Full-Time Assistant

– Posted November 30th 2023

A rewarding opportunity is available as a full-time agents’ assistant at one of the UK’s leading talent agencies. At Sainou we represent some of the most exciting actors in the Film & TV industry and this role would form an important part of maintaining their success.

We are office-based in vibrant Shoreditch. You should have a minimum 12 months’ experience working in a detailed admin role, 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 focused, organised and possess an impeccable attention to detail.

KEY REQUIREMENTS
– Confident phone manner.
– Highly proficient using Macs.
– Be able to prioritise workload.
– Possess excellent communication and team liaison skills.
– Experience using social media platforms for promotion.
– Confident with accounts and figures.
– Enjoy an office environment and make a positive contribution to the team.
– Be able to maintain a high level of discretion & confidentiality at all times.

Salary commensurate with experience. Interviews will begin early January 2024 for an immediate start (notice period-dependent).

If this is you, please email your covering letter and CV to applications@sainou.com

Sainou is committed to diverse, inclusive recruitment, regardless of gender identity, age, race, disability, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status or any other basis.

applications@sainou.com

Agents Assistant

– Posted November 30th 2023

Agents Assistant

Narrow Road are looking for an experienced full time Agent’s Assistant to join our team working from our Covent Garden office.

The ideal candidate will have:

previous experience of working at a talent agency, casting director’s office, publishing house or production company.
excellent communication and administrative skills
literacy in digital/social media
a friendly but professional manner
experience of Tagmin and Spotlight
a knowledge of existing casting directors
comfortable handling a high volume of work, prioritising well and performing tasks under time pressure with a sharp eye for details
a genuine passion for theatre
This is a perfect opportunity for an energetic and highly organised candidate who is eager to work hard.

Send your cover letter and a copy of your CV to jobs@narrowroad.co.uk making sure you put ‘Agents Assistant’ in the subject line of your message.
Strictly no phone calls
Please note this is full time from our London office

jobs@narrowroad.co.uk

Agents’ assistant (full-time)

– Posted November 22nd 2023

Closing date: 1 December 2023
Salary: £29,250 per annum
Reports to: Emily Hickman & Simon Blakey
Location: London
Start date: ASAP

If you have strong organisational, administrative experience and a passion for theatre, film, television and literature, carry on reading!

The Agency represents all manner of writers, directors & creatives working across film, television and theatre; from those at the peak of their careers to those at the very beginning. It also represents the dramatic rights in books. That range is reflected in the company too: the agents here are as varied in their taste as they are in age and experience.

Emily Hickman & Simon Blakey each represent lists of established and emerging writers, directors, creatives and rights holders working across theatre, film, and television.
As their assistant, you will be responsible for providing full-time administrative support to them and their clients.

This is a very busy role that includes setting/co-ordinating meetings, managing diaries, maintaining logs of everything that comes in and out of the office including submissions, invoicing and contracts in a detailed and pro-active manner, updating social media, liaising with producers and clients, and tracking contractual negotiations and payments.

Responsibilities
• General PA duties: booking meetings and calls, answering phone calls, emails and arranging travel and accommodation
• Assisting with general administration
• Liaising with clients, setting up client meetings and calls, and sending/logging client writing samples/CVs
• Updating The Agency’s website, individual client biographies and CV’s for our website and providing 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/returning, sending out for signature, tracking, logging, scanning, and archiving contracts when fully executed
• Keeping all Agency accounting systems up to date in a detailed manner; 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 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 agent’s clients (always under the supervision of a senior agent). Liaising closely with a senior agent to assist in the handling of more complex agreements

This job description is a guide to the nature of the work required by the agent’s assistant and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the nature of the post as agreed with the Company.

Knowledge, skills, experience
We welcome applications from candidates who demonstrate the following:
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail and ability to prioritise
• 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 multitask under pressure
• 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

How to apply
Please click ‘Apply’ to email Simon Blakey with “Agents’ Assistant Application” in the subject line and include your CV and a covering letter.

