Senior Assistant Talent Agent
hace 28 días
London
Client Care: • Building an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of clients including theatre attendance, screenings & recordings where relevant., • Ensuring all client information is accurately recorded on the Company database systems., • Regularly update client CVs, show reels and other information relating to clients e.g., Spotlight., • Fostering and maintaining good relationships with clients, production companies and key business contacts to assist in seeking out opportunities for clients., • Ensuring these relationships are always kept on a professional basis., • Organizing clients’ meetings (including - transport, hotel and restaurant bookings, hair and wardrobe appointments as required)., • Maintaining up to date schedules and recording details on the Company database., • Organizing any in-house audition digital taping for the clients, this includes reading in when required, then editing the filmed material for submission., • Handling commercial submissions for clients under the supervision of the Senior Agent Team., • Update Spotlight/IMDB, collate materials (photo, showreel etc). Ensuring the Company has an accurate record of new client finance details including bank details and tax status., • Ensuring contracts are accurately administered, recorded, and can be quickly accessed., • Entering information into the Company database and other relevant systems., • Drafting and reviewing contracts following agent negotiations, ensuring that all terms are in line with those agreed with the client., • Ensuring that Contracts are signed by all parties as quickly as possible, tracking progress, monitoring, and chasing where necessary., • Negotiating specific terms and client fees for other projects as directed by the Senior Agent Team., • Helping to assess the suitability of potential new clients and assisting Agent in putting forward clients in a way which best highlights their strengths and suitability for work., • Following up on all proposals made by the Agency and asking for feedback if clients are unsuccessful., • Being alert to and aware of the potential newsworthiness of client’s work., • Organizing interviews, press and shoots as required with the Agency’s Press Team. Co-ordinating logistics for clients’ press and publicity schedules., • Ensuring travel and schedule information is clear and up to date; that the client has everything they need, and any issues are dealt with., • Organizing flowers, cards, and tickets for press nights. Collating reviews of performances and premieres., • Drafting web profiles for new clients and their work according to Company style guidelines., • Ensuring that information and images regarding existing clients is regularly updated in order to offer the client premium promotion opportunities and provide high quality information for producers and casting directors., • Writing news articles for the website following Company style guidelines., • Promoting clients through the effective use of social media e.g. Twitter, Facebook and other emerging technologies in close consultation with Agents., • Fielding telephone calls to the office and responding to routine enquiries., • Ensuring that the office runs smoothly including filing, dealing with incoming and outgoing post, organizing couriers and handling fan mail., • Managing queries and internal communications as required. Working closely with other members of the team, sharing information, ideas, and networks., • Keeping an accurate Day Book of all calls to the office, taking accurate and detailed messages., • Experience in an Assistant Agent position. Previous work experience within a talent agency is essential., • A passion for and knowledge of the industry – across film, theatre, and television Excellent communication skills – written and verbal., • Familiarity with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel) Experienced and confident user of video editing packages/software (Clip Champ, Video Pad, iMovie), • A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in your work Excellent organizational and time management skills – you need to be able to cope with a large workload and multi-task., • Ability to work under pressure and with interruptions., • A confident, warm personality, who is sociable and loves the entertainment industry., • A person who inspires trust., • A team player who can contribute positively to the team., • Someone resilient, adaptable, and creative, • Someone who is highly motivated with a strong work ethic, • Someone with a flexible approach to problems – a person who can learn quickly.
