Assistant to Co-Chairman at The Gersh Agency

Beverly Hills, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 May, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

25 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organization, Detail-orientation, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Confidentiality, Pressure Management, Client Management, Deal Memos, Invoicing, Payment Tracking, Expense Reporting

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

About us Gersh is a leading global entertainment and sports agency, representing a diverse roster of clients across film, television, sports, theater, comedy, branding, publishing, and digital media. Gersh is the fastest-growing major agency, respected for its hands-on, client-first approach and commitment to driving innovation and success. Following an equity investment from Crestview Partners in 2023, Gersh has advanced its long-term growth plan, acquiring the Digital and Alternative departments of the A3 Agency and You First—one of the world’s top sports and entertainment agencies. With clients at the heart of every decision, Gersh leverages strategic insights and decades of experience to strengthen its resources, empowering clients to achieve success across the global media landscape. About the role Gersh is seeking a highly organized, driven Assistant to support our Co‑Chairman, who oversees the Below‑the‑Line (BTL) and Motion Picture Literary departments and represents an exceptional roster of writers and directors. The ideal candidate has 1+ years of entertainment industry experience – preferably assisting a high‑volume executive – and thrives in a fast‑paced, detail‑heavy environment. This role offers strong growth potential for someone passionate about film and eager to learn the business from the inside out. Duties Manage a high volume of emails and phone calls from clients, producers, production companies, studio executives/staff, and accounting departments. Generate client deal memos, invoices, and start paperwork. Send clients script submissions and set client meetings. Update client avails, resumes, and websites. Communicate deal points to the accounting department through Trust Accounting and assist with payment tracking. Maintain and update project tracking grid. Prepare monthly expense reports. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Familiarity and experience working with top executives, production companies, and key players across the entertainment industry is strongly preferred. Detail-oriented, motivated and ability to manage multiple projects and expectations. Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to handle highly confidential information with discretion. Positive attitude, highly organized, and ability to work well under pressure. Compensation $21/hour + Full benefits Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Assistant will manage high volumes of communications from clients and industry contacts, generate necessary documentation like deal memos and invoices, and coordinate client meetings and script submissions. Duties also include updating client information, communicating deal points for payment tracking, maintaining project grids, and preparing monthly expense reports.