Assistant

Description

Assistant

Los Angeles, CA

Description:

Verve Talent & Literary Agency is a premier talent agency providing global representation for clients across film, television, publishing, digital, theatre, and books-to-screen.

Founded in 2010, the agency prides itself on discovering the most exciting new voices in entertainment and guiding the careers of some of the most sought-after storytellers in the world. Verve clients have been recognized by the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize. Continually disrupting an industry with its innovation and ability to be reflective of an ever changing landscape, Verve’s client-first approach provides unparalleled service, influence and career-building with a passion matched only by that of their clients.

Verve is seeking an Assistant who is enthusiastic about representation. The ideal candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment and have a desire to learn the business. Verve's Teams include: Motion Picture Literary, Television Literary, Television Directing, Non-Fiction, IP, Talent, and Verve Ventures.

Responsibilities: 

• Interface with high-profile clients, managers, and executives with utmost professionalism
• Answer/roll a high volume of phone calls; Manage a high volume of email
• Coordinate meetings
• Prepare expense reports
• Send and track client submissions/materials
• Provide script coverage
• Arrange travel
• Effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels
• Take initiative for additional responsibilities and special projects as they occur or as needed

Requirements

  Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months of full-time assistant experience at an agency/management company
• Professional personal presentation (dress and verbal communication) is a must, as client interaction is common
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding time management and multi-tasking skills, strong follow-up
• Able to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Must practice discretion at all times and safeguard confidential information
• Ability to make sound decisions efficiently and effectively using practical approaches
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word
• Avid consumer of media