Vacancies

Floating Assistant – Comedy Department – 12 month fixed term contract

Where: Located in the heart of London’s bustling and creative Soho, United Agents is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre, and comedy.

Who: We have an exciting opportunity within the Comedy department for a Floating Assistant. As the dedicated Comedy Floating Assistant, you will work to support all offices within the department, providing holiday cover within Agent’s offices when necessary. This is a very busy department supporting Agents who work with award winning writer-performers, comedians, actors, producers and directors – as such, there is never a dull moment.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, creative environment, respect confidentiality at all times and possess the ability to remain calm when working under pressure. Attention to detail is crucial.
 
Key responsibilities:

• Handle a high volume of emails and calls from clients and industry professionals e.g. producers, commissioners and casting directors. 
• Attend client performances and comedy and theatre, screenings
• Organise meetings/auditions/client self-tapes.
• Ensure client CV’s and bios are up to date.  
• Build client material and put together showreels.  
• Client submissions via Spotlight and on email.  
• Process contracts, issue invoices and keep track of payments.
• Script reading on behalf of and alongside Agents/clients.
• Diary management for the Agents and clients - which is often complicated in nature as often clients work across more than one discipline.
• Provide full administrative support to the department.
• Attend comedy previews and work in progress shows.

Key skills:  
   
• Scrupulous attention to detail.
• Exceptional organisational skills.
• Trustworthy and accurate as will be dealing with highly confidential material and client information.
• Skilled communicator.
• Has the ability to remain calm when under pressure.
• Has the ability to work at a fast pace, prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled at building solid working relationships across the whole department.
• A can-do attitude with the willingness and ability to learn.
• A good listener, intuitive and adaptable.
• A good sense of humour.
• Previous industry experience in a talent agency or casting directors’ office desirable but not essential.

A passion for and enjoyment of comedy, film, television and theatre is essential.

To apply follow the following link:

https://unitedagents.bamboohr.com/hiring/jobs/87

Closing date: 5pm, Friday the 3rd of May

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.