Please include in the covering letter:
• If there are Agency clients you admire, or projects by Agency clients that you have enjoyed, and why
• Your enthusiasm for film, TV and/or theatre
• Why you want to work at The Agency
• What interests you about the work of a literary agency
• How your skills, experience or personality are well matched to it

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.
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 0135.

sblakey@theagency.co.uk

ASSISTANT

– Posted November 20th 2023

BWH are looking for a new full time member of staff to join their team to assist all agents and help with general day to day operations.

Based at our office in Margaret Street W1, the right candidate will need to be organised, efficient, good at multi-tasking, an excellent communicator, and have a great eye for detail.

Tasks will be varied and multiple and could include any and everything from organising travel to hosting guests at the theatre, updating social media and liaising with clients and casting directors.

We are not looking for a new agent but rather someone who will take pride in facilitating the smooth running of the team.

Experience with Tagmin is useful but not essential. Training will be given and a competitive salary is to be discussed dependant upon experience. The start date is asap.

If you would like to apply please send your CV and covering letter to: lisa@thebwhagency.co.uk

The closing date is: December 15th at 10am after which we will shortlist and interview in January.

We look forward to hearing from you.

lisa@thebwhagency.co.uk

Agents’ Assistant

– Posted November 20th 2023

AK Agents is seeking an Agents’ Assistant across our client base.

The position is full time and based in South West London.

Closing date: December 1st

Start Date: ASAP

The successful candidate will have strong organisational, written, and verbal skills, with attention to detail and a calm and professional approach. You will be comfortable and confident interacting with talent and industry professionals and work well under pressure. You will be friendly, articulate, committed, a team player and understand the sensitivity of working in a confidential environment.

The ideal candidate will:

– have experience working in a Talent Agency or busy office environment.

– have genuine enthusiasm for the industry.

– keen to work as a core member of a small team.

– have knowledge of Tagmin, Spotlight, Apple Macs, iMovie, Word and Excel, however, training will be given.

– be trustworthy dealing with confidential information.

– have a calm and professional manner, a friendly demeanour and a positive attitude.

– keen to learn, self-motivated, efficient and with an ability to prioritise.

– have literacy in Social Media.

Responsibilities will include:

– answering, handling and fielding calls.

– managing multiple inboxes and actioning efficiently when required.

– keeping up to date with industry news and developments.

– diary management.

– organising client logistics for auditions and jobs.

– support of all clients across Agents’ lists.

– attending shows, showcases and industry events.

– general office admin

Salary- commensurate to experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer and 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 send a short cover letter and CV with the subject title AK Agents- Assistant.

alice@akagents.co.uk

Tavistock Wood – Assistant to Agent

– Posted November 17th 2023

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant to support the senior agent at Tavistock Wood. Tavistock Wood is a talent and literary agency that represents and advises artists of outstanding talent and international reputation.

The role of an agent’s assistant centres around ensuring the smooth running of the agent’s office through effective organisation and exceptional client care. Client promotion, seeking new opportunities across the industry globally and safeguarding their interests is at the heart of what an agent does. The successful candidate will need to quickly gain a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of each of the client’s work and specific requirements building loyalty to Curtis Brown.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; exceptional organisational skills; a keen eye for detail and accuracy; resilience and adaptability; and an enthusiasm for film, theatre and television. Whilst this role is collaborative in its nature and will involve working closely with the Agent, there is also regular level of independent working, and so our ideal candidate will have confidence using their initiative and problem-solving autonomously. Some experience in an administrative role would be useful, and some experience working within the creative industry, e.g. in a talent/casting agency or in a supporting role for a television/film department of an agency, would be beneficial although not essential as we will provide the relevant training and support.

Salary Range: £26,000 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to jobs@curtisbrown.co.uk. Please make sure you put ‘Tavistock Wood – Assistant to Agent’ in the subject line of your email and include where you first saw the role advertised.

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

The closing date for applications is Monday 11th December at 9am.

jobs@curtisbrown.co.uk