Assistant to the President

The Gersh Agency; Beverly Hills (CA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Gersh Agency seeks an experienced Assistant to support the President, gaining direct exposure to high-profile deals and leadership decisions in entertainment. You will manage schedules, communications, and critical operations in a fast-paced, prestigious environment.

Ideal candidates are proactive, highly organized, and capable of handling multiple priorities with discretion. This role offers mentorship and a clear path toward leadership within talent representation.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of entertainment industry experience.
• Agency/management/studio experience preferred.
• Experience supporting a busy desk in talent representation.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative and operational support within the Office of the President.
• Coordinate complex calendars, scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense reporting.
• Manage high-volume communications and meetings coordination.
• Build relationships with casting executives, managers, attorneys, publicists, producers and other industry professionals.
• Prepare, track, and distribute talent submissions and materials for opportunities.
• Coordinate auditions, meetings, and industry events while prioritizing talent and client needs.
• Anticipate administrative and business needs, identifying solutions and keeping priorities organized.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and project tracking in a fast-moving environment.
• Act as a key liaison across internal departments and external partners.

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Resourceful

Multitasking

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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 a highly motivated, seasoned Assistant to support the President. This is a rare opportunity to work directly with one of the agency's senior-most executives, offering unique visibility into how careers are built, deals are made, and business decisions are executed across the entertainment industry.

As a key member of the President's office, you will have a front-row seat to the full scope of talent representation, including client strategy, deal activity, business development initiatives, key industry relationships, and agency operations. This role offers unparalleled access to high-profile clients and many of the entertainment industry's most influential decision makers, including studio and network executives, producers, managers, attorneys, publicists, casting executives, and buyers.

Ideal for an experienced agency assistant, this position provides invaluable mentorship, exposure, and a strong foundation for those aspiring to build a long-term career in representation. We are seeking someone who is proactive, resourceful, highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment.

Duties

• Provide administrative and operational support within the Office of the President, offering unique visibility into agency leadership, strategic decision-making, client representation, and entertainment industry deal flow.
• Coordinate complex calendars, scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense reporting with precision and efficiency.
• Manage high-volume communications, including phone calls, email correspondence, meeting coordination, and follow-up.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with casting executives, managers, attorneys, publicists, producers, and other industry professionals.
• Prepare, track, and distribute talent submissions and materials for ongoing opportunities.
• Coordinate auditions, meetings, and industry events while ensuring talent and client needs are prioritized.
• Anticipate administrative and business needs, proactively identifying solutions and keeping priorities organized.
• Maintain accurate records, databases, and project tracking systems in a fast-moving environment.
• Act as a key liaison across internal departments and external partners to ensure seamless communication and execution.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 1 year of full-time experience within the entertainment industry; agency, management company, studio/network experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience supporting a busy desk in a talent representation environment is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing a long-term career in talent representation and agency leadership.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to interact professionally with clients and industry executives.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to remain composed and effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Commitment to learning, professional growth, and contributing to a collaborative team culture.
• Willingness to make a 2-year commitment in the role.

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.

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