Assistant, Unscripted

Independent Artist Group (IAG); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Independent Artist Group (IAG) in Los Angeles seeks an organized Assistant to support two Agents in Alternative & Factual Programming and assist with the agency's production roster. The role requires initiative, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is eager to learn, receptive to mentorship, and interested in developing a career in talent representation within the entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and/or 1–2 years of professional experience.
• Prior talent agency and/or management experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Rolling calls, managing two high-volume calendars, and taking accurate messages and notes.
• Tracking client schedules, potential opportunities, and the overall execution of deals.
• Collecting, organizing, and tracking client and creative submissions.
• Maintaining departmental records, databases, and cross-departmental tracking grids.
• Coordinating communication between clients, production companies, and development teams to support efficient workflows.
• Communicating with high-profile studio and network executives, producers, managers, and talent while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Maintaining and tracking expenses.
• Assisting with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive

Communication

Follow-through

Discretion

Team collaboration

Interest in entertainment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Talent agency experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Location: Los Angeles, CA

About Us

Independent Artist Group (IAG) was born upon the merger of Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and Artist Group International (AGI) in the summer of 2023. IAG combines the breadth of APA's renowned full-service representation capabilities as a legacy talent and literary agency in the entertainment industry with AGI's reputation as a premier independent music touring agency, representing superstar stadium and arena acts, as well as cutting-edge emerging artists in the music and comedy worlds. The result is a powerful new voice in artist representation, combining entrepreneurial passion, innovative partnerships, deal-making expertise, and deep industry relationships built over nearly a century.

What We Are Looking For

IAG is seeking a highly organized and motivated Assistant to support two seasoned Agents in our Alternative & Factual Programming Department, while also providing support to the Agency's roster of production companies and producers. This position requires a thoughtful, communicative, and proactive individual who can manage multiple priorities, take initiative, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, receptive to mentorship, and interested in developing a career in talent representation. A willingness to learn and contribute to the continued success of the department is essential.

Duties

• Rolling calls, managing two high-volume calendars, and taking accurate messages and notes.
• Tracking client schedules, potential opportunities, and the overall execution of deals.
• Collecting, organizing, and tracking client and creative submissions.
• Maintaining departmental records, databases, and cross-departmental tracking grids.
• Coordinating communication between clients, production companies, and development teams to support efficient workflows.
• Communicating with high-profile studio and network executives, producers, managers, and talent while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Maintaining and tracking expenses.
• Assisting with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize competing responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple assignments accurately and efficiently.
• Resourceful, proactive, reliable, and able to anticipate needs and take initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Timely and consistent follow-through, with the ability to initiate projects, establish timelines, and see assignments through to completion.
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively while remaining adaptable to changing priorities.
• Interest in television, alternative programming, factual entertainment, and the broader entertainment industry.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and/or 1–2 years of professional experience.
• Prior talent agency and/or management experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Perks and Benefits

In addition to the base compensation for this role, IAG proudly offers a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including (but not limited to):

• Comprehensive company-sponsored health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, fertility and family planning services, chiropractic and acupuncture care, and life and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Robust paid time off, including sick leave, discretionary time off, 12 paid company holidays, and a two-week paid holiday break at the end of the year.

Equal Employment Opportunity

IAG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.