Assistant to Feature Literary Senior Agent
The Gersh Agency
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 8/30/2022 1:07:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
The Gersh Agency is seeking an exceptional, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Assistant to support a Feature Literary Agent in the New York office representing clients in our Motion Picture Literary division. The ideal candidate is ambitious and has an interest in learning and growing in the feature literary business, will be able to juggle constantly changing priorities, handle a wide range of administrative and executive support in a high-pressure environment and be able to work well within a team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage a high volume of phone calls and emails from staff, clients, and client managers
Prepare expense reports and coordinate travel (as needed)
Maintain availability grid and send out submissions for all bookings and personal appearances
Draft, send, and track all deal memos
Effectively communicate and interact with high-profile clients, prospective clients, managers, and executives with utmost professionalism
Ability to make sound decisions efficiently and effectively using critical thinking and practical approaches
Ad hoc duties for projects as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required
- Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion
- Prior talent agency experience is recommended but not required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Superior time management and multi-tasking skills
- Able to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills are paramount
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Willingness to make a one-year commitment is strongly preferred