Runner – Actors Department

– Posted December 2nd 2022

Runner – Actors Department – 12 month fixed term contract

We’re currently looking to hire an additional Runner to join our successful and busy 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, 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 high profile 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 9th December 2022, 5pm

Please apply here:

https://unitedagents.bamboohr.com/careers/59?source=aWQ9MTU%3D

Assistant to Presenters Agent

– Posted December 1st 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 a Presenters’ Agent in our Talent Department.
This role centres around delivering exceptional client care and systems administration in order 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 Curtis Brown.

The Agent represents a diverse list of performers and presenters across all aspects of the industry from Documentaries, Art, Comedy and Entertainment.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, and a passion for and knowledge of the industry – particularly across television, radio and live events. 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 in an administrative role would be useful, and some experience working within the creative industry, e.g. in a talent agency or casting agency, event management company or advertising agency.

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.

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

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

Start date: December 2022/early January 2023

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

The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 5th December 2022.

jobs@curtisbrown.co.uk

Foreign Rights Assistant – Books Department

– Posted November 30th 2022

Foreign Rights Assistant – Books Department – 12 month maternity contract

United Agents LLP (UA) is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre and comedy.

We are looking for a full-time Assistant to support three Foreign Rights Agents in the Books department on a 12-month maternity contract. This is a very admin heavy role involving good organisational skills and attention to detail. A love of books and effective, warm communication skills are essential.

The successful candidate will provide general administrative support, including processing contracts, tax forms, raising invoices, chasing overdue payments and preparing rights guides and other sales material. This role is based in our London office but a hybrid working week is available for applicants needing flexible working.

Responsibilities:
– Deal follow through admin: Responsible for all deal follow through for two agents and some for third agent – which includes among other things drafting and processing contracts, liaison with authors re double-taxation forms, raising and chasing invoices, supplying material and/or information requested by publisher.
– Saving press and other sales material: Saving reviews and keeping press sheets up to date with new reviews, foreign sales and publication dates
– Rights guide: Responsible for putting together the adult rights guide twice a year for London and Frankfurt Book Fairs
Book fair admin – All admin associated with booking both London and Frankfurt Book Fairs, including arranging book fair schedules, Agents Centre applications forms, booking flights and accommodation where applicable and organising couriers.
– Agent trips: Responsible for scheduling meetings for any trips taken by any agent and any other admin associated with such trips.
– Permissions: Responsible for all foreign language permission requests.
– Accounts Department: Responsible for liaison with the accounts department, helping them process money, obtaining payment details, chasing overdue debts and any other help they might require.
– Primary agent support: Responsible for any primary agent support needed by one agent (this is minimal)
– General ad-hoc support to the Foreign Rights Agents

Qualities and Skills:
– Ability to work accurately at speed.
– Excellent communication skills.
– Strong attention to detail.
– Positive attitude combined with a willingness to learn and desire to get things done
– Prior experience in a literary agency/publishing industry would be beneficial but not essential
– A knowledge of and love for books is vital

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.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 9th December 2022

Apply via the link:
https://unitedagents.bamboohr.com/careers/58?source=aWQ9MTU%3D

jobs@unitedagents.co.uk

Agent’s Assistant – Below the Line (Film, TV, Theatre Department)

– Posted November 30th 2022

Agent’s Assistant – Film, Television and Theatre Department – Below The Line

United Agents LLP (UA) is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre and comedy.

We are looking for a full time Assistant to support an Agent within the Technicians Department who represents below-the-line talent in theatre, film and television. Clients represented in this office include: Production Designers, Directors of Photography, Editors, Costume Designers, Hair and Make Up Designers, Composers, Choreographers, Lighting Designers and Sound Designers. This is a lovely opportunity to grow and develop your skillset as an Assistant in a busy, fast-paced and fun office.

The successful candidate will have excellent organisational, written and verbal skills and will need to be a strong organiser – confident, calm and collected. You will also need to be a good communicator as our work is done on the phone, in writing, and in person. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate who already has experience either in a theatre, with a theatrical producer or working for a production company or literary agency.

