Motion Pictures Production - Assistant

About the role

This Assistant in Motion Pictures will provide support to an agent in the Production department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for on-screen or behind the scenes talent representation and open to considering the agent path.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative duties including handling heavy phones and emails, client calendar management, booking reports, preparing expense reports, updating contracts and general office management tasks
• Serve as the first point of contact with clients, Agents and Network/Studio Executives
• Track and meticulously maintain grids of data and execute excellent follow-up and follow through
• Aid with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
• Stay up to date on current events within the entertainment landscape, especially as it relates to Motion Pictures and Television
• Maintain trailers, files and media links

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 months of professional administrative or equivalent experience
• Ability to work well in fast-paced environments; meet tight deadlines; lead multiple projects and expectations; maintain a sharp focus while handling competing priorities; ability to work well under pressure
• Attention to detail, strong organization and problem-solving skills are a must
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and Teams
• Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems

Preferred Skills

• Experience with editing and/or having worked on a set is preferred
• Knowledge of in Entertainment is a plus

Education

• BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred

Location

On-Site in Los Angeles, CA, United States

Pay

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20.00-22.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.