Assistant to Literary Manager

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k)

Voluntary pet insurance

Sick, Vacation and Holiday time

Pet friendly office

Opportunity to gain amazing experience

Job summary

Untitled Entertainment is seeking an administrative assistant to support a literary manager in our Los Angeles office. This role requires excellent communication and meticulous calendar management, with duties including call handling, expense reporting, and coordination of submissions.

You'll build strong relationships with agents, producers, and directors while reviewing materials to prepare clear, concise coverage.

Qualifications

• At least one year of assistant experience in an agency or management company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in film, television, media studies, or related field.
• Must have a basic understanding of legal contracts and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Roll a high volume of phone calls and manage calendars.
• Schedule and calendar management; build itineraries for trips.
• Prepare and submit expense reports; manage submissions.
• Interface with high-profile clients, producers, and executives.
• Read, summarize, and analyze books and screenplays; provide coverage.
• Maintain a database of contacts for directors, writers, and talent.
• This is an in-office position.

Skills

Assistant experience

Legal contracts

Reading & summarizing

Discretion

Communication

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Adaptability

MS Office

Zoom

Education

Bachelor’s degree in film/TV/media studies or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Untitled Entertainment is seeking an administrative assistant to support a literary manager. This person will be performing all the typical admin duties: rolling calls, managing our calendars and client meetings, providing coverage, managing booking reports etc, and other duties as assigned.

Previous agency or management experience required. We’re looking for an excellent communicator with strong attention to detail who is passionate about TV/film.

This is a great opportunity to learn and grow where your thoughts and opinions on material will be valued and expected.

What you will do:

• Manage and roll a high volume of phone calls.
• Schedule and calendar management.
• Build itineraries for business trips, set visits and more.
• Manage booking reports.
• Prepare and submit expense reports.
• Manage submissions.
• Interface with high-profile clients, producers, and executives.
• Liaise between partners, agents, and peers.
• Read, summarize, and analyze books and screenplays and provide coverage.
• Maintain a database of contact information for directors, writers, and talent.
• This is an in office position.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

• At least one year of assistant experience in an agency or management company preferred.
• A genuine passion for the representation business in movies, television, and storytelling.
• Must have a basic understanding of legal contracts and correspondence.
• Must be an avid reader and read materials quickly and provide a clear synopsis of the material.
• Ability to exercise discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated a proactive disposition, resourcefulness, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient with Zoom meetings and presentations.
• Bachelor’s degree in film, television, media studies, or related field, required.

What we are offering you:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Sick, Vacation and Holiday time
• A pet friendly office
• The opportunity to gain amazing experience and work with amazing people

Who we are:

Untitled Entertainment is a top global management firm with offices in Los Angeles and New York. Untitled represents actors, writers, directors, producers, playwrights, and more.