Category: Vacancies

Reporting to Hannah Boulton & Nicola Biltoo
Start Date: Early April
Salary: £29,250 PA

THE ROLE: Hannah Boulton and Nicola Biltoo each represent a list of established and emerging writers, directors and producers working across theatre, film and television.

As assistant you will be responsible for managing their diaries, liaising with producers and clients on their behalf, and tracking contractual negotiations, current shows, and payments.

MAIN DUTIES:
• General PA duties: booking meetings and calls, answering phone calls, emails and
arranging travel and accommodation.
• Assisting with general administration.
• Liaising with clients, setting up client meetings and calls, and sending client writing samples/CVs.
• Updating The Agency’s website, individual client biographies for our website and providing content for The Agency’s twitter and Instagram feeds.
• Helping with reviewing changes in drafts of contracts using Word comparison and tracked changes tools.
• Dealing with the administration of client contracts: issuing, sending out for signature, tracking, logging, scanning, and archiving contracts when fully executed.
• Keeping all Agency accounting systems up to date; includes entering client deals into our accounts systems, raising invoices for payments and chasing all client payments on the Agency system.
• Collating and communicating relevant industry and client news, e.g. up and coming production news and reviews of client shows.
• Keeping record of clients’ professional commitments.
• Reading scripts, seeing shows and reporting back on them.
• Training for the negotiation and administration of simple agreements for the agent’s clients (always under the supervision of a senior agent). Liaising closely with a senior agent to assist in the handling of more complex agreements

THE CANDIDATE
We welcome applications from candidates who demonstrate the following:
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people in a professional context, and to build crucial connections with clients, colleagues, your line manager, and external contacts.
• An ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail, while working in a fast-paced environment and balancing multiple priorities.
• Computer literacy, with accurate and fast typing speed.
• Demonstrable passion for theatre, film and television
• A desire/ability to evaluate scripts and productions and to articulate your opinion

We are committed to diverse, inclusive recruitment, regardless of disability, race, age, colour, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis.

Please let us know if you would like further information, support with access requirements or an informal chat to find out more about the role on 0207 908 0973.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please email Indie Miller (imiller@theagency.co.uk) with “Agents’ Assistant Application” in the subject line and include your CV and a covering letter. Please include in the covering letter:
• if there are Agency clients you admire, or projects by Agency clients that you have enjoyed, and why
•your enthusiasm for film, TV and/or theatre
•why you want to work at The Agency
•what interests you about the work of a literary agency
•how your skills, experience or personality are well matched to it

Application deadline: 17th March 2023

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 an Assistant to support Co-Agents in our Talent (Actors) department.

This role centres around delivering excellent client care and systems administration to maximise success for the Agents’ clients, provide best possible service to production and publicity partners, support the development of the Agents’ Office, and build loyalty to Curtis Brown.

We are looking for an assistant with brilliant communication skills, excellent organisational and time management skills, great attention to detail, and a passion and enthusiasm for film, theatre and television. This role is the ideal opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of working for a busy office and the skill set to adapt, learn and assist efficiently. Some experience working within the creative industry, e.g. in a talent agency or casting agency, would be beneficial but is not a necessity as we will provide all the relevant training and support.

Why choose us?

We are a passionate group of people who love what we do and love working with each other.

We offer an extensive list of benefits designed to meet your needs for today and in the future, including: free yoga and personal training classes, many health and wellbeing tools and resources, eyecare vouchers, a bike to work scheme, season ticket loans, private healthcare (after 2 years’ service), a retail discounts portal, various employee groups to get involved in, and much more!

Please note this role is currently based on a mixed home/office work pattern, which is envisaged to continue in the medium term, but is subject to ongoing review.

We aim to build a creative environment that celebrates the differences of our clients and colleagues, offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. In our role as conduits and champions of cultural expression we are conscious of our responsibility to reflect the world around us. This means making a considered effort to create an inclusive culture in the workplace and promote opportunities for the broadest possible range of talent. We welcome all applications from people with interesting ideas, skills and experience.

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

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Start date: from 6th April 2023, notice period dependent

You can find more information about this role including details of how to apply on our website jobs page: www.curtisbrown.co.uk/page/jobs

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 20th March 2023.

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 an assistant to support a busy division at Curtis Brown, covering a broad spectrum of the industry including actors and creatives.

This role centres around delivering excellent client care and systems administration to maximise success for the Agents’ clients, support the development of the Agents’ Office, and build loyalty to Curtis Brown. It is an admin-heavy role that will be focused on the effective management of the office and personal schedules but will be front facing with clients and industry professionals.

