Literary Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

About Meridian:
Meridian Artists offers premiere full-service entertainment industry representation with principal offices in Los Angeles and Toronto. Meridian Artists is an established leader in the representation and management of Actors, Screenwriters, Directors, Authors and Key Creative Talent. In Los Angeles, we operate as a literary management company representing writers, directors, and authors across North America. With unparalleled proactivity, industry outreach and big-picture career building, Meridian Artists operates under a distinct mandate of professionalism and continuous improvement for its employees and its artists.

Meridian Artists is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Women, Indigenous persons, veterans, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as a member of these or any other designated group in your cover letter. All data collected is treated confidentially.

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 on client material
- Provide coverage on material when needed
- Utilize Microsoft Excel to create grids for tracking and presenting pertinent information internally
- Notetaking during client phone calls
- Roll calls
- Oversee general office administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, incoming and outgoing mail, ordering supplies)

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