Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for a full-time assistant to work in our TV and digital team. The role will be predominantly office-based (Covid restrictions permitting) and will start as soon as possible.

The Soho Agency is a leading literary, theatrical and talent agency based in Soho, London. We represent clients across a range of areas including award-winning on-screen and digital talent, internationally best-selling authors and illustrators, leading writers, directors and creatives for theatre, film and TV, high-profile speakers and major brands. We are a boutique agency (with 19 employees) with a rich history and a high-profile client list which includes Tim Peake, Sarah Beeny, Rangan Chatterjee, Colin Furze and Dick & Angel Strawbridge. See our website at www.thesohoagency.co.uk

The role:
This specific role is a newly created post for a team assistant to provide full time administrative and creative support to the TV & Digital department who represent TV presenters, influencers and content creators. Working as part of a small, fun and energetic team within the agency, this is an ideal job for someone with a keen interest in the entertainment and media industry, and a passion for factual television, the arts and culture. Full training will be offered.

Experience & Skills:
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Outlook, Word, Excel – inc. spreadsheets & PowerPoint).
• You will need to be able to demonstrate your passion for Factual TV and digital creators, as well as your knowledge and enthusiasm for the arts and culture more generally
• You will be a confident communicator with a good sense of fun who enjoys a fast-paced working environment
• Attention to detail, an ability to manage several tasks at once and good problem-solving skills will be key, as will being able to work well under pressure and think on your feet
• Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proven work ethic
• Educated to degree level OR have commercial and/or industry experience
• Some database entry experience an advantage

Job Specification:
• Diary and phone management for TV & Digital team – scheduling meetings, appointments, reservations and bookings. Some minute taking.
• Updating agency software Tagmin, creating weekly schedules, updating client calendars
• Adding jobs to BP database accounting software and managing our purchaser vendor portals (training will be provided)
• Generating invoices and chasing payments due
• Liaising with accounts team
• Maintaining and updating internal databases and systems
• Creating and updating media packs, compiling and sending out pitch materials
• Managing social media posts from company accounts
• Website updates and news stories, handling fan mail
• Ad-hoc tasks for the TV / Digital dept and Agents
• Any other day-to-day tasks that may arise from running of a small independent busy agency

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.

Closing date: 9th June
Please send CV and covering letter with “TV & Digital Team Assistant” in the subject line to: