Assistant To Director Of Animation

This is a Full Time Job

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Buchwald is looking to hire a highly motivated Assistant to the Director of Animation in the NY office. The ideal candidate should have a true passion for and interest in the areas of animation, video games, scripted podcasts, and audiobooks. This is an entry-level position that requires initiative while learning on the job. Interest in becoming a talent agent is essential.

Candidates need to be organized, team players, proactive, ambitious, detail-oriented, computer-savvy, and have strong administrative skills. As this team works with many agents and assistants bicoastally, candidates must be a quick learner and open communicator. The most successful assistants can multi-task, think on their feet, and have a naturally good ear and eye for talent.

This opportunity is in-person, in our New York office.

Position Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
• Passion: You are passionate about a long-term career within a Talent Agency.
• Superb organizational skills: You are highly organized and detail-oriented, while still thinking big picture.
• Ambition: You are a self-starter who takes the initiative to get things done!
• Tech Savviness: Proficient with PC, MS Office, Zoom can quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent judgment: You must be able to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Composure: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can remain calm under pressure.
• A team-first mentality: You enjoy contributing to a greater goal, can anticipate needs and willing to “go the extra mile.”

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized.
• Collaborative team player.
• BA/BS from an accredited University or College is preferred.
• Experience within Animation in a talent agency or management company highly preferred.
• Entertainment and agency internship experience is a plus!
• Knowledge of InEntertainment, and Breakdown Express is a plus but not required.
• Proficient with PC, Microsoft Office Suite (including Teams and OneDrive), Zoom, and DocuSign.
• Desire to grow within the agency.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong networking and communication skills, with exceptional phone etiquette.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

PLEASE NOTE:

Buchwald does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by the company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Buchwald will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.