We are looking for a full-time assistant with excellent communication skills, great attention to detail, a demonstratable 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.

Why choose us?

We are a passionate group of people who love what we do and love working with each other.

We offer an extensive list of benefits designed to meet your needs for today and in the future, including: free yoga and personal training classes, many health and wellbeing tools and resources, eyecare vouchers, a bike to work scheme, season ticket loans, private healthcare (after 2 years’ service), a retail discounts portal, various employee groups to get involved in, and much more!

Please note this role is currently mostly office based, with some flexibility for remote working.

We aim to build a creative environment that celebrates the differences of our clients and colleagues, offering equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, socio-economic background, age, disability, sexual orientation and national origin. In our role as conduits and champions of cultural expression we are conscious of our responsibility to reflect the world around us. This means making a considered effort to create an inclusive culture in the workplace and promote opportunities for the broadest possible range of talent. We welcome all applications from people with interesting ideas, skills and experience.

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

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Start date: from 6th April 2023, notice period dependent

You can find more information about this role including details of how to apply on our website jobs page: www.curtisbrown.co.uk/page/jobs

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Thursday 16th March 2023.

The Role:

In this role, you will be supporting the Head of Finance with general accounting duties. As their Accounts Junior you will be assisting with general ledger account reconciliations, as well as providing assistance to the Finance team with ad-hoc tasks.
They are looking for a passionate, hard-working person who is excited about the opportunity to work for a rapidly growing agency which is home to some of the world’s most renowned actors, writers, directors and creatives:

Duties:

• Assisting with the Sales and Purchase ledgers
• Assisting with bank account reconciliations and credit control
• Helping with VAT and FEU returns
• Assisting with payroll duties
• Ad-hoc duties supporting the Head of Finance

What you need (essential):

• Strong organisation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping
• Creative industry experience (acting industry preferable)
• Knowledge of SAGE
• Good Excel & Word skills.

What we’d like to see (bonus):

• Knowledge of Tagmin
• Experience in fast-paced environment

Revolution Talent are looking to recruit a part time accountant and bookkeeper to join our team. We need a candidate that can take control of all agency payments to clients, through chasing invoices to processing as well as taking control of the companies accounts. This role will require 2 – 3 days in the office

Main duties will include –
– Chasing invoices
– Weekly Payment runs
– VAT invoices and VAT payments for clients
– Liaising with client accountants
– Handling all monies received for the clients
– Keeping agents up to date with payments (creating spreadsheets)
– Solving queries for clients and agents
– Bookpeeing for the agency as whole
– Handling agency expenditure

Skills required –
– Past experience in accounts
– Knowledge of Tagmin
– Excellent attention to detail

The idea is to have somebody on board 2-3 days a week who can split their time between handling client payments and managing the agencies books. We need someone who enjoys working as part of the team, with a good sense of humour as this role will be based in the office.

Please email applications@revolutiontalent.co.uk

Permanent contract, full-time
Hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-6pm – office based in Central London
Salary: £26,000 + per annum, commensurate with experience
Start date: ASAP
Application deadline: Friday 10th March

Who we are

The Soho Agency is a leading literary, theatrical and talent agency based in Soho, London. We represent clients across a range of areas including internationally best-selling authors
and illustrators, leading writers, directors and creatives for theatre, film and TV, award winning on-screen and digital talent, high-profile speakers, and major brands. We are a
boutique agency (currently with 24 employees but expanding) with a rich history and a high profile client list. See our website at www.thesohoagency.co.uk

The role

We are looking for a pro-active and unflappable candidate with strong organisational skills to provide full time administrative and creative support. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen interest in the media industry, who is looking to gain experience of working in talent management. This is a Central London based role and will also involve supporting the team in the management of the office. Full training will be offered although experience of working in an office environment is required.

Experience & Skills:

• A demonstrable passion for media and ideas as well as knowledge and enthusiasm for the arts, culture and current trends, current affairs and popular culture
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including Outlook, Word, Excel – inc. spreadsheets & PowerPoint)
• Confident and clear communication skills
• An enthusiasm for collaborative work as well as a self-starter who can work independently without direct task supervision
• An exacting attention to detail, an ability to manage several tasks at once and good problem-solving skills are key, as is the ability to work well under pressure
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proven work ethic

