Category: Vacancies

We are looking for a highly-efficient, self-motivated assistant to provide general office and administrative support.

Duties include:

• Client liaison
• Tracking and logging of deal memos and contracts
• Processing client statements
• Updating and maintaining database and website
• Uploading self-tapes
• General office admin

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and administrative skills, be MAC-friendly and be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Spotlight, TAGMIN and Cast It.

We are looking for someone who is resourceful and organised with a keen eye for detail and who has a passion for theatre, films and television.

Start date: April (tbc)

Please apply with CV to:
kevin@angelandfrancis.co.uk

This position needs at least two years’ experience working for a reputable agent and/or casting department. Salary; to be discussed with the right applicant. Probationary period of 3 months, thereafter an opportunity to create your own list.

Knowledge of all aspects of Screen/Theatre & Musical Theatre is essential.

The successful applicant must be motivated, confident, with excellent communication, computer skills, available for evening showcases, short notice theatre trips to see clients that may include overnight stays. Tagmin experience also necessary and an easy route to Wimbledon Village.

In conclusion all the above plus a jolly soul with a happy to help attitude.

www.lhartists.com

A Personal Assistant to Theatre Agent, Kirsten Foster and assisting generally in in the Theatre department, you will be providing administrative support to Kirsten and the rest of the team.

Main duties:
– Answering phone calls, arranging travel, forwarding post,
– Liaising with clients, setting up client meetings and calls and sending client samples.
– Updating the Agency’s website’s client page, and the individual client biographies, as well as providing content for the agency’s twitter page.
– 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 creating and maintaining client deal slips to track deals 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 for the department and seeing shows and reporting back on them in the fortnightly creative strategy meeting

Requirements
– Knowledge of and interest in the Theatre industry.
– Computer literate, with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Experience & Skills
– A minimum two years’ experience in the Theatre industry
– Exceptional attention to detail
– The ability to multitask and work closely with your agent and across a busy team
– The ability to work under pressure and to prioritise tasks effectively
– Dynamic positive approach and adaptability
– Excellent communication skills and confident telephone manner
– A passion for theatre and new writing in particular is an asset.

We are an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave, if you are interested please send a CV and covering letter to jobs@casarotto.co.uk by 1st March 2019.

Vivienne Clore are currently seeking a new Agency Assistant to join their team.

We are looking for someone with at least one years experience working within the entertainment industry.

A confident and committed team member with excellent communication and administrative skills; you will need to be able to prioritise your work load and adapt where necessary.

Working alongside all agents and assisting in the general day to day running of the office, you must also be able to work independently, be self-motivated and a good and amiable team member Attention to detail, excellent communication and meticulous organisation skills are required, as well as the ability to work under pressure.

A good understanding of Agentfile is desired.

We’re currently looking for experienced Temps to work across the company, in particular our Actors Department.

The successful candidates will have:
• Experience of working in a talent agency (particularly working in an Actors department), casting or production
• An excellent working knowledge of film, television and theatre
• A knowledge of existing Casting Directors
• Understand the nuances of working directly with Talent. Consequently, we’re actively looking at candidates who have experience of client facing work.
• Be computer literate and technically minded, together with a good knowledge of standard software packages
• Be able to work quickly and accurately
• Have a can-do attitude, enjoy being part of a team and able to think on their feet
• An ability to multi-task and prioritise workload efficiently and effectively

As many of our permanent members of staff originally started as Temps, we’re keen to develop on-going relationships and would be interested in hearing from those who perhaps are unable to Temp at present but may be interested in doing so in the future.

Please send a short covering email and CV, writing TEMPS in the subject header to jobs@unitedagents.co.uk

We do not accept application or enquiries by telephone or requests for feedback.

London based Entertainment, Drama & Comedy Management Company “Troika” represents over 300 clients ranging from UK national treasures to global screen stars and breakthrough Hollywood talent. Founded in 2005, the division consists of a team of experts with a wealth of experience in entertainment, drama and comedy. Troika is part of YMU Group, one of the leading integrated management companies in the US / UK – see www.ymugroup.com for further details.

