Commercial Department Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Buchwald is looking to hire a highly motivated Floating Assistant in the NY Commercial Department. This is an entry-level position that requires initiative while learning on the job. Interest in becoming a talent agent is preferred.

Candidates need to be organized, a team player, proactive, ambitious, detail-oriented and computer savvy. As this position requires covering many different aspects of the commercial business (on-camera, voiceover, promo, animation), candidates must be a quick learner and comfortable with different personalities and styles. The most successful floaters have the ability to multi-task and jump in when needed on a moment's notice.

This opportunity is currently available in-person in our NY office.

Position Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
• BA/BS from an accredited University or College is preferred.
• Previous talent agency experience is helpful
• Knowledge of InEntertainment and/or Casting Networks is a plus but not required
• Demonstrated passion for Entertainment and Media
• Desire to grow within the agency
• Excellent written & communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Proficient with PC, MS Office, Zoom
• Ability to comfortably interact with high profile clients and to use high level of discretion/confidentiality
• Nimble and flexible to succeed in a fast-paced environment and handle ad hoc requests
• A self-starter with the ability to think proactively
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Act as interim coverage for Assistants to provide continual and consistent support to Agents
• Administrative duties booking appointments, managing calendars, email correspondence, rolling calls, preparing expense reports, and additional projects as needed.

COMPENSATION:
Salary Range: $19-$20 per hour plus overtime. Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; sick and vacation time.

PLEASE NOTE:
Buchwald does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by the company to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that Buchwald will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.

Buchwald is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.