Assistant to the Vice President of Digital

Job description

**About Gersh** 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** Gersh is seeking an ambitious Assistant to support the Vice President of Digital Department. 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 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 at an agency/management company, public relations, advertising and/or branding. **Duties** - Provide administrative support, including monitoring emails, screening phone calls, and calendar management. - Act as liaison for clients with brands and third-party marketing agencies, which includes drafting, sending, and tracking all deal memos and campaign execution. - Source and support the expansion of the digital talent database using a variety of tools and social knowledge. - Partner closely with accounting department to input client bookings and submit invoices. - Effectively communicate and interact with high-profile clients, prospective clients, managers, brand partners, and executives with the utmost professionalism. - Ad hoc duties for projects as needed. **Qualifications** - Bachelor’s degree required. - Minimum of 1 year of professional experience (post-grad) preferred. - Prior experience in the digital landscape is preferred. - Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion. - Some accounting knowledge, skills or experience. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Superior time management and multi-tasking skills. - Ability to make sound decisions efficiently and effectively using critical thinking and practical approaches. - Able to work well in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. - Strong attention to detail with excellent follow through. - Demonstrated interest in talent/influencers, music, sports, entertainment, beauty, and pop culture. - Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (proficiency in Airtable or another CRM platform is a plus). - Willingness to make a 1.5-2-year commitment + strong interest in the career track to become a Digital Talent agent. **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.