Assistant, Partner | Talent

Independent Artist Group team

Description

What We Are Looking For
We are seeking an experienced Assistant to support a Partner in our Talent Department as well as participate in supporting the Agency's top-tier talent roster. The position requires a communicative and thoughtful individual who can take initiative while learning on the job. The candidate will need a strong work ethic and an understanding of how their supporting role can help to grow the Agency's practice. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as well as an interest in performing artists and content creators across multiple mediums and platforms. The ability to multi-task is essential as the position requires managing calendars, call logs, and bookings, as well as tracking client schedules, potential opportunities, and the overall execution of deals.
The Assistant will support the Agent in a variety of administrative functions including:
  • Generating and keeping track of appointments, self-tape requests and booking reports, travel booking/coordinating
  • Detail oriented.
  • Handling phones, managing agent and client calendars
  • Tracking payments and expenses
  • Submitting and keeping track of clients for TV and film projects
  • Dealing with high profile casting directors, studio/network executives, producers and managers while understanding the importance of confidentiality and professionalism
  • Must have a shrewd awareness of how to survive or succeed in any situation, especially while working in a difficult environment
  • Resourceful, proactive, reliable, trustworthy, and assertive
  • Proficient with Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
  • The art of follow-up and following through

Requirements

Education And Experience
  • 1-2 years of professional experience working in the entertainment industry is required
  • Current or previous agency desk experience is strongly preferred
  • Casting and/or Management experience is a plus
  • College degree from an accredited University or College
  • Experience reading and covering scripts

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Independent Artist Group

**About** Independent Artist Group (IAG) was born upon the merger of Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and Artist Group International (IAG) in the summer of 2023. IAG combines the breadth of APA’s renowned full-service representation capabilities as a legacy Talent and Literary agency in the entertainment industry, with AGI’s reputation as the premiere independent music touring agency with a roster of superstar stadium and arena acts as well as cutting-edged emerging artists in the music and comedy worlds. The result is a powerful new voice in artist representation with the entrepreneurial passion to create ground-breaking partnerships for our clients across multiple platforms and business lines, combined with the deal making acumen and deep relationships that come from their combined 95 year legacies in the agency business.

Job Details

Posted on Mar 20

New York, NY, USA

Full time

Junior