Job Specification

• Working alongside others in the TV & Digital team on day-to-day tasks that may arise from the running of a small, independent and busy agency. This may include
monitoring inboxes, organising files, ordering supplies, answering the phone, making drinks and greeting guests
• Creating and updating pitch documents and media kits; sending out and tracking pitch materials and submissions
• Updating agency database Bradley Phillips (training will be provided, though previous knowledge of BP would be welcome)
• Organising digital files and maintaining and updating records on internal databases and systems in relation to contacts and finance details
• Managing and creating social media posts from company accounts and supporting client publicity
• Managing website updates and writing news stories, handling fan mail
• Spearheading trend and market research projects for existing clients and assisting in
finding and identifying potential new areas of business and clients
• Monitoring inboxes, reading and reporting on important approaches and license requests
• Responding to interview and charity requests
• Diary and phone management– scheduling meetings, appointments, reservations and booking travel
• Liaising with clients and companies and assisting clients as necessary

The Soho Agency employs people on the basis of their abilities. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please apply with your CV and a covering letter (which includes your notice period, if relevant). Applications to be marked for the attention of Hebe Field at admin@thesohoagency.co.uk.

Job Title: Management Assistant
Company: Avalon Management
Location: London
Reports to: Manager (Richard Allen-Turner) and Lee Hammerman (Manager)

Avalon is a multi-award-winning talent management, television production and live promotion group with offices in London, Los Angeles and New York.

Avalon, Artist Rights Group (ARG) and The Agency represent a prolific roster of artists including comedians, actors, presenters, writers and directors. Avalon’s numerous ground-breaking returning television shows currently in production include: Not Going Out (BBC), the UK’s longest running sitcom on air; Taskmaster (Channel 4), the BAFTA-winning hit entertainment format showing in 150 countries; multi Emmy-winning, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO); The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), one of the network’s most successful entertainment show launches since 2010; Starstruck (HBO Max/BBC), a sitcom from Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Rose Matafeo; Buffering (ITV), a sitcom co-created by and starring BAFTA-winning comedian and voice of Love Island, Iain Stirling; Breeders, the comedy series starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard (FX/Sky); the immediately recommissioned, The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show (BBC); a brand-new series of the iconic comedy football show blending football fanaticism with celebrity chat, Fantasy Football League (Sky); and multiple comedy specials for Amazon Prime Video, HBO Max and Netflix.

Other landmark Avalon shows include BAFTA winning and multi Emmy-nominated Catastrophe (Amazon Prime Video/Channel 4), multi BAFTA-winning TV Burp (ITV), and Workaholics (Comedy Central USA). Avalon also distributes its catalogue of programmes to over 150 countries worldwide. Avalon has produced many globally successful podcasts and is regularly at the top of the UK iTunes chart with the multi-award-winning Shagged. Married. Annoyed by Chris and Rosie Ramsey.

As a leading promoter of live comedy, Avalon produced Newman and Baddiel: Live at Wembley, the UK’s first arena comedy show; Jerry Springer: The Opera, the first West End show to win all four UK ‘Best New Musical’ awards; and has continued to produce and promote live shows globally, as well as promoting more winners and nominees of the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award than any other company.

THE ROLE
Oversee smooth running of both Manager’s office and schedule/diary management, handling
clients’ projects and inbound enquiries, and central management systems and processes:

SPECIFIC DUTIES:
– First point of call for all general clients’ enquiries for both Richard Allen-Turner and
Lee Hammerman clients
– Management of all work enquiries for clients, ascertaining all relevant information such
as fees, dates etc
– Keeping on top of requests, offers, contracts and industry news and communicating
internally
– Maintaining good relationships with clients, ensuring all their diaries are up to date and
that Manager is informed of any queries and new ideas
– Fielding of all internal enquiries from the live, marketing, press department and Avalon
Television production
– Liaising with Clients and producers submitting materials and setting up calls and
meetings.
– Seeing clients’ projects through from contracting stage through to invoicing, money
collection and final payment to clients, including administrating contracts and invoices
for clients and negotiating basic terms.
– Making all necessary arrangements for clients to carry out work obligations including
liaising with production teams to organise travel & itineraries
– Accompanying clients when necessary to live shows, public appearances and
recordings
– Writing and updating clients’ biographies
– Identifying relevant opportunities for clients and pitching them for work where
appropriate
– Manage weekly catch ups with Manager and keep on top of clients’ reporting,
– Oversee organising & filing all clients’ administration including correspondence,
contracts & payment info, delegating when appropriate
– General running of Manager’s office, including handling of calls, messages and
helping Manager to prioritise
– Liaising with MD’s personal PA on diary/scheduling, event planning
– Diary management and arranging travel/meetings/schedule for manager where
necessary
– Support MD during his television executive producing duties, by acting as the first port
of call for all clients and handling management workload in his absence.
– Processing expenses for MD and Manager with the finance team.

