Assistant to Digital Agents

The Gersh Agency; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The Gersh Agency in New York City is seeking an ambitious Assistant to support two Agents in the Digital department. The role focuses on administrative duties, coordinating campaigns, deal memos, and client liaison across brands and agencies.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in entertainment/digital, strong communication, and a drive to become a Digital Talent agent. This on-site position offers full benefits and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Discretion with highly sensitive information is essential.
• Internships or experience in the digital/entertainment landscape is preferred.
• Some accounting knowledge or experience is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Strong time-management and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to think critically and make decisions efficiently.
• Demonstrated interest in talent, influencers, music, sports and pop culture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Airtable or similar CRM knowledge is a plus.
• Commitment to a two-year career track toward becoming a Digital Talent agent.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, manage emails and calls, and coordinate multi-calendar scheduling.
• Act as liaison for clients with brands and agencies, drafting and tracking deal memos and campaigns.
• Source and expand the digital talent database using various tools and social networks.
• Collaborate with accounting to input bookings and process invoices.
• Communicate professionally with high-profile clients, managers, brand partners and executives.
• Handle ad-hoc duties for projects as needed.

Skills

Discretion

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Decision making

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

CRM basics

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM (Airtable)

Job description

About the Role

Gersh is seeking an ambitious Assistant to support two Agents within the Digital department at 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. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is driven, resourceful, highly organized, proactive, and passionate about building a career in Digital.

Duties

• Provide administrative support, including monitoring emails, screening phone calls, setting calls and meetings across multiple calendars, and managing calendars.
• Act as liaison for clients with brands and third‑party marketing agencies, 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 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.
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail and 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 commit to a two‑year period and strong interest in the career track to become a Digital Talent agent.

Compensation

$21 per hour + Full Benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.