General Assistant/Receptionist
Do you have a passion for theatre, film and tv drama? Are you enthusiastic and highly organised? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to join a passionate and friendly team and gain hands-on experience in the talent industry…
Creative Artists Management (CAM) are a leading UK based talent agency, looking for a General Assistant/Receptionist to run the busy reception desk in their vibrant London West End office.
This role requires an enthusiastic, friendly and open manner, as you would be the first point of contact for clients, casting directors and industry professionals. It also involves working closely with agents and their assistants and looking after the whole CAM team, from arranging commercial castings to making cups of tea!
Responsibilities include:
-Running the telephone switchboard, transferring calls and taking messages
-Handling the incoming email enquiries
-Updating the CAM website and maintaining the social media accounts
– Assisting the agents and their assistants with general admin tasks, e.g. downloading and uploading of casting tapes, liaising with casting directors/actors, completing start forms, buying tickets to shows, often to a tight deadline
-Day-to-day running of a busy reception desk including arranging press night gifts, handling client enquiries, greeting guests, editing actors’ CVs, invoicing
– General office maintenance, e.g. keeping the coffee station stocked, ordering cleaning/stationary supplies etc
– Once settled in the role, you will assume responsibility for commercial suggestions and processing of self-tapes/ auditions
Knowledge, Skills, Experience:
Essential:
-Excellent telephone manner
-Superior interpersonal skills and verbal/written communication skills with an ability to liaise with people at all levels
-Willingness to learn on the job and gain hands-on experience
-Strong ability to work independently and as part of a team
-Enthusiastic and approachable demeanour
-Proactive and able to use initiative
-Flexible, adaptable and open to change
-Ability to multitask and prioritise key / time sensitive tasks
Preferred:
-Gmail, Tagmin, Spotlight
-Knowledge of social media, in particular Instagram
Imminent start (mid/end August)
Salary on request
