Commercial Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Major entertainment agency with office in New York, Los Angeles &UK is seeking a highly motivated entry-level assistant. You will be assisting two hard working agents who will help you learn the commercial landscape on all ends.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage casting submissions, auditions, and project execution
• Check submission lists for date conflicts/product conflicts
• Act as a liaison between clients and casting directors for sessions (confirming, cancelling, time changes)
• Ability to comfortably interact with high profile clients and to use high level of discretion/confidentiality
• Build and manage contacts across a variety of verticals
• Update and process client materials and paperwork
• Interact with Accounting department to track money due to clients
• Assist with media monitoring and clipping; flag relevant industry news
• Administrative support, including monitoring emails, screening phone calls and managing calendar
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• BA/BS degree required
• Previous assistant experience preferred
• Internships at casting offices and talent agencies is a plus
• Excellent written & communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Proficient with PC, Microsoft Office Suite
• Nimble and flexible to succeed in a fast-paced environment and handle ad hoc requests
• Self-starter with the ability to thing and work creatively and strategically
• High energy, positive attitude