Vacancies

We are looking for a new assistant to provide full time administrative and creative support for one of our Agents
representing creatives, directors and writers working within our fun and dynamic theatre, film and TV department
and to support the wider literary and talent agency. The ideal candidate will be energetic, confident, enthusiastic and
able to work both independently and as part of a small team. They will be highly engaged with the entertainment and
media industry with a particular interest in theatre, film and TV. They will have excellent organisational and
communication skills and be able to work calmly and flexibly with an understanding of the importance of excellent
client service. A confidence working with numbers and accounting is also essential and with previous experience of
working in an agency.

Job specification
• Administrative support to Agent in all aspects of their work.
• Invoicing and accounts processing using agency software (Bradbury Phillips) and working with accounts team
• Handling client and customer requests and enquiries
• Updating company website (biogs and news), client and agent diaries, records and systems
• Reading books and reporting on their potential to be adapted for TV, film or theatre. Helping prepare and
collate pitches for book to film/TV submissions
• Assisting with contracts and seeing them through to completion.
• Supporting agency’s social media and managing department social media posts from company accounts
• Any other general tasks that arise in the day-to-day running of a small and busy office
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 the theatre, film and TV industry, as well as your
knowledge and enthusiasm for the arts and culture more generally.
• You will have some experience in developed script reading and reporting skills and will have spent time
assessing and understanding dramatic art (film/TV/Theatre).
• 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
• 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 accounting, invoicing and database entry experience an advantage

About The Soho Agency
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 23 employees) with a rich history and a high-profile client list which includes Tim
Peake, Jessica Swale, Rangan Chatterjee, Colin Furze, Gabriella Slade and Dick & Angel Strawbridge. See our website at www.thesohoagency.co.uk

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.

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to admin@thesohoagency.co.uk

Deadline Weds 1st March