Category: Vacancies

Victoria Lepper Associates is looking for an experienced full time Senior Agent’s Assistant to join their team. This is a hybrid position WFH/office based (Bedford).
The successful candidate will be ambitious, have exceptional organisational, written and verbal communication skills and be calm and collected. We’re looking for someone who has had previous experience of working at a talent agency, casting director’s office, publishing house or production company, who has a genuine passion for Film, TV and the Arts.
Knowledge/proficiency in Tagmin, Spotlight and Microsoft programmes (word and excel) is essential. We are a MAC using office.
The ideal candidate will have:
• excellent multi-tasking, communication and administrative skills
• experience in digital/social media
• well organised when working to and achieving deadlines
• discretion whilst dealing with highly confidential material in a trustworthy and accurate manner.
• confident, friendly manner
• first-rate diary management skills with an ability to prioritise well and perform tasks under time pressure with a sharp eye for detail
Responsibilities will include:

• Talent management support
• Organising client logistics, call sheets, travel itineraries
• Providing full administrative support to the agents
• Overall maintaining the smooth running of the office
• Handling a high volume of emails and calls
• The processing and logging of contracts and organising online filing
• Organising meetings, auditions and castings
• Using and updating web content software and social media platforms

VLA are committed to diversity and inclusion and actively encourage all suitable applications. We look forward to hearing from you.

Deadline: 22nd June 2023

Please email a covering letter and CV
SUBJECT LINE: Agents Assistant 05/2023 – PMA

The job is based at our Elstree Film Studios office

Minimum of one year consistent previous experience working in a talent agency or casting directors office is essential.

Salary depending upon experience
Opportunity for promotion and bonus

The successful candidate will have exceptional organisational, communication, written and verbal skills.
We’re looking for someone who is ambitious with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn, who has a passion for and good knowledge of Theatre, Film, TV and the Arts.
Computer literate, APM Associates use TAGMIN, training will be given.

Responsibilities, Qualities and Skills:
> Exceptional multi tasking ability
> Talent management support
> Providing full administrative support to the agents
> Overall maintaining the smooth running of the office
> Handling a high volume of emails and calls
> The processing and logging of contracts and organising online filing
> Client PR & Marketing
> Research
> Attending Drama School showcases, prospective and current client performances
> Client recruitment meetings and administration
> Organising auditions and castings
> Client submissions via email, casting platforms and Spotlight
> Using and updating web content software and social media platforms
> A confident, warm phone manner vital in this role, you’ll be speaking to clients and industry professionals daily
> First-rate time and diary management skills
> Well organised and enjoys research, setting up and maintaining systems, working to and achieving deadlines
> Trustworthy and accurate as you will be dealing with highly confidential material
> Strong attention to detail
> Languages are an advantage

We look forward to meeting you.

Curtis Brown is one of the world’s leading literary and talent agencies, representing actors, presenters, authors, playwrights, film and television writers and directors and theatre directors.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist to provide maternity cover on a fixed term basis, joining our Front of House team. This role involves greeting visitors at Reception, ensuring cover for the company’s main switchboard and a variety of administrative duties. These duties are shared between both Receptionists.Our ideal candidate will have some previous experience in this role, preferably within the creative or arts industries. You will be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and an articulate communicator.

Salary Range: £25,000 – £27,000 dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP

To apply, send your CV with a covering letter to jobs@curtisbrown.co.uk. Please make sure you put ‘Receptionist – Mat Cover’ in the subject line of your email.

The closing date for applications is Monday 29th May 2023 at 12pm.

THE ROLE

As the Commercial List Senior Assistant/Junior Agent, you will work to develop the current roster of talented commercial actors

Key responsibilities:

• Develop the roster of actors

• Help find and attract new talent

• Build and maintain relationships with casting directors

• Negotiate contracts and rates

THE PERSON

With excellent organisational skills and experience in diary management, you will have the ability to multitask

You will be a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a solid attention to detail

You will have brilliant presentation skills and the ability to juggle and resolve stressful situations

Enjoy working within a team environment and have a good SOH

Experience of working within a talent agency is desirable

Please email jobs@narrowroad.co.uk with a covering letter & CV

Salary dependant on exp

Working from our central London office – P/T WFH options can be discussed

Current Vacancy – Agent

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving actors agency in Derby/Notts. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, self-motivated Agent to join our sociable team within the fast-paced entertainment industry. The agency currently has approximately 90 clients across stage and screen with a focus on the Midlands alongside London and the rest of the UK.
Experience working as an Agent or in an admin capacity within an agency, casting or production environment is strongly preferred. Candidates must have experience in the entertainment industry. If the successful candidate brings digital marketing or voice over / motion capture experience to the role, we would seek to integrate this into our business.
Frequent telephone and video calls will be required therefore a confident and professional telephone manner is essential.
One of our founding principles is to provide high levels of client support, this is a key aspect of the role.