Job Purpose:
To support our Drama & Comedy division for a period of 12 months with general administrative support. There is potential for the role to develop for the right candidate. It is a fast paced, ever changing environment and therefore we are looking for someone who can adapt quickly and remain calm under pressure. The Receptionist / Office Assistant should have the ability to approach demanding situations in an accommodating and polite manner, providing practical solutions to problems.

Key Responsibilities:
• Answering all incoming calls, interacting with clients and casting directors in a professional manner, taking and passing on messages
• Restocking office and kitchen supplies
• Handling incoming mail
• Ad hoc tasks working with the rest of the Drama & Comedy team

About you:
• Available immediately
• Excellent organisation and administration skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Confident with Microsoft Office
• Applicants must have the right to work within the UK

Curtis Brown is a leading international literary and talent agency, with a global reputation for excellence due to its extraordinary roster of clients within its actors, presenters and theatre, film and television, literary and below the line departments. They represent well-known names in the entertainment industry including actors, authors, directors, presenters and comedians amongst other talent.

The Talent Department at Curtis Brown is best known for developing and nurturing some of the most prominent actors in the industry. Their clients include Robert Pattinson, Dev Patel, Tom Holland, Billie Piper, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Arinze Kene and Jessica Barden.

We’re currently recruiting an intern looking to gain a valuable insight into the general running of a successful talent agency. You will be working in the office of two Talent Agents. You’ll gain hands-on experience of agency work. Our ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in an office, a confident telephone manner, excellent communication skills and be able to multi task under pressure. You should also have excellent administrative skills and a genuine interest in the industry.

We’d like to find someone who is available to start working with us immediately after the closing date and this internship lasts for 3 months.

You will earn pro-rata of £18,000 p.a. payable in arrears on the last working day of each month. Working hours are 9.30am to 6pm (with an hour for lunch).

You must also be either a British citizen or already have the legal right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to help interns with work permits, and we can’t help you with finding accommodation. You will need to make your own arrangements to live in the Greater London area during your placement.

To apply, visit our web page https://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/page/internships-at-curtis-brown and download a copy of the application form.

Send your completed form to: jobs@curtisbrown.co.uk making sure you put “Internship Scheme – Talent Department” in the subject line of your email.

Closing date for applications is Friday 15th February 2019.

Sharon Henry Management are looking for a new Intern to assist in their Central London based agency, representing actors and actress’s in the UK and internationally.

The ideal candidate will be organised, motivated, have a passion for the entertainment industry and be willing to learn. Confidence across social media would be desirable, as well as a good understanding of MS software.

The role will involve general admin duties, answering phones and shadowing/assisting the agent and the agent’s assistant.

Please send a CV and covering letter across to assistant@sharonhenry.co.uk

CVH Management is a theatrical agency that has represented creatives since 1991. Check out our website www.clarevidalhall.com to find out more about our current client list.

General Duties:
– Reading, collating and distributing reviews to the CVH Team
– Social media management (strategy and execution)
– Updating the CVH website and client CV’s
– Collecting and filing production photos
– Drafting CVH mail-outs to producers
– Industry research
– Assisting the administrator on a variety of administrative tasks

Ideal Candidate:
– Knowledge of theatre
– Interested in working in the arts
– Self motivated
– Team player
– Excellent written/verbal communication skills

Benefits:
– Opportunity to gain industry experience
– Varied duties
– Paid Position
– In-house barista

This is a part-time position from 10am-6pm, every Monday. Please send your CV and cover letter detailing your earliest start date to info@clarevidalhall.com

The BWH Agency are currently seeking a new Agency Assistant to join our team. Working alongside all agents and assisting in the general day to day running of the agency our ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years experience working within the industry. Attention to detail, excellent communication and organisational skills plus a knowledge of Equity agreements and Agentfile are just some of the traits we require. You will need to have an excellent sense of humour, a love of theatre, tv and film; and most importantly actors. A willingness and desire to attend shows and entertain guests is vital as is an ability to work well under pressure. You must be self-motivated, and a good and amiable team member. A particular knowledge of commercials is desired as are already established industry relationships.

If you are interested in this position please contact lisa@thebwhagency.co.uk with your C.V. and a covering letter.