Assistant

Verve Talent & Literary Agency

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

Description
The Opportunity

We’re hiring Assistants for several busy desks across the agency. This is a hands‑on role at the center of the business: you’ll work closely with agents, get real exposure to deals, clients, and material, and build relationships across the industry. For someone serious about a career in representation, it’s the best seat in the house.

What You’ll Do
  • 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
Why Verve
  • Direct mentorship from agents invested in your growth
  • A clear path for advancement, with a track record of promoting from within
  • Exposure to a wide range of clients, projects, and departments
  • A collaborative, fast-paced culture where good ideas are heard regardless of title
  • Health, dental & vision, 401(k).
  • Generous PTO schedule.
  • Industry event access.

This is a full-time, in-person role located in Los Angeles, CA. Employment is contingent upon the candidate's eligibility to work in the United States in accordance with applicable law. Verve is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels of the company.

Requirements
What We’re Looking For
  • 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.
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