The Role:
Work alongside the existing senior team with support from our assistants to manage the careers of our clients across stage and screen.

Salary:
Dependent on the successful candidates level of experience but exceeding the ‘Real Living Wage (London weighting)’.
Hours:
32 hours per week (plus overtime ‘urgent cover’ on rotation). Office hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am – 6.00pm. There can be some flexibility around these hours if necessary for the right candidate.

Responsibilities will include:
Dealing with everyday queries – many and varied!
Managing job offers, contracts and ongoing job administration.
Submitting clients for jobs via Spotlight and direct emails / phone calls to casting directors.
Advising clients and attending client catch-up meetings.
Liaising with casting directors, producers etc.
Watching and submitting client self tapes as well as providing constructive feedback where appropriate.
Researching upcoming projects on stage and screen.
Assessing new client applications.
Attending monthly senior team meetings and actioning tasks as identified.

The Candidate – essential requirements:
A passion for the arts.
Midlands based and prepared to work from an office in the Derby area as well as ‘work from home’ (both will be required).
Arts management / production / performance degree or significant related experience in the field.
Broad knowledge of the industry – agency, casting or production environment is desirable.
Excellent communication skills.
Office administration experience – the role will require the use of cloud based software including Google Drive, Gmail, spreadsheets, documents, Spotlight and Tagmin (a database software for Agents).
An understanding of an actor’s needs and experiences.
Strong independent and collaborative working skills.
Ability to work flexibly if required.
The desire to watch shows and attend press / opening nights, etc. (including outside of normal working hours).
A commitment to growing a thriving business through investment of time and dedication.

About Ashrow Talent Management:
Derby / Nottingham based and founded in 2015. There are currently three Company Directors – Rowan Scarborough-Smith, Frank Simms and Shelley Draper. Ashrow Talent Management has survived a global pandemic and gone from strength to strength. We are very proud of our humble beginnings and equally proud that we represent actors appearing in global tours, West End Shows, major commercial campaigns as well as huge feature film and TV roles. We employ three Junior agents / assistants and have a client list of around 90 actors based in the Midlands and all over the UK. We have a keen interest in championing home-grown, grass roots talent but also pride ourselves on only representing outstanding actors, regardless of their route into the industry.

How to apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter to Finance@AshrowTM.com with Ashrow TM Agent Vacancy in the subject heading.

We strongly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

An immediate start is available but we are happy to wait for the right candidate to serve a notice period if required. The initial deadline for submissions is 22nd May 2023 with a view to interviewing later that week. There is a possibility of interviewing sooner if circumstances allow. Prompt applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

United Agents Ltd (UA) is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre and comedy. We’re currently recruiting a Shared Assistant to support two Agent’s in the Actors Department.

The successful candidate will need to be happy working across two offices and therefore organisation skills and an ability to work hard and multi-task are a must. A strong ability to be proactive as well as a relaxed and friendly manner in all areas is needed.

Responsibilities:

– Handling a high volume of emails and calls
– Organising auditions / meetings / client tapings
– Script and book reading on behalf of, alongside Agents/Clients
– Client submissions via Spotlight and on email
– Building client material, putting together showreels
– Ensuring client CV’s are up to date
– Going to see clients and potential clients in the theatre/screenings
– Processing contracts, issuing invoices and keeping track of monies
– Providing full administrative support to the agents
– Speaking with Clients, Casting Directors, – —- Producers, Directors on a daily basis.
– Diary management for the office, the agents and the clients

Qualities and Skills:

– Being able to work well with other members of the department team
– Very strong attention to detail and organisational skills
– Trustworthy and accurate as will be dealing with highly confidential material
– Outstanding communication skills
– Strong attention to detail
– Can-do attitude
– A passion for film, television and theatre

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 19th May 2023

As part of our commitment to building a diverse workforce we encourage applications from those who are currently unrepresented in our own workforce and wider industry. However you identify and whatever your background, we welcome you to apply.

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United Agents Ltd (UA) is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre and comedy. We’re currently recruiting an experienced Agent’s Assistant to work directly for an Agent who specialises in representing playwrights, screenwriters, directors and designers within our Film, TV & Theatre Department.

