MP Literary Coordinator

Job Description

MP Lit Coordinator

Job Type

Full-time

Los Angeles, CA

Description

verve (vu^rv)

a) enthusiasm in literary or artistic work

b) energy in the expression of ideas

c) aptitude; talent; organized

Verve is a premier talent agency providing global representation for clients across film, television, publishing, digital, and books-to-screen.

Founded in 2010, the agency prides itself on discovering the most exciting new voices in entertainment and guiding the careers of some of the most sought-after storytellers in the world. Verve clients have been recognized by the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize. Continually disrupting an industry with its innovation and ability to be reflective of an ever-changing landscape, Verve’s client-first approach provides unparalleled service, influence and career-building with a passion matched only by that of their clients.

Verve is seeking a driven Coordinator to support the MP Literary team with key business initiatives and all administrative duties as needed. The ideal candidate must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment while multi-tasking and appropriately handling confidential information.

You will:

1. Interface with high-profile clients, managers, and executives with utmost professionalism
2. Manage various grids for the team, which are the ongoing lists of all active projects and the main source of informational flow when it comes to sourcing and tracking opportunities for our clients
3. Maintain lists of studio mandates and reports in coordination with covering agents
4. Record data on team goals and accomplishments, client performance, marketplace statistics, etc.
5. Track jobs booked by our clients and jobs filled by non-clients
6. Track signing pursuits
7. Prep for and take notes in various team meetings and sending follow up immediately after
8. Keep track of your team’s client premieres
9. Compile noteworthy news in coordination with other coordinators
10. Awareness of and tracking materials in the marketplace (specs, books, IP, etc.)
11. Keep track of studio executive and producer changes
12. Keep lists of production company and other creative-focused deals with studios
13. Network and build relationships with coordinators and executives at other companies to source information
14. Prepare for and compile notes from various company-wide meetings, responsibilities shared with other coordinators

Requirements

1. Minimum of 2 years of full-time assistant experience at an agency/management company
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Outstanding time management and multi-tasking skills, strong follow-up
4. Must practice discretion at all times and safeguard confidential information
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Verve is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy or any other legally -recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Verve also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform the Verve’s People Department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5v650-3-145-111-3-42 in your application.