Sayle Screen are looking for an assistant to join our growing company. The candidate will be an integral part of a small team helping to provide support to two agents and their clients and assist in the general running of the office. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who has a strong interest in the world of film/television/theatre/books and has strong creative instincts.
Key responsibilities include:
⢠Providing general administrative support to the agents: e.g diary management, updating client CVs and assisting with website news stories and social media posts
⢠Liaising with clients and producers, submitting material and setting up calls and meetings.
⢠Tracking contractual negotiations and circulating contracts for signature.
⢠Maintaining office systems such as keeping submission lists and internal databases up to date.
⢠Keeping track of all relevant client and industry news including opportunities for clients and communicating it internally.
⢠Reading scripts and providing concise written feedback.
We are looking for a candidate who has:
⢠Experience working in an office, a bonus would be previous experience of working at either an agency, as an assistant for a writer/director, or at production company or runner on a production.
⢠A strong interest in working with writers and directors and a good knowledge of film and television.
⢠Strong creative instincts and an interest in reading material.
⢠Excellent organisation, administrative and multi-tasking skills.
⢠Excellent communication skills.
⢠A strong desire to learn and grow within the representation business.
⢠Personable, confident, proactive and efficient, with a willingness to help and problem-solve under pressure.
⢠Dog lover (we have two)
Please send a CV and short (no more than a page) covering letter to eva@saylescreen.com
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