Handle Recruitment is working with a well -known live music agency to source a Senior Agent Assistant to join their growing team.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing, distributing and filing emails for Agent/Booker
- Liaising and assigning work and tasks to other Assistants
- Dealing with TM / PM detail requests, keeping Agent/Booker informed of any developments
- Chasing deposits– alert agent / booker if Accounts make you aware these are late
- Collating detailed information in preparation for meetings
- Inputting all offers into the schedule upon receipt – to include all detail ie. stage times, support info, marketing budget etc.
- Guest lists requests
- Keeping on top of festival line ups / schedules and alerting Agent to any changes, approval of festival merchandise
- Announce on sale plans from promoter to management team, to include pre- sale management if applicable
- Liaising with the record label / management regarding media partners
- Sending artwork to management for approval and getting approval to Promoters
- Issue and record contracts – to management & Tour managers & Promoters
- Liaising between promoters and tour managers regarding the Artists’ invoicing for their fees and advising on ways to reduce withholding taxes where applicable
- Applying for work permits where applicable
- Booking travel and hotels for agents
- Assisting with agents diary management
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven long term experience, knowledge and understanding of live music agencies
- Experience of coordinating international shows / tours to arena, stadium and festival headline status
- A proven track record in coordinating diaries and logistics of a highly confidential nature in a similar environment or comparative organisation
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent skills on programmes such as Excel and Word
- Attention to detail, great time keeping and the ability to prioritise and juggle lots of tasks at once
This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled and experienced Agent Assistant looking to forge a career at a Live Agency in a very well respected organisation with a fantastic roster.
Immediate interview for successful candidates, please email a CV and covering letter to catriona@handle.co.uk
