Agency Desk Assistant - Mentorship, Growth & Access

Verve Talent & Literary Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental benefits

401(k)

Generous PTO

Job summary

Verve Talent & Literary Agency is seeking Assistants for busy desks in Los Angeles. This hands-on role places you at the center of the business, collaborating with agents, handling calendars, submissions, and deal tracking, while gaining exposure to deals, clients, and material.

You’ll support day-to-day operations, manage relationships across departments, and contribute to client accounting. Aloft in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of on-desk experience at an agency, management company, studio, or network
• Exceptional attention to detail; nothing slips through the cracks
• A true interest in pursuing representation and a long‑term career in the business
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in real time
• Comfort with numbers and basic client accounting (prior experience a plus, but we’ll train the right person)
• Clear, polished written and verbal communication
• Discretion, composure, and sound judgment with confidential information
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented attitude and a genuine eagerness to learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite. Airtable and IE experience a plus but not required

Responsibilities

• Run a high-volume desk: phones, calendars, scheduling, and correspondence
• Coordinate meetings, pitches, auditions, and submissions for clients
• Track, log, and distribute scripts, books, and other material
• Read and cover material, with the chance to weigh in on projects and clients
• Keep client lists, databases, and internal reports accurate and up to date
• Liaise with clients, buyers, managers, attorneys, and colleagues across departments
• Assist with client accounting, including tracking payments and commissions, reviewing deal terms against incoming checks, and flagging outstanding balances
• Handle expense reports, travel arrangements, and general administrative support
• Anticipate your agent’s needs and keep the desk running smoothly under pressure

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion

Proactive, solutions‑oriented

Interest in representation

Willingness to learn

Numbers knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Airtable

Job description

Verve Talent & Literary Agency is seeking Assistants for busy desks in Los Angeles. This hands-on role places you at the center of the business, collaborating with agents, handling calendars, submissions, and deal tracking, while gaining exposure to deals, clients, and material.

You’ll support day-to-day operations, manage relationships across departments, and contribute to client accounting. Aloft in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment awaits the right candidate.