Vacancies

Agent’s Assistant – Actors/Comedy Department

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

We are currently looking for a full-time assistant to support a Senior Talent Agent together with their Associate within the Actors and Comedy Department. You will be an integral member of the team supporting an experienced and busy office who represent comedy writer-performers, comedians, actors and writers.

This is a very busy office looking after some high-level talent and as such, there will never be a dull moment. You will need to have excellent organisational skills, a proven passion for comedy, be a good multi-tasker, have a strong eye for detail and provide exceptional client care. The role will also require full PA support for the Agent.

 Responsibilities:

Handling a very high volume of emails and calls, both from clients and external industry eg casting directors, producers, commissioners etc.
Going to see clients in comedy, theatre, screenings
Keeping abreast of exciting new talent by attending comedy nights, drama school showcases and various other performances  
Processing contracts, issuing invoices and keeping track of money
Providing full administrative support to the agent, the associate and the office as a whole  
Speaking with Clients, Casting Directors, Producers on a daily basis.  
Script and book reading
Organising auditions / meetings / client tapings  
Client submissions via Spotlight and on email  
Building client material, putting together showreels  
Ensuring client CVs are up to date  
Diary management for the office, the agent, associate and the clients - which is often complicated in nature across many different time zones. Key clients diaries in particular need extra special attention and keeping on top of updating i-cals
Booking and arranging international and domestic travel for the agent, associate and sometimes for clients
Liaising with US agents and managers on clients with US representation
Supporting clients in-person, as well as identifying potential new talent, at events and festivals, such as the Edinburgh Fringe in the month of August
Attending comedy previews and our bi-annual Comedy Showcase

Qualities and Skills:

Having a good overview of clients work and where they are in the UK and US entertainment industries
Immersing yourself in the comedy industry and being aware of the important people
A real passion for and enjoyment of comedy, film, television, and theatre  
Relevant prior experience is essential
Being able to work well with other members of the department and team   
Strong capability to multitask
Be able to work under pressure, with tight deadlines and be able to prioritise accordingly.
Trustworthy and accurate as you will be dealing with highly confidential material and client information 
Outstanding communication skills - you really cannot share too much information in our office
Very strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Can-do attitude   
Good sense of humour
Calm under (sometimes intense) pressure
Being super invested in the job
Emotionally intelligent and intuitive – eg knowing when to just offer a cuppa at moments of stress
Good listener
Knowing that the more you put into the job, the more you will get out of it!

To Apply:

https://unitedagents.bamboohr.com/careers/79?source=aWQ9MTU%3D

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 19th January 2024

As part of our commitment to building a diverse workforce we encourage applications from those who are currently underrepresented in our own workforce and wider industry. However you identify and whatever your background, we welcome you to apply.