Motion Pictures Talent - Assistant

About the role

An Assistant in Motion Pictures will provide support to a senior agent in the Talent department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for on-screen or behind the scenes talent representation and be open to considering the agent path. The assistant is expected to immerse themselves in the role, potentially take on larger opportunities (e.g., pitching, submitting on breakdowns, script coverage), and clearly communicate with agents, executives, clients, and peers.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative duties including handling heavy phones, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, preparing expense reports, 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.
• Assist 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.
• Read scripts and provide script coverage.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional administrative or equivalent experience at an agency, management company, PR firm, or similar organization.
• 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, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to anticipate needs and execute time-sensitive matters.
• Team-oriented and able to communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels.
• Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems.

Qualifications

BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred.

Pay

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20.00–22.00. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Wages may vary based on relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.

Location

On-site in Los Angeles, CA, United States.