Category: Vacancies

Agents Assistant

Narrow Road are looking for an experienced full time Agent’s Assistant to join our team working from our Covent Garden office.

The ideal candidate will have:

previous experience of working at a talent agency, casting director’s office, publishing house or production company.
excellent communication and administrative skills
literacy in digital/social media
a friendly but professional manner
experience of Tagmin and Spotlight
a knowledge of existing casting directors
comfortable handling a high volume of work, prioritising well and performing tasks under time pressure with a sharp eye for details
a genuine passion for theatre
This is a perfect opportunity for an energetic and highly organised candidate who is eager to work hard.

Send your cover letter and a copy of your CV to jobs@narrowroad.co.uk making sure you put ‘Agents Assistant’ in the subject line of your message.
Strictly no phone calls
Please note this is full time from our London office

BWH are looking for a new full time member of staff to join their team to assist all agents and help with general day to day operations.

Based at our office in Margaret Street W1, the right candidate will need to be organised, efficient, good at multi-tasking, an excellent communicator, and have a great eye for detail.

Tasks will be varied and multiple and could include any and everything from organising travel to hosting guests at the theatre, updating social media and liaising with clients and casting directors.

We are not looking for a new agent but rather someone who will take pride in facilitating the smooth running of the team.

Experience with Tagmin is useful but not essential. Training will be given and a competitive salary is to be discussed dependant upon experience. The start date is asap.

If you would like to apply please send your CV and covering letter to: lisa@thebwhagency.co.uk

The closing date is: December 15th at 10am after which we will shortlist and interview in January.

We look forward to hearing from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant to support the senior agent at Tavistock Wood. Tavistock Wood is a talent and literary agency that represents and advises artists of outstanding talent and international reputation.

The role of an agent’s assistant centres around ensuring the smooth running of the agent’s office through effective organisation and exceptional client care. Client promotion, seeking new opportunities across the industry globally and safeguarding their interests is at the heart of what an agent does. The successful candidate will need to quickly gain a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of each of the client’s work and specific requirements building loyalty to Curtis Brown.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; exceptional organisational skills; a keen eye for detail and accuracy; resilience and adaptability; and an enthusiasm for film, theatre and television. Whilst this role is collaborative in its nature and will involve working closely with the Agent, there is also regular level of independent working, and so our ideal candidate will have confidence using their initiative and problem-solving autonomously. Some experience in an administrative role would be useful, and some experience working within the creative industry, e.g. in a talent/casting agency or in a supporting role for a television/film department of an agency, would be beneficial although not essential as we will provide the relevant training and support.

Salary Range: £26,000 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to jobs@curtisbrown.co.uk. Please make sure you put ‘Tavistock Wood – Assistant to Agent’ in the subject line of your email and include where you first saw the role advertised.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

The closing date for applications is Monday 11th December at 9am.

Do you have a passion for the world of theatre, film and television? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant to support a busy division at Curtis Brown, covering a broad spectrum of the industry.

The office is currently made up of 2 Agents and 1 Associate Agent. During this contract, you will be supporting 1 Agent and 1 Associate Agent whilst the other Agent is on maternity leave. This role centres around supporting the team to
ensure the smooth running of the office through effective organisation and exceptional client care. This is an admin-heavy role that will be focused on the effective management of the office and personal schedules but will also be front facing with clients and industry professionals.

We are looking for a full-time assistant with excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, efficient organisational skills, a demonstrable passion and enthusiasm for theatre, film and television, and a desire to work as part of a busy and thriving division. Some previous work experience within the creative industry, and an understanding of repertoire would be beneficial,
although not essential.

Please note, this is a fixed-term contract for a minimum of nine months.

Salary Range: £26,000 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to jobs@curtisbrown.co.uk. Please make sure you put ‘Assistant to Talent Co-Agents’ in the subject line of your email and include where you first saw the role advertised.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

The closing date for applications is Monday 4th December at 9am.

Experienced assistant required for busy, friendly West End Agency.

The post requires really strong administrative and organisational skills, a great manner with clients both in person and on the phone and a keen interest in the Arts.

Previous experience of working within an agency preferred.

