Assistant to Digital Agent

The Gersh Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Job summary

Gersh Agency seeks an Assistant in the Digital Department in New York to support an agent with brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, product licensing, and digital client relations.

The ideal candidate has at least one year of digital/entertainment experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for talent, influencers, and pop culture. This role offers a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and a clear path toward becoming a Digital Talent agent.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior time management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate follow through.
• Demonstrated interest in talent/influencers, music, sports, entertainment, and pop culture.
• Willingness to commit for two years to pursue a Digital Talent agent path.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including monitoring emails, screening phone calls, and calendar management.
• Draft, send, and track all deal memos and campaign execution with brands and agencies.
• Source and expand the digital talent database using various tools and social knowledge.
• Coordinate with accounting to input client bookings and submit invoices.
• Communicate professionally with high‑profile clients, managers, brand partners, and executives.
• Perform ad hoc duties for projects as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Discretion

CRM proficiency

Tools

Airtable

Microsoft Office

Job description

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. As the fastest-growing major agency, Gersh is 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 growth decision, Gersh is harnessing strategic insights and decades of experience to strengthen its resources, empowering clients to realize success across all areas of the media landscape.

About the role

Gersh is seeking an Assistant to support an agent in the Digital Department of our New York City office. Digital manages everything from brand partnerships to affiliate marketing, product licensing and beyond. They specialize in representing digital‑first talent in all verticals and have huge success in building out their brand businesses. The ideal candidate has an interest in becoming a digital talent agent, a passion for all things in the digital sphere and at least one year of professional experience in the entertainment industry, specifically within digital, public relations, advertising and/or branding.

Duties

• Provide administrative support, including monitoring emails, screening phone calls, and calendar management.
• Act as liaison for clients with brands and third‑party marketing agencies, which includes drafting, sending, and tracking all deal memos and campaign execution.
• Source and support the expansion of the digital talent database using a variety of tools and social knowledge.
• Partner closely with accounting department to input client bookings and submit invoices.
• Effectively communicate and interact with high‑profile clients, prospective clients, managers, brand partners, and executives with the utmost professionalism.
• Ad hoc duties for projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Prior internships or job experience in the digital landscape is preferred.
• Some accounting knowledge, skills or experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior time management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions efficiently and effectively using critical thinking and practical approaches.
• Able to work well in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent follow through.
• Demonstrated interest in talent/influencers, music, sports, entertainment, and pop culture.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (proficiency in Airtable or another CRM platform is a plus).
• Willingness to make a two‑year commitment + strong interest in the career track to become a Digital Talent agent.

Compensation

$21/hour + Full Benefits

Why Join Gersh?

• Direct mentorship and exposure to senior leadership within one of the industry's fastest‑growing agencies.
• Opportunity to work alongside some of the most respected professionals in talent representation.
• Meaningful career development path for individuals seeking future agent opportunities.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values growth, initiative, and innovation.
• Access to a diverse portfolio of clients and projects spanning film, television, digital media, sports, comedy, and beyond.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.