What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agency Trainee position at Independent Artist Group?
Description
About Us
Independent Artist Group (IAG) was launched upon the merger of Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and Artist Group International (AGI) in the summer of 2023. IAG combines the breadth of APA’s renowned full-service representation capabilities as a legacy Talent and Literary agency in the entertainment industry, with AGI’s reputation as the premiere independent music touring agency with a roster of superstar stadium and arena acts, as well as cutting-edged emerging music and comedy artists. The result is a powerful new voice in full-service artist representation that combines our entrepreneurial passion to create ground-breaking partnerships for our clients across multiple business lines and platforms, with our renowned deal making acumen and rich industry relationships our agents provide.
With a cultural ethos of innovation, creativity, collaboration, commitment, diversity, and inclusion, we empower our clients with the tools, resources, relationships, and opportunities that enable them to build their careers and brands across all media platforms. Furthermore, we empower all employees, at every stage, to leverage their talent and potential for the benefit of our clients, the agency, and their own personal growth.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking entry-level candidates to join our Agency Training Program in our Los Angeles office. The Program is intended for passionate, hardworking individuals who aspire to become Agents in the Entertainment Industry. Agency Trainees are the first to be considered for Assistant roles as they come available, as we prefer to train and promote from within.
The Program offers the unique opportunity for Trainees to work closely with Agents and Assistants, as well as exposure to APA’s various divisions: Talent, Scripted Literary (TV/Feature), Physical Production, Music/Concerts, Alternative and Factual Programming (Unscripted TV), etc.
Duties
Trainees will support Agents and Assistants in all departments in a variety of administrative functions including:
In addition to the base compensation for this role, APA proudly offers many additional benefits to employees, including (but not limited to):
About Us
Independent Artist Group (IAG) was launched upon the merger of Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and Artist Group International (AGI) in the summer of 2023. IAG combines the breadth of APA’s renowned full-service representation capabilities as a legacy Talent and Literary agency in the entertainment industry, with AGI’s reputation as the premiere independent music touring agency with a roster of superstar stadium and arena acts, as well as cutting-edged emerging music and comedy artists. The result is a powerful new voice in full-service artist representation that combines our entrepreneurial passion to create ground-breaking partnerships for our clients across multiple business lines and platforms, with our renowned deal making acumen and rich industry relationships our agents provide.
With a cultural ethos of innovation, creativity, collaboration, commitment, diversity, and inclusion, we empower our clients with the tools, resources, relationships, and opportunities that enable them to build their careers and brands across all media platforms. Furthermore, we empower all employees, at every stage, to leverage their talent and potential for the benefit of our clients, the agency, and their own personal growth.
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking entry-level candidates to join our Agency Training Program in our Los Angeles office. The Program is intended for passionate, hardworking individuals who aspire to become Agents in the Entertainment Industry. Agency Trainees are the first to be considered for Assistant roles as they come available, as we prefer to train and promote from within.
The Program offers the unique opportunity for Trainees to work closely with Agents and Assistants, as well as exposure to APA’s various divisions: Talent, Scripted Literary (TV/Feature), Physical Production, Music/Concerts, Alternative and Factual Programming (Unscripted TV), etc.
Duties
Trainees will support Agents and Assistants in all departments in a variety of administrative functions including:
- Mailroom duties
- Desk coverage – phones, calendar, expenses, arranging zoom meetings, etc.
- Special projects as needed
- Can do attitude with a strong work ethic; reliable and dependable
- Strong attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- High comfort level with technology (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Impeccable follow-through: the ability to initiate projects, develop timelines, and meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills
- High energy and enthusiastic
- Ability to comfortably interact with high profile clients
- Must be able to maintain a high level of discretion
- Bachelors degree from an accredited University preferred by not required
- Prior internship or work experience; Entertainment-related internships a plus
In addition to the base compensation for this role, APA proudly offers many additional benefits to employees, including (but not limited to):
- Comprehensive company sponsored health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, fertility and family planning services, chiropractic and acupuncture care, and life and AD&D coverage
- 401(k) plan with company sponsored quarterly financial planning meetings
- Robust paid time off, including sick leave, discretionary time off, 12 paid company holidays and a two-week paid holiday at the end of the year
- Employee engagement: lunch & learns, company-wide day of service, employee resource groups (e.g. Women’s Empowerment), intramural sports leagues, themed holiday activities (e.g. office-wide trick-or-treating, annual company holiday party, baking competition)