Assistant, Alternative & Factual Programming

What We Are Looking For

This position will assist two seasoned Agents in our Alternative and Factual Programming department, as well as participate in supporting the Agency's top tier production company and producer roster. The position requires a communicative and thoughtful individual who can take initiative while learning on the job. Interest and willingness to be mentored is highly important. This desk has a track record of upward mobility within the department.

Duties

• Rolling calls, managing two high volume calendars, and taking notes
• Tracking client schedules, potential opportunities, and overall execution of deals
• Collect, assemble & track client and creative submissions
• Managing departmental records/databases, and cross-departmental grids
• Optimize efficiency and communication between clients and production/development teams
• Communicate with high-profile studio/network executives, producers, managers & talent while understanding the      importance of confidentiality and professionalism
• Maintain and track expenses.
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information, as needed

Skills And Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills: impeccable ability to multi-task and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Impeccable attention to detail: resourceful, proactive, reliable, trustworthy, and assertive
• Timely follow-through: the ability to initiate projects, develop timelines, and meet deadlines
• Ability to maintain discretion and a high level of confidentiality

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or 1-2 years’ of professional experience
• Prior agency and/or management experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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, PRISM), 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.