Assistant to Agent, Unscripted TV/Alternative Media Department - Beverly Hills, United States - Gersh

    Gersh
    Gersh Beverly Hills, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Gersh has been a force in the entertainment industry since its founding in 1949. With a commitment to excellence and hands-on representation, Gersh – a full-service agency with over 300 staff, including more than 130 agents – has earned an unrivaled legacy in Hollywood. In 2023, an equity investment from Crestview Partners signaled a new era for the agency, beginning a global expansion plan.

    The Gersh Agency is seeking an exceptional, highly motivated, and detail-oriented Assistant to support an Agent in our Unscripted TV/Alternative Media Department. The department manages everything from sports broadcasting to gameshows, as well as podcasts, reality TV, the digital space, NIL opportunities, and documentaries. We specialize in packaging TV shows by connecting talent with showrunners and producers that work behind the scenes to help create concepts of hit shows. The ideal candidate has a passion for representing top-tier talent in the business, is eager to execute brand deals and endorsements in the digital space, will be able to juggle constantly changing priorities, handle a wide range of administrative and executive support in a high-pressure environment, and work well within a team.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    · Manage a high volume of phone calls and emails from staff, clients, and client managers

    · Prepare expense reports and coordinate travel (as needed)

    · Maintain availability grid and send out submissions for all bookings and personal appearances

    · Draft, send, and track all deal memos

    · Effectively communicate and interact with high-profile clients, prospective clients, managers, and executives with the utmost professionalism

    · Ability to make sound decisions efficiently and effectively using critical thinking and practical approaches

    · Ad hoc duties for projects as needed

    JOB REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

    · Bachelor's degree required

    · Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion

    · Prior internships and/or strong interest in unscripted preferred

    · Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    · Superior time management and multi-tasking skills

    · Able to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

    · Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up

    · Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

    · Willingness to make a two-year commitment is strongly preferred

    PAY RATE: $20/hour

    and eligibility for benefits