Assistant to Talent Agents

WHO WE ARE:

Buchwald was originally founded in 1977. Today, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, we are an industry leader in talent representation. Built on the cornerstone of our commercial and broadcast departments, our full-service agency offers representation in every area of the entertainment industry: commercial, broadcast, film, theatre, television, literary, feature film packaging, personal appearance, syndication (radio, television and digital), unscripted, branding/digital, and emerging talent. With over forty-five years of experience, we have mastered the art of representation with dedication, perseverance, determination, and passion.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Buchwald is seeking an eager & motivated Assistant to join our Talent Department. This opportunity is currently available in-person, in our Los Angeles office. This is an entry-level position that requires initiative while learning on the job. Interest in becoming a talent agent is essential. This position will work closely with talent agents to support talent outreach, communication, and development of the Talent Department. Candidates need to be organized, ambitious, detail-oriented and computer savvy, and have strong administrative skills. Must be able to multi-task, handle a heavy volume of calls and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

COMPENSATION

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $21- $22/hr. This position also is eligible for full-time employee benefits. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Passion: You are passionate about a long-term career within a Talent Agency.
• Superb organizational skills: You are highly organized and detail-oriented, while still thinking big picture.
• Ambition: You are a self-starter who takes the initiative to get things done!
• Tech Savviness: Proficient with PC, MS Office, Zoom + can quickly learn new systems.
• Excellent judgment: You must be able to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Composure: You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can remain calm under pressure.
• A team-first mentality: You enjoy contributing to a greater goal, can anticipate needs and willing to “go the extra mile.”

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS from an accredited University or College is preferred.
• Experience within a talent agency or management company highly preferred.
• Entertainment and agency internship experience is a plus!
• Knowledge of InEntertainment, and Breakdown Express is a plus but not required.
• Proficient with PC, Microsoft Office Suite (including Teams and OneDrive), Zoom, and DocuSign.
• Desire to grow within the agency.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong networking and communication skills, with exceptional phone etiquette.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized.
• Collaborative team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

PLEASE NOTE:

Buchwald does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by the company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Buchwald will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity. Buchwald is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.