Assistant to TV Literary Agent

This is a Full Time Job

The Gersh Agency, a talent and literary agency with offices in Beverly Hills and New York, is seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented assistant for our Beverly Hills office to support an Agent in the TV Literary department.

JOB DUTIES:

Administrative support including phone management, rolling calls, calendar management, expense reports, and travel arrangements.

Client management including processing payments, tracking contracts, and scheduling appointments.

Drafting email correspondences, script coverage, sending submissions, and tracking incoming/outgoing material.

Interface with clients, managers, film producers, and studio executives in a professional manner.

Ad hoc duties for projects as needed


SKILLS & QUALITIES:

Bachelor's degree required

Prior talent agency experience is recommended but not required

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

High level of initiative and capable of managing one's time and multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to make sound decisions efficiently and effectively using critical thinking and practical approaches

Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Positive attitude, highly organized, and ability to work well under pressure.

Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion

Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills are paramount

Willingness to make a two-year commitment is strongly preferred

ABOUT THE GERSH AGENCY:

With offices in Beverly Hills and New York, Gersh maintains thirteen full-service departments: Talent, Literary, Film Finance, Books, Comedy, Theater, Production, Alternative, Digital, Branding, Commercial Production, Commercial Endorsements and Culture. The agency's roster of clients includes award-winning actors, writers, producers, directors and production talent in film, television, new media, branded content, and stage. For over seven decades, Gersh has remained one of the most recognizable names in the entertainment industry.