Send a CV and cover letter by Wednesday 29th November to: Sarah Highland:
sarah@emptagehallett.co.uk

Do you have a passion for the world of theatre, film and television? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Admin Assistant to support a busy division at Curtis Brown, covering a broad spectrum of the industry including actors, creatives and production talent.

The office is currently made up of 3 Agents, 1 Associate Agent and 2 Agent’s Assistants. This role centres around supporting the team to ensure the smooth running of the office through effective organisation and exceptional client care. This is an admin-heavy role that will be focused on the effective management of the office and personal schedules but will also be front facing with clients and industry professionals.

We are looking for a full-time assistant with excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, efficient organisational skills, a demonstrable passion and enthusiasm for theatre, music, film and television, and a desire to work as part of a busy and thriving division. Some previous work experience within the creative industry, and an understanding of repertoire would be beneficial, although not essential.

Salary Range: Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Start Date: As soon as possible

Please visit our website to find out how to apply: https://curtisbrown.co.uk/news/admin-assistant-to-talent-agents

The closing date for applications is Monday 27th November at 9am.

UTA are looking for an Assistant to work with a Production Arts Agent. The Production Arts Agent represents film, TV and short film clients.

The Assistant will have previous experience working within the Film and TV industry and be able to demonstrate an ability to work within a fast-paced and high-pressured environment.

You will be responsible for managing both your Agents’ and Clients’ schedules, seeking new opportunities across the industry and quickly gaining an understanding and knowledge of clients’ work and specific requirements, ensuring the smooth running of your Agent’s office.

What You’ll Do:
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Managing the Agent’s inbox in an efficient, timely and proactive manner.
• Scheduling meetings/agendas for agent, preparing logistics and documentation for meetings as required.
• Creating schedules for client trips.
• Proactively resolving enquiries or escalating as appropriate.
• Providing cover for the agent when they are away from the office.
• Answering the phone, transferring calls to agent, taking messages and covering for colleagues when they are away from their desks.
• Processing invoices, tracking client working hours/days, submitting client expenses and other basic accounting tasks on an ad hoc basis, working closely with our Accounts team.
• Maintaining client and business contact details, sending out terms of business as required.
• Building and maintaining relationships with production companies and other business contacts, attending client screenings as required.
• Reading and watching material on an ongoing basis and discussing observations/opinions with colleagues in the department.
• Submitting material and following up on proposals made by the agent.
• Setting up and co-ordinating meetings for the agent and their individual clients.
• Supporting the agent on updating client showreels, web pages and CVs when required.
• Assisting management with immigration needs, such as immigration forms, assigning sponsorship certificates for clients travelling to the UK, and maintaining current passport copies.
• Attending client screenings as required, developing business relationships.

What You’ll Need:
• Previous experience within the industry (production, theatre, film and/or television) is desired.
• Strong interest in the visual arts would be beneficial.
• General understanding of the entertainment industry and the nature of a talent agency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in your work.
• Discretion at all times, particularly when dealing with sensitive client matters.
• Experience and knowledge of the existing BECTU film and television agreements would also be beneficial.
• Experience of using social media platforms.
• Ability to prioritize a busy workload.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships.

What You’ll Get
• A competitive salary
• A benefits package to support your wellbeing, including private medical insurance and gym membership
• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies
• The opportunity to work in an inclusive and diverse company culture

About UTA
UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world’s most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers — from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA’s business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world’s biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

Many of our colleagues spend their careers here. It’s one of the reasons UTA is considered to be among the entertainment industry’s best places to work.
At UTA, the belief in the client relationship is paramount – marked by respect, a sense of stewardship, and a commitment to an artist’s entire creative life. Our commitment to every employee is the same.
UTA seeks the innovators, the entrepreneurs. The talented, the creative, the thoughtful. And, the passionate, who share our love for the work all of us are privileged to do.

We encourage applications from all people with relevant experience and skills and are determined to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment because of age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, nationality race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, or caring responsibilities. If you require us to make any adjustments throughout the interview process to meet your needs, please let us know.

