Literary Assistant

Full Time Job
Position Overview:
Meridian Artists is seeking a Literary Assistant to support two literary managers in their Los Angeles Literary Division. This isn't your typical assistant position. While Assistants at Meridian are required to perform standard responsibilities, they are also given the opportunity to participate in client interactions beyond assisting including creative notes, contract reviews, and other managerial tasks. The ideal candidate is a true self-starter looking for an opportunity for growth internally. Candidates are voracious readers, constant consumers of film and television with a comprehensive understanding of the industry and its participants.

TO NOTE: Until further notice, the assistant will work remotely except for one day per week where administrative duties will be required in-person and independently.

Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate scheduling and booking meetings
- Liaise between the Toronto and Los Angeles offices
- Point of contact between managers, clients, and their respective agents
- Review and provide notes material
- Provide coverage on material when needed
- Draft script notes
- Screen submissions
- Roll calls
- Build grids
- Oversee general office administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, incoming and outgoing mail, ordering supplies).
- Assist with ad hoc projects as required

Qualifications:
- Previous experience at an entertainment company is a benefit
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Grid-building and spreadsheeted maintenance
- Script coverage