Assistant to Commercial Agents

DON BUCHWALD & ASSOC INC PACIF; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time benefits

Job summary

Buchwald is seeking an entry-level Assistant to Commercial Agents in our New York office. The role is designed for a motivated learner who can juggle diverse tasks across on-camera, voiceover, and social media, while supporting a team of agents.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, discreet, and proactive, with strong communication. This position offers full-time benefits and room to grow within the agency.

Qualifications

• Long-term career in a Talent Agency roles.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-starter who takes initiative to get things done.
• Tech savvy with PC, MS Office, Zoom; quick learner.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Team-first mentality with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist commercial agents in the New York office as an entry-level, on-the-job learner.
• Cover multiple aspects of the commercial business (on-camera, voiceover, social media).
• Handle administrative tasks, scheduling, and coordination with teams.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn and adapt quickly to new systems and processes.

Skills

Passion for talent agency

Excellent organizational skills

Ambition and initiative

Tech savviness with PC and MS Office

Discretion and confidentiality

Composure under pressure

Team player

Education

BA/BS preferred

Tools

PC

MS Office

Teams

OneDrive

Zoom

DocuSign

Job description

Description

Assistant to Commercial Agents

WHO WE ARE:

Buchwald was launched by Don Buchwald and five associates in 1977. Today, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, we are an industry leader in talent representation. Built on the cornerstone of our commercial and broadcast departments, our full-service agency offers representation in every area of the entertainment industry: commercial, broadcast, film, theatre, television, literary, feature film packaging, personal appearance, syndication (radio, television and digital), unscripted, branding/digital, and emerging talent. With over forty-five years of experience, we have mastered the art of representation with dedication, perseverance, determination, and passion.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Buchwald is looking to hire a highly motivated Assistant to a Commercial Agents in the NY office. This is an entry-level position that requires initiative while learning on the job. Interest in becoming a Commercial agent is preferred. Candidates need to be organized, strong administrator, a team player, proactive, ambitious, detail-oriented and computer savvy. As this position requires covering many different aspects of the commercial business (on-camera, voiceover, social media), candidates must be a quick learner and open communicator. The most successful assistants can multi-task and have a naturally good ear and eye for talent.

COMPENSATION

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $21- $22/hr. This position also is eligible for full-time employee benefits. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.

PLEASE NOTE:

Buchwald does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by the company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Buchwald will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity. Buchwald is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Passion: You are passionate about a long-term career within a Talent Agency.
• Superb organizational skills: You are highly organized and detail-oriented, while still thinking big picture.
• Ambition: You are a self-starter who takes the initiative to get things done!
• Tech Savviness: Proficient with PC, MS Office, Zoom + can quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent judgment: You must be able to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Composure: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can remain calm under pressure.
• A team-first mentality: You enjoy contributing to a greater goal, can anticipate needs and willing to “go the extra mile.”

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS from an accredited University or College is preferred.
• Experience within a talent agency or management company highly preferred.
• Entertainment and agency internship experience is a plus!
• Knowledge of InEntertainment, and Breakdown Express is a plus but not required.
• Proficient with PC, Microsoft Office Suite (including Teams and OneDrive), Zoom, and DocuSign.
• Desire to grow within the agency.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong networking and communication skills, with exceptional phone etiquette.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized.
• Collaborative team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.