An exciting position has arisen for a bright candidate to build a career within one of the country’s leading talent management agencies.
The Agent Assistant joins a team of junior and senior agents and has the potential to grow and develop within the talent management industry. You will capitalise on previous experience and take your career to the next level.
Background:
Founded in 2003, M+C Saatchi Talent is a unique talent management agency guiding and developing the careers of respected individuals across multiple disciplines.
We continuously challenge and drive ourselves to create and discover the best and most lucrative opportunities available. Our reputation and contact base allow us to access key decision makers in the media, broadcasting and branding sectors.
Our depth of experience and knowledge, combined with total dedication, provides uniquely tailored management to strategically build successful careers.
Our reputation is built on what we deliver.
You’ll work as part of a team to manage the strategic careers of talent including but not limited to commercial campaigns, broadcast, publishing and social media. Some of the key responsibilities will be:
- Liaising with talent on a regular basis, handling diary coordination and logistical support
- Day-to-day support in administrative tasks, reporting and updating key company systems
- Supporting the team in building a robust pipeline of new business that flows into the business
- Identifying potential brand partners and the decision makers within organisations and coordinating how to pitch to them appropriately
- Researching and building relationships with new brands and nurturing existing relationships with commercial and broadcast organisations
- Utilising the M&C Saatchi network to identify internal opportunities
- Managing inbound enquiries for all opportunities across the client base
- Coordinating and attending regular shoots and filming schedules
- Maintaining website and databases
This is a role ideally suited to someone who has worked in an office environment before (ideally within media or entertainment), is ambitious and wants a career in talent management.
You will bring:
- Experience of multiple diary management
- Excellent organisational skills, able to multi-task and prioritise accordingly
- Proficiency with Outlook, Google and Apple calendar applications Knowledge of social media platforms and their best practices
- The ability to design presentations and decks using PowerPoint, Canva or similar
- High quality written skills including spelling and grammar
- A Strong communicator with a confident and articulate telephone manner
- A relationship builder with great people skills
- Able to work autonomously and cooperatively on group tasks and proactivity when required
- A team player – someone content working in a busy, hands-on office with the ability to work from home, and the office, with clear lines of communication within the wider team
- Able to work in a target and deadline-driven environment Interested in and have knowledge of sport, fashion, entertainment and the wider broadcast and media landscape
- Able to think strategically and understand the long-term impact of short-term decisions on talent Discrete and you operate with upmost integrity and confidentiality
To Apply
If you have the drive and skills we’re looking for, we want to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role.
Please note: Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to everyone individually. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please assume your application has not been successful.
Please send CVs to enquiries@mcsaatchimerlin.com