Comedy Touring Floater at The Gersh Agency

Beverly Hills, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

21.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Contract Administration, Financial Tracking, Analytical Skills, Multi-tasking, Time Management, Professional Communication, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Office, Administrative Support, Discretion

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

About the company 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. As the fastest-growing major agency, Gersh is 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 growth decision, Gersh is harnessing strategic insights and decades of experience to strengthen its resources, empowering clients to realize success across all areas of the media landscape. About the role The Gersh Agency is hiring a new and exciting position that will support our Comedy Department in LA. We are looking for a highly motivated, and detail-oriented Comedy Floater to work closely with agents and assistants in the Comedy Department. Primary responsibilities include assisting with the administration of contracts, tracking authorizations and correspondence, tracking payments and deadlines, and analyzing/mitigating discrepancies. The ideal candidate has an interest in learning the comedy business, and is able to juggle constantly changing priorities, provide administrative support in a high-pressure environment, and work well within a team. This role will be floating and requires strong math and analytical skills. This position is on-site in our Beverly Hills office. Duties Track and monitor personal appearance contracts, deposits, final figures Manage ticket counts for shows and help with research as needed Special projects may include helping agents prepare for trade shows, conferences, etc. Manage a high volume of phone calls and emails Effectively communicate and interact with internal staff, talent, managers, and purchasers with utmost professionalism Ability to make sound decisions efficiently and effectively using critical thinking and practical approaches Covering desks when primary assistants are out Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Personal Appearance/Concert/Touring/Live Events experience preferred Handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion Prior Talent Agency experience preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to work with numbers accurately and efficiently Superior time management and multi-tasking skills Able to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment Strong attention to detail and excellent follow-up skills are paramount Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Willingness to make a 1–2-year commitment is strongly preferred Compensation $21/hour + Full Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Comedy Department by managing contracts, tracking payments, and monitoring appearance figures. Handle high-volume communications and cover desk duties for primary assistants as needed.