Responsibilities:
– Invoicing, tracking and chasing payments.
– Processing electronic contracts and start forms
– Handling a high volume of emails and calls, both from clients and producers.
– Script reading on behalf of Agent/Clients.
– Researching projects coming up
– Logging and liaising on availability checks
– Ensuring client CVs are up to date and UA’s digital media is promoting client’s work often and accurately.
– Ensuring that the projects database is up to date and accurate
– Providing full administrative support to the Agent in terms of running their list and managing client relationships
– Diary management for the office, the agent and the clients 
– Attending opening nights and screenings where appropriate
– Booking international and domestic travel for the agent and sometimes for clients too.
   

Qualities and Skills:  
– Conscientious, discreet and trustworthy.
– Ability to work accurately at speed.
– Outstanding communication skills.
– Numerate and literate
– Technologically competent.
– Strong attention to detail.
– Positive attitude combined with a willingness to learn and desire to get things done
– A knowledge of and love for theatre, television, and film.

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.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 9th December 2022

Apply via the link below:
https://unitedagents.bamboohr.com/careers/57?source=aWQ9MTU%3D

jobs@unitedagents.co.uk

Corporate Bookings Assistant

– Posted November 28th 2022

Job Title: Corporate Bookings Assistant
Company: Avalon Management Group Ltd.
Location: London
Reports to: Head of Corporate Events
Reports in: N/A

Avalon is a multi-award-winning talent management, television production and live
promotion group with offices in London, Los Angeles, and New York.

Avalon, Artist Rights Group (ARG) and The Agency represent a prolific roster of
artists including comedians, actors, presenters, writers, and directors. Avalon’s
numerous ground-breaking returning television shows currently in production include:
Not Going Out (BBC), the UK’s longest running sitcom on air; Taskmaster (Channel
4), the BAFTA-winning hit entertainment format showing in 100 countries; multi
Emmy-winner, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO); The Russell Howard Hour
(Sky), the network’s most successful entertainment show launch since 2010;
Starstruck, a new sitcom from the 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Rose
Matafeo (HBO Max/BBC); Flatbush Misdemeanours (Showtime), a new comedy
series created by and starring Dan Perlman and Kevin Iso; Breeders, a sitcom
starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard (FX/Sky); a new series of the iconic
British satirical puppet show, Spitting Image (BritBox UK); and multiple comedy
specials for Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Netflix.

Other landmark Avalon shows include BAFTA winning and multi-Emmy nominated
Catastrophe (Amazon Prime Video/Channel 4), Fantasy Football League (BBC/ITV),
multi-BAFTA-winning TV Burp (ITV), and Workaholics (Comedy Central USA).
Avalon also distributes its catalogue of programmes to over 150 countries worldwide.
Avalon has produced many globally successful podcasts and is at the top of the UK
iTunes chart with the multi-award-winning Shagged. Married. Annoyed by Chris and
Rosie Ramsey.

As a leading promoter of live comedy, Avalon produced Newman and Baddiel: Live
at Wembley, the UK’s first arena comedy show; Jerry Springer: The Opera, the first
West End show to win all four UK ‘Best New Musical’ awards; and has continued to
produce and promote live shows globally, as well as promoting more winners and
nominees of the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award than any other company.

THE ROLE

The Corporate Bookings Assistant role based in the Corporate Department is an
integral part of the department. Working closely with bookers and high-profile clients
on both the Avalon and ARG roster, the role requires enthusiasm, strong attention to
detail and a commitment to the overall aims of the team.

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Events, the key duties of the Corporate Bookings
Assistant are:
– Processing all corporate bookings between clients and hirer from the point of
confirmation, ensuring all agreed arrangements have been satisfied.
– Invoicing hirers, ensuring prompt payment of invoices.
– Logging when payments and contracts arrive.
– Ensuring all necessary preparatory materials, including scripts, itineraries, and
briefing documents, are sourced and checked prior to event dates.
– Organising transport, accommodation, briefing calls and any other logistical
requirements.
– Collecting feedback on the artist’s performance.
– Updating department website when necessary to keep biographies, headshots,
and feedback up to date.
– Assisting with the output of the department’s social media channels.

