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Floating Assistant - Comedy Department
Posted December 19th 2024
Where: Located in the vibrant and creative hub of Soho, London, United Agents is a premier talent agency representing excellence across film, television, literature, 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.
Please apply using the link – https://unitedagents.bamboohr.com/careers/103
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