Assistant, Head of Development

Description

About Us

Independent Artist Group (IAG) was launched 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 the premiere independent music touring agency with a roster of superstar stadium and arena acts, as well as cutting-edged emerging music and comedy artists. The result is a powerful new voice in full-service artist representation that combines our entrepreneurial passion to create ground-breaking partnerships for our clients across multiple business lines and platforms, with our renowned deal making acumen and rich industry relationships our agents provide. 

What We Are Looking For

This position will assist two seasoned Agents in our Scripted Literary department, as well as participate in supporting the Agency's top tier roster of writers, production companies, intellectual property, and high-profile producers. The position requires a communicative and thoughtful individual who can take initiative while learning on the job.

Duties

· Rolling calls, managing calendars, and taking notes

· Booking/coordinating travel

· Drafting bookings and invoices

· Managing departmental records/databases, and cross-departmental grids

· Communicating with high-profile studio/network executives, producers, and managers while understanding the importance of confidentiality and professionalism

· Maintaining and tracking expenses

· Reading scripts

Skills And Qualifications

· Strong organizational skills: impeccable ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines

· Strong attention to detail: resourceful, proactive, reliable, trustworthy, and assertive

· Impeccable follow-through: the ability to initiate projects, develop timelines, and meet deadlines

· Ability to maintain discretion and a high level of confidentiality

Education And Experience

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or 1-2 years’ of professional experience

· Prior agency and/or management experience is a plus, but not required

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

· Experience reading and covering scripts and books is a plus

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.