THE CANDIDATE
– Experience of working in a fast paced, successful agency/ management company
– Experience of and comfortable working with high level, busy talent
– Understanding and interest in both television production and live comedy advantage
– Enthusiastic and fast learner with keenness to take on new projects
– A calm demeanour, composed and unflappable under pressure
– Mature and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
– Ability to retain detailed information
– Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
– Ability to multitask and be flexible
– Excellent people skills, effective verbal communication including the ability to relate
well with others and ability to adapt style as needed
– Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, think creatively, manage own
time and take initiative to drive projects
– Ability to instigate, improve and constantly refine working systems of Manager’s office

We’re an equal opportunities employer and are keen to encourage applications from individuals
from under-represented groups.

Simon & How are the agency that exciting, creative and talented people are proud to call home. We are now recruiting for an Agent’s Assistant.

Ideally but not essentially, you’ll have:

– 1-2 years experience in talent management
– Proficiency in Spotlight and Tagmin

It is essential that you will have:

– A passion for Dance across Theatre, Film and Television
– An ability to pick things up quickly, be able to multitask and work well under pressure
Strong email & telephone skills
– If you are ambitious and love working with a positive and highly collaborative team then you could be exactly who we are looking for!



Working closely with three of our senior Talent Agents, you will be responsible for:

Sending out client auditions/self-tapes and availability checks
– Client and casting director liaison
– Attending showcases and helping to source new talent
– Attending events and productions that our talent are involved in
– General office duties including data entry, filing, invoicing, Spotlight submissions
– Holiday cover as instructed by the senior agents

In time, there is the exciting opportunity for growth within the company.

This role is full time and will require some evening and weekend work.

Salary is based on experience.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Want to apply?

Simply send your CV with a short cover letter about why you’d be great for the job to yas@simonhow.com and charlene@simonhow.com

We are looking for a new assistant to provide full time administrative and creative support for one of our Agents
representing creatives, directors and writers working within our fun and dynamic theatre, film and TV department
and to support the wider literary and talent agency. The ideal candidate will be energetic, confident, enthusiastic and
able to work both independently and as part of a small team. They will be highly engaged with the entertainment and
media industry with a particular interest in theatre, film and TV. They will have excellent organisational and
communication skills and be able to work calmly and flexibly with an understanding of the importance of excellent
client service. A confidence working with numbers and accounting is also essential and with previous experience of
working in an agency.

Job specification
• Administrative support to Agent in all aspects of their work.
• Invoicing and accounts processing using agency software (Bradbury Phillips) and working with accounts team
• Handling client and customer requests and enquiries
• Updating company website (biogs and news), client and agent diaries, records and systems
• Reading books and reporting on their potential to be adapted for TV, film or theatre. Helping prepare and
collate pitches for book to film/TV submissions
• Assisting with contracts and seeing them through to completion.
• Supporting agency’s social media and managing department social media posts from company accounts
• Any other general tasks that arise in the day-to-day running of a small and busy office
Experience & Skills:
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (including
Outlook, Word, Excel – inc. spreadsheets & PowerPoint).
• You will need to be able to demonstrate your passion for the theatre, film and TV industry, as well as your
knowledge and enthusiasm for the arts and culture more generally.
• You will have some experience in developed script reading and reporting skills and will have spent time
assessing and understanding dramatic art (film/TV/Theatre).
• You will be a confident communicator with a good sense of fun who enjoys a fast-paced working
environment
• Attention to detail, an ability to manage several tasks at once and good problem-solving skills will be key,
as will being able to work well under pressure
• Able to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proven work ethic
• Educated to degree level OR have commercial and/or industry experience
• Some accounting, invoicing and database entry experience an advantage

About The Soho Agency
The Soho Agency is a leading literary, theatrical and talent agency based in Soho, London. We represent clients
across a range of areas including award-winning on-screen and digital talent, internationally best-selling authors and
illustrators, leading writers, directors and creatives for theatre, film and TV, high-profile speakers and major brands.
We are a boutique agency (with 23 employees) with a rich history and a high-profile client list which includes Tim
Peake, Jessica Swale, Rangan Chatterjee, Colin Furze, Gabriella Slade and Dick & Angel Strawbridge. See our website at www.thesohoagency.co.uk

The Soho Agency employs people on the basis of their abilities. We welcome and encourage applications from
candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to admin@thesohoagency.co.uk

Deadline Weds 1st March

Please email a covering letter and CV
SUBJECT LINE: Agents Assistant 02/23 – PMA

Full Time: Monday to Friday + some evening visits to Theatre and Drama Schools
The job is based at our Elstree Film Studios office in Borehamwood
Please consider the commute before applying

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 based on productivity

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 and Agentfile, 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

We look forward to meeting you.