrative role – experience of working for a talent/literary agency would be advantageous.
• Thorough knowledge of all Microsoft Office Packages; Word, Excel and Outlook – advanced MS Excel knowledge is ESSENTIAL as our agency systems use Excel-based databases.
• Both Mac and PC literacy.
• Good communication skills and confident telephone manner.
• Strong attention to detail
• Fast learner
• The ability to multitask and good organisational skills

The successful candidate will be required to attend an afternoon of paid training prior to providing holiday cover. Please note that this role is very heavily administrative so ideally we need outstanding organisational skills and a proven track record of advanced administrative support in an office environment.

Please send your CV and covering email highlighting relevant areas of experience to katie@gemmahirst.co.uk

katie@gemmahirst.co.uk

Intern for West End Agency

– Posted May 29th 2019

The ideal candidate with have a love of the arts, have great administration skills, a keen eye for detail, ideally be mac proficient, have good communication skills and a sense of humour. This is a paid position for three months. We are looking for someone to start on or around 10 June.
Please send your CV and a covering letter to:

associates@bcltd.org

Agent’s Assistant

– Posted May 29th 2019

MF&I are looking for a highly experienced Agent’s Assistant to work directly for the Managing Director.

You must have previous experience working in a high-octane Agency, and be confident and discreet working with a high-profile client list.

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, written and verbal skills, keen attention to detail and a working knowledge of managing diaries and Agentfile. They will be involved in all aspects of talent management as well as coordinating Alex’s busy diary and helping in the smooth running of her office.

Please send all applications to tracey@markhamfroggattirwin.com including a CV and Cover Lettter.

tracey@markhamfroggattirwin.com