THE CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have:
– Exceptional attention to detail and administrative skills.
– Excellent verbal and written communication, with the ability to build and
maintain relationships with both artists and bookers.
– Proven time-management skills; being able to multitask, prioritise jobs and
work calmly under pressure.
– Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word etc.)
– A genuine interest in live comedy and entertainment, plus a willingness to
attend events and gigs where appropriate and familiarise themselves with the
artists’ current material.
– Previous agency or industry experience; a benefit but not a necessity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are keen to encourage applications
from individuals from under-represented groups

Recruitment@avalonuk.com

Management Assistant

– Posted November 28th 2022

Job Title: Management Assistant
Company: Avalon Management
Location: London
Reports to: Manager (Richard Allen-Turner) and Lee Hammerman (Manager)

Avalon is a multi-award-winning talent management, television production and live promotion
group with offices in London, Los Angeles, and New York.
Avalon, Artist Rights Group (ARG) and The Agency represent a prolific roster of artists including
comedians, actors, presenters, writers, and directors. Avalon’s numerous ground-breaking
returning television shows currently in production include: Not Going Out (BBC), the UK’s
longest running sitcom on air; Taskmaster (Channel 4), the BAFTA-winning hit entertainment
format showing in 100 countries; multi Emmy-winner, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
(HBO); The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), the network’s most successful entertainment show
launch since 2010; Starstruck, a new sitcom from the 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner
Rose Matafeo (HBO Max/BBC); Flatbush Misdemeanours (Showtime), a new comedy series
created by and starring Dan Perlman and Kevin Iso; Breeders, a sitcom starring Martin Freeman
and Daisy Haggard (FX/Sky); a new series of the iconic British satirical puppet show, Spitting
Image (BritBox UK); and multiple comedy specials for Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and
Netflix.
Other landmark Avalon shows include BAFTA winning and multi-Emmy nominated Catastrophe
(Amazon Prime Video/Channel 4), Fantasy Football League (BBC/ITV), multi-BAFTA-winning
TV Burp (ITV), and Workaholics (Comedy Central USA). Avalon also distributes its catalogue
of programmes to over 150 countries worldwide. Avalon has produced many globally successful
podcasts and is at the top of the UK iTunes chart with the multi-award-winning Shagged.
Married. Annoyed by Chris and Rosie Ramsey.
As a leading promoter of live comedy, Avalon produced Newman and Baddiel: Live at Wembley,
the UK’s first arena comedy show; Jerry Springer: The Opera, the first West End show to win
all four UK ‘Best New Musical’ awards; and has continued to produce and promote live shows
globally, as well as promoting more winners and nominees of the prestigious Edinburgh
Comedy Award than any other company.

THE ROLE
Oversee smooth running of both Manager’s office and schedule/diary management, handling
clients’ projects and inbound enquiries, and central management systems and processes:

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
– First point of call for all general clients’ enquiries for both Richard Allen-Turner and
Lee Hammerman clients
– Management of all work enquiries for clients, ascertaining all relevant information such
as fees, dates etc
– Keeping on top of requests, offers, contracts and industry news and communicating
internally
– Maintaining good relationships with clients, ensuring all their diaries are up to date and
that Manager is informed of any queries and new ideas
– Fielding of all internal enquiries from the live, marketing, press department and Avalon
Television production
– Liaising with Clients and producers submitting materials and setting up calls and
meetings.
– Seeing clients’ projects through from contracting stage through to invoicing, money
collection and final payment to clients, including administrating contracts and invoices
for clients and negotiating basic terms.
– Making all necessary arrangements for clients to carry out work obligations including
liaising with production teams to organise travel & itineraries
– Accompanying clients when necessary to live shows, public appearances and
recordings
– Writing and updating clients’ biographies
– Identifying relevant opportunities for clients and pitching them for work where
appropriate
– Manage weekly catch ups with Manager and keep on top of clients’ reporting,
– Oversee organising & filing all clients’ administration including correspondence,
contracts & payment info, delegating when appropriate
– General running of Manager’s office, including handling of calls, messages and
helping Manager to prioritise
– Liaising with MD’s personal PA on diary/scheduling, event planning
– Diary management and arranging travel/meetings/schedule for manager where
necessary
– Support MD during his television executive producing duties, by acting as the first port
of call for all clients and handling management workload in his absence.
– Processing expenses for MD and Manager with the finance team.

