Vacancies

Permanent contract, full-time
Hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-6pm – office based in Central London
Salary: £26,000 + per annum, commensurate with experience
Start date: ASAP
Application deadline: Friday 10th March

Who we are

The Soho Agency is a leading literary, theatrical and talent agency based in Soho, London. We represent clients across a range of areas including internationally best-selling authors
and illustrators, leading writers, directors and creatives for theatre, film and TV, award winning on-screen and digital talent, high-profile speakers, and major brands. We are a
boutique agency (currently with 24 employees but expanding) with a rich history and a high profile client list. See our website at www.thesohoagency.co.uk

The role

We are looking for a pro-active and unflappable candidate with strong organisational skills to provide full time administrative and creative support. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen interest in the media industry, who is looking to gain experience of working in talent management. This is a Central London based role and will also involve supporting the team in the management of the office. Full training will be offered although experience of working in an office environment is required.

Experience & Skills:

• A demonstrable passion for media and ideas as well as knowledge and enthusiasm for the arts, culture and current trends, current affairs and popular culture
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Outlook, Word, Excel – inc. spreadsheets & PowerPoint)
• Confident and clear communication skills
• An enthusiasm for collaborative work as well as a self-starter who can work independently without direct task supervision
• An exacting attention to detail, an ability to manage several tasks at once and good problem-solving skills are key, as is the ability to work well under pressure
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proven work ethic

Job Specification

• Working alongside others in the TV & Digital team on day-to-day tasks that may arise from the running of a small, independent and busy agency. This may include
monitoring inboxes, organising files, ordering supplies, answering the phone, making drinks and greeting guests
• Creating and updating pitch documents and media kits; sending out and tracking pitch materials and submissions
• Updating agency database Bradley Phillips (training will be provided, though previous knowledge of BP would be welcome)
• Organising digital files and maintaining and updating records on internal databases and systems in relation to contacts and finance details
• Managing and creating social media posts from company accounts and supporting client publicity
• Managing website updates and writing news stories, handling fan mail
• Spearheading trend and market research projects for existing clients and assisting in
finding and identifying potential new areas of business and clients
• Monitoring inboxes, reading and reporting on important approaches and license requests
• Responding to interview and charity requests
• Diary and phone management– scheduling meetings, appointments, reservations and booking travel
• Liaising with clients and companies and assisting clients as necessary

The Soho Agency employs people on the basis of their abilities. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter (which includes your notice period, if relevant). Applications to be marked for the attention of Hebe Field at admin@thesohoagency.co.uk.