We are currently looking for a full-time Assistant to work with an Agent within our Actors and Comedy Departments. You will be supporting an Agent who works with award winning actors, writers, directors and multi-hyphenate talent including writer-performers and comedians. This is a busy office working with both high profile and emerging talent.
Fantastic communication skills, excellent organisation, meticulous attention to detail, the motivation to work hard and an ability to be proactive and multi-task are of key importance.
The ideal candidate will have the drive and ambition to work, learn and progress alongside an Agent with an exciting and developing list.
Responsibilities:
-Handling a high volume of emails and calls in a calm and professional manner. â¯
-Organising auditions / meetings / clientâ¯self-tapes.
-Submitting clients via Spotlight and on email.â¯â¯
-Script reading on behalf of and alongside agent/clients.
-Collating client material, putting togetherâ¯showreels.â¯â¯
-Ensuring clientâ¯CV’sâ¯are up to date.â¯â¯
-Going to see clients and potential clients in their live work and screenings.
-Processing contracts, issuing invoices and keeping track ofâ¯monies.â¯â¯â¯
-Organising travel and accommodation for clients and agent.
-Providing full administrative support to theâ¯agent.
-Liaising with US agents and managersâ¯on clients that have US representation.
-Diary management for theâ¯agent, officeâ¯and clientsâ¯- which is often complicated in natureâ¯as most clients work across more than one discipline.
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Key qualities and skills:â¯â¯
-Fantastic communication and interpersonal skills.
-Excellent attention to detail.
-Trustworthy and accurate as you will be dealing with confidential and sometimes sensitive situations. The ability to demonstrate discretion, thoughtfulness and good judgement is key.
-A strong capability to multitask, work under pressure and prioritise accordingly with tight deadlines.
-A strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities.
-A positive can-do attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile.
-Determined and calm under pressure. â¯â¯â¯
-A good sense of humour.
-A passion for film, television, theatre and comedy.
-Previous industry experience required
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, Thursday 16th June 2022
Link to apply here:
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