THE CANDIDATE
– Experience of working in a fast paced, successful agency/ management company
– Experience of and comfortable working with high level, busy talent
– Understanding and interest in both television production and live comedy advantage
– Enthusiastic and fast learner with keenness to take on new projects
– A calm demeanour, composed and unflappable under pressure
– Mature and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
– Ability to retain detailed information
– Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
– Ability to multitask and be flexible
– Excellent people skills, effective verbal communication including the ability to relate
well with others and ability to adapt style as needed
– Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, think creatively, manage own
time and take initiative to drive projects
– Ability to instigate, improve and constantly refine working systems of Manager’s office

We’re an equal opportunities employer and are keen to encourage applications from individuals
from under-represented groups.

Recruitment@avalonuk.com

Reception and Admin assistant

– Posted November 26th 2022

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Intern to join YOU Management Ltd headquarters in London from January 2023.

This highly regarded role will include, personally welcoming guests. He/She/They shall be responsible for attending to each guest.

Skills that will be required are as follows:

Friendly and enthusiastic telephone manner. Must have a desire to help with assisting the YOU management agents with basic admin duties and daily run of the office.
This will include general house keeping of the office making sure that it’s always presentable for all of us to live in harmony.
This role requires basic computer skills, a warm and friendly personality, good communication, organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.

Must thrive working alongside a well oiled team and have an ambition to learn.
This is a role where potential to grow within the company is awarded.

jobs@you-management.com

Agents Assistant

– Posted November 25th 2022

Identity Agency Group (IAG) is one of the leading talent agencies within the industry.

We are looking for an Agents Assistant to start late 2022 / early 2023.

We are looking for someone with experience in a talent agency or within casting, who is extremely organised, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You should be computer literate, confident on the phone, proactive, a team player, resilient under pressure, and have a strong working knowledge of the industry.

A minimum of one years industry experience is required, with an extensive knowledge of casting directors and provable experience within a talent agency.

This will be a full-time position, working from our London office in the heart of the West End.

Salary is negotiable dependent on experience.

Please send your CV and cover letter to: vacancies@iagtalent.com

vacancies@iagtalent.com

Senior Assistant

– Posted November 24th 2022

Identity Agency Group (IAG) is one of the leading talent agencies within the industry.

We are looking for a Senior Assistant ready to take the next step and grow within the team, to start late 2022.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in a talent agency or within casting, who is extremely organised, with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a great eye for talent. You should be computer literate, confident on the phone, proactive, a team player, resilient under pressure, and have a strong working knowledge of the industry.

A minimum of two years industry experience is required, with an extensive knowledge of casting directors and provable experience within a talent agency. This will be a full-time position, working from our London office in the heart of the West End.

Salary is negotiable dependent on experience.

Please send your CV and cover letter to: vacancies@iagtalent.com

vacancies@iagtalent.com

Talent Assistant

– Posted November 23rd 2022

Job Purpose:

In this role, you will be supporting one of our Talent Agents to ensure the clients receive the best possible service. As their assistant, you will need to have some experience to hit the ground running in this fast-paced team. You will be working on a list of established clients and an exciting growing list of up-and-coming talent too. They are looking for a passionate, hard-working person who is excited about the opportunity to work for a rapidly growing agency and take their career to the next level.

Duties (some of):
o Reading scripts and providing breakdowns
o Answering calls; speaking to and dealing with clients and industry professionals
o Support with scheduling client’s diaries with auditions, ADR, travel, press etc
o Handling queries for and on behalf of clients
o Tagmin admin, including auditions, tapes, invoicing and diaries
o Editing clips and showreels
o General admin support and office responsibilities such as diary management, office expenses, booking travel and conference calls
o Office duties (shared among assistants)

What you need (essential):
• A knowledge of and relationship with Casting Directors and their assistants
• Experience in a Talent Agency
• Basic PACT/Equity contract knowledge
• Spotlight knowledge
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Tagmin or similar
• Great organisation and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• A positive can-do attitude

Previous experience in a Talent Agency is vital for this role.

applications@theartistspartnership.co.uk