Talent Agent – Film/TV Production £40k-£45k, HARRISON PURSEY MEDIA SPECIALISTS | London, | Guardian Jobs

This Talent Agency who work with below the line film/production talent is looking for somebody with experience in film/TV production or as an Agent / Assistant to represent and grow their own roster of Production people. Working as part of a small, friendly team who are passionate about their clients, their work and representing them authentically, you will have the opportunity to find and nurture talent, facilitate new collaborations and offer them work on exciting projects.

Key responsibilities :

• Sourcing and interviewing potential new talent, verifying references
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with Clients, Producers and Production Companies
• Proactively sourcing new business opportunities for all talent you represent, submitting talent suggestions for Commercials, Music Promos, TV and Film. Reading scripts for potential projects
• Managing each Client’s diary online, liaising with production companies and crew to ensure availability and confirm bookings when offered
• Negotiating deals, drafting contracts, creative invoices and chasing payments
• Creating online profiles for new clients, writing biographies, updating CVs, managing and promoting Clients on social media and in industry press
• Watching Client work
• Attending industry events and submitting entries for Industry Awards
• General office admin and support to the Managing Director when required

Required skills and experience :

• Production / industry experience essential to understand Client’s requirements and to give accurate advice
• Exceptional organisational, interpersonal and communication skills – phone and email
• Knowledge of contracts and deal memos desirable, along with good contacts/relationships with Producers and production companies
• A strong team player with passion for the industry and an excellent work ethic
• Experience with Macs and proficiency with MS Office essential

Further details :

• This could either be full time or part time (3 days)
• Hours : 9:30-18:00 with 1 hour lunch break. Possibility of some longer hours and potentially weekend work to attend festivals and screenings
• 4 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Based at the office in Victoria, SW1
• To start ASAP