What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant position at Artists First?
ASSISTANT
Artists First is seeking an experienced entertainment Assistant to support a Talent Manager. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with excellent communication skills and impeccable attention to detail. The ability to multitask, manage a high-volume of information, and handle shifting priorities is essential to the position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as key administrative support for a Manager representing clients within the entertainment industry
- Execute administrative needs including rolling calls, scheduling, submissions, file organization and record-keeping
- Manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare itineraries, organize auditions, and other administrative tasks for the manager and clients
- Brand campaign support
- Comedy advancing support
- Communicate directly with agent teams, publicists, attorneys, productions, and other external parties on behalf of clients
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree
- Preferred 1-2 years of experience within the entertainment industry. Agency/management experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with InEntertainment, Breakdowns Express/CastIt, Vimeo, Outlook strongly preferred
- Excellent communicator in written and verbal form
- Attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Self-sufficiency; the ability to anticipate needs and be proactive
- Attends theater and live comedy shows regularly, passionate and knowledgeable about the Chicago market
- Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done; adaptable and enjoys a challenge
- Comfortable handling confidential information
- Interest in growing as a manager
- Based in Chicago and willing to commute to Talent Manager’s working location in a hybrid capacity
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Artists First is a leading talent management and production company with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. We produce TV shows and feature films as well as represent and manage the careers for some of the finest actors, writers, directors, and producers in the entertainment industry. Our unique culture and care for each other and our clients are just some of the reasons why Artists First is among the entertainment industry's best places to work. The company has been in business for over 25 years and continues to be an extremely competitive, vibrant, and cutting-edge management company within the industry.
Artists First is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability.