Agent Assistant, TV Literary

The Gersh Agency•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Gersh is seeking a detail-oriented and organized self-starter for an Assistant position in their TV Literary department. This role requires a passion for the television industry and the ability to work on-site, 5 days a week in the New York office. Daily duties include script coverage, rolling calls, tracking client appointments, making submissions, and heavy scheduling. The ideal candidate is resourceful, articulate, intelligent, and aims to become a literary agent.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
At least 1 year of professional entertainment industry experience.
At least 1 year of prior administrative experience.
Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Meticulous attention to detail and follow-up.
High level of initiative and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Positive attitude, highly organized, and ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
Strong proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Willingness to make a 2-year commitment in the role.

Nice To Haves

Prior talent agency or management company experience is recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support, including rolling calls, interfacing with clients and reviewing materials.
Schedule meetings and coordinate with managers, other assistants and executives, as needed.
Draft email correspondence, send submissions, and track incoming/outgoing materials.
Manage expense reports and travel coordination.
Interface with top executives, production companies and key players across the entertainment industry.
Provide script coverage.
Track client appointments.
Make submissions.