Senior Assistant

Job Description

Verve Ventures Senior Assistant

Job Details

Job Type

Full-time

Los Angeles, CA

Description

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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 Senior Assistant to support the Verve Ventures 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.

Verve Ventures is the independent film finance and sales team at Verve. The Ventures group’s producorial approach takes high-quality, creator-driven material from script to screen—and everywhere in between.

Ventures is currently out in the marketplace with psychological thriller THE PROCESS starring Don Cheadle, Halle Berry, and Garrett Hedlund; erotic thriller CAROLINA CAROLINE starring Samara Weaving, Kyle Gallner, and Kyra Sedgwick; psychological thriller PALETTE starring Hunter Schafer and Noomi Rapace; and supernatural thriller THE WHISTLER starring Diane Guerrero and Juan Pablo Raba.

Recently released titles include Lionsgate’s GREEDY PEOPLE starring Joseph Gordon Levitt, Himesh Patel, Lily James, and Simon Rex; 2023 TIFF Official Selection and NYT Critic's Pick KNOX GOES AWAY starring and directed by Michael Keaton with Al Pacino and James Marsden; NYT Critic's Pick SNACK SHACK starring Nick Robinson and produced by MRC for Paramount; WINTER SPRING SUMMER OR FALL starring Jenna Ortega, SXSW Grand Jury and Audience award winner I LOVE MY DAD starring Patton Oswalt; and EMILY THE CRIMINAL starring Aubrey Plaza.

Upcoming releases from the Ventures group include FIGHT OR FLIGHT starring Josh Hartnett which sold competitively to Paramount and SACRAMENTO starring Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskine.

You will:

1. Interface with high-profile clients, managers, and executives with utmost professionalism.

2. Complete daily administrative tasks, including answering/rolling a high volume of phone calls, manage a high volume of email, scheduling, and preparing expense reports.

3. On an as needed basis, attending meetings with both internal and external stakeholders to take notes and update relevant grids.

4. Record data on team goals and accomplishments, client performance, marketplace statistics, etc.

5. Liaise with film-making teams to insure VV has key art, trailer, full feature links, still photography (when available) to upload to our system

6. Assist in handling film festival planning, including boking travel, schedule meetings, and handle ticketing requirements.

7. Coordinate buyer screenings from start to finish, including sending invites, tracking RSVPs, and day-of tasks.

8. Liaise with film-making teams to insure VV has key art, trailer, full feature links, still photography (when available) to upload to our system

9. Awareness of and tracking materials and information in the marketplace (sales out of major film festivals, films available for sale, specs, books, IP, etc.)

10. Assist Coordinators in preparing and compile notes from various company-wide meetings, including compiling noteworthy news.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 1 year of full-time assistant experience at an agency/management company.

2. Professional personal presentation (dress and verbal communication) is a must, as client interaction is common

3. Able to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

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

5. Avid consumer of media

6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

7. Outstanding time management and multi-tasking skills, strong follow-up

8. Must practice discretion at all times and safeguard confidential information

9. 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-d9mvo7-18-191-123-154-42 in your application.