Assistant – Film & Television Department

Where:Located in the heart of Londons bustling and creative Soho United Agents is one of Londons leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film TV books theatre and comedy.

Who:We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant to join our Film & Television Department working for an Agent specialising in writers and directors in TV film and theatre. This Agent is also one of the Heads of the Film & TV Department.

This is a very busy office requiring strong organisational skills and the ability to multi-task as well as discretion. The ideal candidate will be confident and articulate possess the ability to remain calm under pressure and demonstrate a natural communication style. Attention to detail is crucial.

You will be responsible for various aspects of talent management support in a busy office environment such as invoicing the processing and logging of contracts scheduling meetings for the Agent and clients reading scripts maintaining the smooth running of the office as well as providing full support to the Agent in terms of organising their client list and managing client relationships.

Key responsibilities:

• Invoicing tracking and chasing payments
• Handling a high volume of emails and calls both from clients and producers
• Script reading on behalf of Agent/Clients
• Organising meetings
• Logging and following up on submissions and availability checks
• Ensuring client online CVs are up to date
• Processing contracts and organising filing
• Providing full administrative support
• Diary management
• Booking international and domestic travel and accommodation

Key Skills:

• Trustworthy and discreet as you will be dealing with highly confidential material
• High level attention to detail and the ability to prioritise
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• The ability to work efficiently at a fast pace
  

Essential:

• High level organisational written and verbal skills
• A highly skilled communicator in person on the phone and in writing
• Experience of working within the industry with a producer or broadcaster or at a literary agency
• A passion for and good knowledge of television film and theatre including an enthusiasm for reading scripts etc.
  
  

Although some prior experience is preferable a sense of humour together with a cheerful and enthusiastic attitude is particularly welcome.

Closing date: 10am Friday 29th August 2025

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