Assistant, Comedy

## Assistant, ComedyApplylocations:

NY-New York - 11 Madisontime type:

Full timeposted on:

Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:

JR28624We are seeking an experienced Assistant to support a high-level agent in our Comedy department.

This position provides general administrative and editorial support to the agent by managing the agent’s calendar, email, and phones, and handling a variety of client oriented business.**Essential Responsibilities:*** Assist in all professional administrative matters including answering the phone, scheduling meetings and calls internally and externally and keeping the calendar updated and organized.* Ensure clients are handled appropriately.* Prepare monthly expense reports.**Related Work Experience:*** Previous full-time administrative experience in a fast-paced office environment.* Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one year of work experience in comedy.**Core Competencies:*** All applicants should possess excellent verbal and written skills.* Must be self-confident and diligent.* Must be highly organized.* Must be detail oriented and able to handle complex instructions with care, follow-through, and follow up.* Must be an excellent multi-tasker and have proven problem-solving abilities.* Must be passionate about the business of comedy.* Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in execution of assigned tasks.* Friendly and open demeanor with ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.* Ability to adapt to changes and work in a fast paced, demanding environment.* Dependable and proactive.* Able to prioritize the workload, and use time efficiently.* Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.*Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.**Hiring Rate Minimum:*$21.00 hourly (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)*Hiring Rate Maximum:*$21.00 hourlyWME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
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