Assistant to Co-Chairman

The Gersh Agency•Beverly Hills, CA

4h•$21

About The Position

Gersh is a leading global entertainment and sports agency, representing a diverse roster of clients across film, television, sports, theater, comedy, branding, publishing, and digital media. Gersh is the fastest-growing major agency, respected for its hands-on, client-first approach and commitment to driving innovation and success. Following an equity investment from Crestview Partners in 2023, Gersh has advanced its long-term growth plan, acquiring the Digital and Alternative departments of the A3 Agency and You First—one of the world’s top sports and entertainment agencies. With clients at the heart of every decision, Gersh leverages strategic insights and decades of experience to strengthen its resources, empowering clients to achieve success across the global media landscape. About the role Gersh is seeking a highly organized, driven Assistant to support our Co‑Chairman, who oversees the Below‑the‑Line (BTL) and Motion Picture Literary departments and represents an exceptional roster of writers and directors. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of entertainment industry experience – preferably assisting a high‑volume executive – and thrives in a fast‑paced, detail‑heavy environment. This role offers strong growth potential for someone passionate about film and eager to learn the business from the inside out.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Detail-oriented, motivated and ability to manage multiple projects and expectations.
Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
Positive attitude, highly organized, and ability to work well under pressure.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity and experience working with top executives, production companies, and key players across the entertainment industry is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a high volume of emails and phone calls from clients, producers, production companies, studio executives/staff, and accounting departments.
Generate client deal memos, invoices, and start paperwork.
Send clients script submissions and set client meetings.
Update client avails, resumes, and websites.
Communicate deal points to the accounting department through Trust Accounting and assist with payment tracking.
Maintain and update project tracking grid.
Prepare monthly expense reports.