Agency Trainee

Job Description

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking entry-level candidates to join our Agency Training Program in our New York office. The Program is intended for passionate, hardworking individuals who aspire to become Agents in the Entertainment Industry. Agency Trainees are the first to be considered for Assistant roles as they come available, as we prefer to train and promote from within.

The Program offers the unique opportunity for Trainees to work closely with Agents and Assistants, as well as exposure to APA's various divisions: Talent, Scripted Literary (TV/Feature), Physical Production, Music/Concerts, Alternative and Factual Programming (Unscripted TV), etc.

Duties

Trainees will support Agents and Assistants in all departments in a variety of administrative functions including:
• Mailroom duties
• Desk coverage – phones, calendar, expenses, arranging zoom meetings, etc.
• Special projects as needed

Skills And Qualifications
• Can do attitude with a strong work ethic; reliable and dependable
• Strong attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High comfort level with technology (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Impeccable follow-through: the ability to initiate projects, develop timelines, and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• High energy and enthusiastic
• Ability to comfortably interact with high profile clients
• Must be able to maintain a high level of discretion

Education And Experience
• Bachelors degree from an accredited University
• Prior internship or work experience; Entertainment-related internships a plus

Perks and Benefits

In addition to the base compensation for this role, IAG proudly offers many additional benefits to employees, including (but not limited to):
• Comprehensive company sponsored health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, fertility and family planning services, chiropractic and acupuncture care, and life and AD&D coverage
• 401(k) plan with company sponsored quarterly financial planning meetings
• Robust paid time off, including sick leave, discretionary time off, 12 paid company holidays and a two-week paid holiday at the end of the year
• Employee engagement: lunch & learns, company-wide day of service, employee resource groups (e.g. Women's Empowerment), intramural sports leagues, themed holiday activities (e.g. office-wide trick-or-treating, annual company holiday party, baking competition)

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.

Salary Description

$21/ hour

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g47ev1-18-226-93-207-42 in your application.