Assistant - Television Literary

VERVE • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Verve is seeking an Assistant in our Television Literary department. You'll be working directly on some of the most active TV desks in the business - fielding high-volume calls, managing client materials, and sitting at the center of deal-making and creative development in the television space. The assistant-to-agent track is streamlined at Verve, and if you're serious about a future in television representation, this is the seat to be in. You'll gain unmatched access to the way deals are structured, staffing season operates, and writer careers are built - all while working alongside agents who operate across business verticals to deliver the best, client-first approach in the industry.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of full-time assistant experience at a talent agency or management company - television experience a strong plus
• Comfortable managing high call volume and thriving in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Polished written and verbal communication - client and executive interaction is a daily part of this role
• Absolute discretion with confidential client and deal information
• Outstanding time management, multi-tasking, and follow-through under pressure
• Sound judgment and the ability to make decisions quickly and independently
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft suite, Airtable a plus
• A genuine passion for television - you read scripts and pilots, follow the development landscape, and know who's running what room and who's buying what

Nice To Haves

• Airtable a plus

Responsibilities

• Roll a high volume of calls and manage a fast-moving inbox
• Interface with clients, showrunners, studio and network executives, and producers with professionalism and discretion
• Send, track, and manage client script submissions and materials across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms
• Provide script coverage and maintain a strong pulse on the television market - pilot season, staffing, and series development
• Coordinate meetings for agents and clients
• Collaborate effectively across all levels of the agency and take initiative on special projects

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed