Assistant

• Act as key administrative support for a Manager representing clients within the entertainment industry • Execute administrative needs including rolling calls, scheduling, submissions, file organization and record-keeping • Manage calendars, coordinate travel, prepare itineraries, organize auditions, and other administrative tasks for the manager and clients • Brand campaign support • Comedy advancing support • Communicate directly with agent teams, publicists, attorneys, productions, and other external parties on behalf of clients • Bachelor’s degree • Preferred 1-2 years of experience within the entertainment industry. • Experience with InEntertainment, Breakdowns Express/CastIt, Vimeo, Outlook strongly preferred • Excellent communicator in written and verbal form • Attention to detail • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills • Self-sufficiency; the ability to anticipate needs and be proactive • Attends theater and live comedy shows regularly, passionate and knowledgeable about the Chicago market • Flexible team player willing to do what it takes to get the job done; adaptable and enjoys a challenge • Comfortable handling confidential information • Interest in growing as a manager • Based in Chicago and willing to commute to Talent Manager’s working location in a hybrid capacity Artists First is a leading talent management and production company with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago. We produce TV shows and feature films as well as represent and manage the careers for some of the finest actors, writers, directors, and producers in the entertainment industry.