London, UK
Hybrid working – 4 days in LARK’s Shoreditch office + 1 day working from home

– Closing date for applications: 2nd November 2023
– Working hours: 40 hours per week
– Duration: Permanent with 3-month probation period
– Start date: ASAP

If you’d love to learn more about the world of talent agenting within a small but ambitious team, explore this new opportunity with LARK.

LARK represents writers like Charlie Covell (THE END OF THE F**KING WORLD), Francesca Gardiner (SUCCESSION); Brett Goldstein (TED LASSO), and directors like Ali Abassi (THE LAST OF US; BORDER), Joanna Hogg (THE SOUVENIR) and Sebastian Lelio (THE WONDER). A list of their clients can be found here. The company’s partners are agents, Roxana Adle, Sophie Dolan, and Harriet Pennington Legh.

In this assistant role, you will support the Shoreditch-based team, bringing a highly organised approach to administrative needs – from diary management to monitoring news about clients – while developing your knowledge about the discipline of talent management.

Minimum of 1 years’ agency (or production company) experience is essential.

Responsibilities
• Diary management for LARK directors, agents Harriet Pennington Legh and Sophie Dolan
• Managing client diaries – booking meetings, organising travel, scheduling, liaising with other assistants and industry professionals etc.
• Providing general administrative/operations support to a busy office: e.g., purchasing office equipment; printing & scanning documents; booking restaurants etc.
• Providing administrative support in processing agent expenses and tracking invoicing (you will be taught how to do this, no prior knowledge necessary)
• Updating client profiles and jobs on the internal software system (Tagmin)
• Keeping track of all relevant client and industry news and communicating it internally
• Assisting with social media posts
• Reading scripts and providing feedback

What we are looking for
• Previous administrative / diary management experience is essential.
• An interest in the world of film and TV (someone who is interested in reading scripts, and eventually working with directors and writers).
• The employer requires a candidate with the desire to learn, work hard and be ready to apply yourself to administrative tasks is crucial.
• LARK run a very busy office, so you need to be ready to hit the ground running.

To apply
Please send your CV and cover letter to holly@larkmanagement.co.uk

ARG provides highly individual personal management for its elite list of creative talent and has an unrivalled reputation for building and sustaining successful careers.

This is a fast paced and client facing role requiring excellent organisational and administrative skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• First point of contact for all requests/offers of work for clients
• Ascertaining all information regarding dates, etc
• Keeping track of all offers/contracts, etc
• Making all arrangements for clients to carry out work, for example, travel/itineraries, etc
• Managing Agent’s diary
• Connecting calls including conference calls
• Organising all travel arrangements and itineraries for Agent
• Maintaining contacts’ database
• Script reading and writing breakdowns
• Preparing Agent’s expenses
• Client casting

As part of your role, you will be required to attend the theatre/events up to 3 or 4 times per week and to attend Drama School showcases and look for new talent.

You will be expected to be available evenings and weekends for events and on your phone.

CANDIDATE:

• Experienced Agent’s Assistant
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail
• Presentable as dealing with high profile clients
• Enthusiastic and dedicated
• Committed and hardworking
• Ability to work efficiently and under pressure
• Good team player
• Interest in theatre and film industry

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant to an agent in our Theatre, Film and Television (TFTV) Department.

The role of an agent’s assistant centres around ensuring the smooth running of the agent’s office through effective organisation and exceptional client care. Client promotion, seeking new opportunities across the industry globally and safeguarding their interests is at the heart of what an agent does. The successful candidate will need to quickly gain a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of each of the client’s work and specific requirements building loyalty to Curtis Brown.

Our ideal candidate will have comprehensive administrative experience and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; exceptional organisational skills; a keen eye for detail and accuracy; resilience and adaptability; and an enthusiasm for film, theatre and television. Whilst this role is collaborative in its nature and will involve working closely with the Agents, there is also regular level of independent working, and so our ideal candidate will have confidence using their initiative and problem-solving autonomously. Some experience in an administrative role would be useful, and some experience working within the creative industry, e.g. in a talent/casting agency or in a supporting role for a television/film department of an agency, would be beneficial although not essential as we will provide the relevant training and support.