Responsibilities will include all aspects of talent management – dealing with clients, theatres, broadcasters and producers on a daily basis, diary management, processing and keeping track of contracts, updating client biographies, as well as responsibility for the invoicing and tracking of client payments.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to attend opening nights and screenings (where appropriate), as well as be expected to provide general support to maintain the smooth running of the office.

The successful candidate will have exceptional organisational, written and verbal skills, a good knowledge of (and passion for) theatre, film and television (drama specifically), have a can-do attitude, a keen eye for detail and be proficient in the use of MS Office. We are looking for candidates with strong experience who have previously assisted an Agent and therefore politely ask that only those with relevant experience apply.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 22nd May 2023

As part of our commitment to building a diverse workforce we encourage applications from those who are currently unrepresented in our own workforce and wider industry. However you identify and whatever your background, we welcome you to apply.

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United Agents Ltd (UA) is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre and comedy. We’re currently looking to hire an additional Floating Assistant to join our successful and busy Actors Department with an immediate start.

Our Floating Assistants work across all offices within our Actors Department, providing additional support and holiday cover within Agent’s offices when necessary. The role requires someone who can multi-task in all areas of talent management – dealing with a wide range of clients, casting directors, producers and the media. The role requires someone who is hugely adaptable and has great attention to detail, and would suit an individual keen to take the next step in their career, working with a number of high profile offices.

We’re looking for a candidate with exceptional organisation, written and verbal skills who has a good knowledge of film, television and books. A can-do attitude is important, as is proficiency in the use of MS Office. It would be helpful if the successful candidate has at least one year’s experience either having worked in an agency or casting and be happy to turn their hand to anything.

Due to the requirements of the position, we are only able to consider applicants with the experience outlined.

Closing date: 10am, Monday 15th May 2023

As part of our commitment to building a diverse workforce we encourage applications from those who are currently unrepresented in our own workforce and wider industry. However you identify and whatever your background, we welcome you to apply.

Please apply via the link:

United Agents Ltd (UA) is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre and comedy. We’re currently recruiting a Social Media Co-ordinator, reporting to the Social Media Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is able to work at a pace with exceptional attention to detail supporting our high-profile clients.

Responsibilities – Social Media

-Assisting the Social Media Manager in planning, executing, and maintaining all social media activity for United Agents.
-Actively collate social media stories from across the company, across all departments and re-format into a useable social media format.
-Attend all departmental weekly meetings.
-Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies. For example, Departmental Q&A’s, competitions etc.
-Measure and report performance through social analytics.
-Identify social media trends (hashtags) and act on them accordingly, when appropriate.
-Graphic design – the ability to create engaging static imagery and engaging sharable videos.

Responsibilities – Website

-An understanding of maintaining multiple websites across a number of platforms
-Train and support new members of staff on how to use the website fully.
-Work with the Social Media Manager and the web developers to maintain the website’s functionality and provide recommendations where necessary.
-Offer general support to members of staff in all web-related issues.
-Checking that all news stories and any outward facing content follows house rules; and to help assistants to understand and use house rules where necessary.

Desirable skills

-Social media knowledge and conscious of upcoming trends.
-Have a passion for the entertainment industry (Film, TV, Theatre etc.)
-Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Premiere and other editing software is a plus.

Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 17th May 2023.

Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

As part of our commitment to building a diverse workforce we encourage applications from those who are currently unrepresented in our own workforce and wider industry. However you identify and whatever your background, we welcome you to apply.

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The successful candidate will be supporting Alice Coles in her office, to ensure the clients receive the best possible service. As their assistant, you will need to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a talent agency to hit the ground running, have a ‘can do’ attitude and ideally have basic knowledge of contracts and relationships with Casting Directors or their assistants. You will be working on a list of established, senior clients as well as an exciting growing list of up-and-coming talent. You will need to be a passionate, hard-working person who is excited about the opportunity to work in a fast-paced team and take your career to the next level.

Duties (some of):
o Reading scripts and providing breakdowns
o Answering calls; speaking to and dealing with clients and industry professionals
o Support with scheduling client’s diaries with auditions, ADR, travel, press etc
o Handling queries for and on behalf of clients
o Tagmin admin, including auditions, tapes, invoicing and diaries
o Editing clips and showreels
o General admin support and office responsibilities
o Scouting for new talent
o Office duties (shared among assistants)

What you need (essential):
• Experience at a talent agency (min 2 years – this role is right for someone who has previously assisted a senior agent to a high level).
• A knowledge of and relationships with Casting Directors and their assistants
• Basic PACT/Equity contract knowledge – television, film and theatre.
• Experience of using Spotlight
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Tagmin, experience using it a big plus.
• Great organization and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• A positive can-do attitude
• Strong IT skills