Assistant to Digital Agents

<p><strong>About Gersh</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>About the role</strong></p> <p>Gersh is seeking an ambitious Assistant to support <em>two </em>Agents within the Digital department at our New York City office. Digital manages everything from brand partnerships to affiliate marketing, product licensing and beyond. They specialize in representing digital-first talent in all verticals and have huge success in building out their brand businesses. The ideal candidate for this position has an interest in becoming a digital talent agent, a passion for all things in the digital sphere and at least one year of professional experience in the entertainment industry, specifically within digital, public relations, advertising and/or branding. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is driven, resourceful, highly organized, proactive, and passionate about building a career in Digital.&nbsp;</p> <p>Note: This is a double-desk assistant position that supports two Digital Agents. The needs will vary across the two desks.</p> <p><strong>Duties</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide administrative support, including monitoring emails, screening phone calls, setting calls and meetings across multiple calendars, and managing calendar.</li> <li>Act as liaison for clients with brands and third-party marketing agencies, which includes drafting, sending, and tracking all deal memos and campaign execution.</li> <li>Source and support the expansion of the digital talent database using a variety of tools and social knowledge.</li> <li>Partner closely with accounting department to input client bookings and submit invoices.</li> <li>Effectively communicate and interact with high-profile clients, prospective clients, managers, brand partners, and executives with the utmost professionalism.</li> <li>Ad hoc duties for projects as needed.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree required.</li> <l