Assistant to Digital Agent

The Gersh Agency • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Gersh is seeking an Assistant to support an agent in the Digital Department at its New York City office. The department manages brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, product licensing, and other business for digital-first talent across multiple verticals. The role is suited to someone interested in becoming a digital talent agent, passionate about the digital sphere, and bringing at least one year of professional entertainment-industry experience, particularly in digital, public relations, advertising, or branding.

The Assistant provides administrative and client-facing support, coordinates deal and campaign documentation, helps grow the digital talent database, and works with accounting on bookings and invoices. The position offers mentorship and exposure to senior leadership, as well as a career development path for people pursuing future agent opportunities. Gersh describes its culture as collaborative and entrepreneurial, with a focus on growth, initiative, and innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least one year of professional experience in the entertainment industry, specifically within digital, public relations, advertising, and/or branding.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Some accounting knowledge, skills, or experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior time management and multitasking skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions efficiently and effectively using critical thinking and practical approaches.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-through.
• Demonstrated interest in talent and influencers, music, sports, entertainment, and pop culture.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to make a two-year commitment and strong interest in the career track to become a Digital Talent agent.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internships or job experience in the digital landscape.
• Proficiency in Airtable or another CRM platform.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support by monitoring emails, screening phone calls, and managing calendars.
• Act as a liaison between clients, brands, and third-party marketing agencies; draft, send, and track deal memos and campaign execution.
• Source and support expansion of the digital talent database using a variety of tools and social knowledge.
• Work with the accounting department to input client bookings and submit invoices.
• Communicate and interact professionally with high-profile clients, prospective clients, managers, brand partners, and executives.
• Perform ad hoc duties for projects as needed.

Benefits

• Full benefits
• Direct mentorship and exposure to senior leadership
• Meaningful career development path for individuals seeking future agent opportunities
• Opportunity to work alongside respected professionals in talent representation
• Access to a diverse portfolio of clients and projects spanning film, television, digital media, sports, comedy, and beyond

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level