Talent Agent – Film, Television & Theatre | New York

BroadwayWorld SA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YOU Talent Agency LLC in New York City is seeking a motivated Talent Agent to join our New York team. You will manage, represent and develop a roster of actors and performers across film, television and theatre, while building relationships with casting directors and producers to expand opportunities in the US market.

Ideal candidates have experience in talent representation, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently within a collaborative international

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a talent agency, casting office, talent management company or related entertainment industry role is required.
• Strong understanding of the US film, television and theatre industries.
• Existing relationships with casting directors and other industry professionals are highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Breakdown Express and other industry platforms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• Commercially minded, proactive and confident in developing new business opportunities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative international team.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion and integrity.
• Must be based in New York City or the surrounding area and available for in-person meetings and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Manage, represent and develop a roster of professional actors and performers across film, television and theatre.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with casting directors, producers, creative teams and other industry professionals.
• Identify new opportunities for clients and actively submit talent for suitable projects.
• Negotiate contracts and employment terms on behalf of clients.
• Scout, interview and sign new talent to expand the agency's roster.
• Develop strategies to increase client opportunities, bookings and agency revenue.
• Attend industry events, theatre productions, showcases, screenings and networking opportunities.
• Maintain accurate client records, submissions, bookings and communications.
• Collaborate with our international teams to identify opportunities across different markets.
• Ensure compliance with relevant SAG-AFTRA and Actors' Equity Association regulations.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Business development

Tools

Breakdown Express

Job description

YOU Talent Agency LLC is an established international talent agency with offices in New York, London and Hamburg. We represent performers across film, television, theatre and live entertainment, working closely with casting directors, producers and industry professionals to develop and advance our clients' careers.

We are seeking a motivated, ambitious and commercially minded Talent Agent to join our New York team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an emerging or experienced agent who is passionate about talent representation, enjoys building industry relationships and wants to play an active role in expanding our presence in the US entertainment market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage, represent and develop a roster of professional actors and performers across film, television and theatre.

Build and maintain strong relationships with casting directors, producers, creative teams and other industry professionals.

Identify new opportunities for clients and actively submit talent for suitable projects.

Negotiate contracts and employment terms on behalf of clients.

Scout, interview and sign new talent to expand the agency's roster.

Develop strategies to increase client opportunities, bookings and agency revenue.

Attend industry events, theatre productions, showcases, screenings and networking opportunities.

Maintain accurate client records, submissions, bookings and communications.

Collaborate with our international teams to identify opportunities across different markets.

Ensure compliance with relevant SAG-AFTRA and Actors' Equity Association regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience in a talent agency, casting office, talent management company or related entertainment industry role is required.

Strong understanding of the US film, television and theatre industries.

Existing relationships with casting directors and other industry professionals are highly desirable.

Familiarity with Breakdown Express and other industry platforms.

Excellent communication, negotiation and organisational skills.

Commercially minded, proactive and confident in developing new business opportunities.

Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative international team.

High levels of professionalism, discretion and integrity.

Must be based in New York City or the surrounding area and available for in-person meetings and industry events.