Assistant to Below the Line (BTL) Production Agent/ Partner

About us

The Gersh Agency 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. Gersh is the fastest-growing major agency, 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 decision, Gersh leverages strategic insights and decades of experience to strengthen its resources, empowering clients to achieve success across the global media landscape.

About the role

The Gersh Agency seeks an efficient, multi-tasking Assistant for the Feature/Television division of the BTL Production Department. Clients include Award winning producers, cinematographers, production designers, costume designers, and editors. Position is similar to other agency talent or literary assistant positions but with an emphasis on the production aspect of the business.

Duties

Manage a high volume of emails and phone calls from clients, producers, production company and studio executives/staff, and accounting departments.

Effectively communicate and interact with high-profile clients and executives with utmost professionalism.

Ability to make sound decisions efficiently and effectively using critical thinking and practical approaches.

Keep track of client's incoming weekly payments and follow up with payroll when overdue.

Generate client deal letters, invoices, and start paperwork.

Send clients script submissions and set client meetings.

Update client avails, resumes, and websites.

Communicate deal points to the accounting department through Trust Accounting and assist with payment tracking.

Maintain and update project tracking grid.

Prepare monthly expense reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Prior talent agency experience is recommended but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Able to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills are paramount.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to make a two-year commitment.