Talent Assistant

: POSITION: Talent Assistant LOCATION: New York, NY JOB TYPE: Full Time/Permanent SALARY: $41,600 (Non-Exempt) BACKGROUND The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. We are looking for a Talent Assistant to support a Talent Publicist in New York. We are seeking enthusiastic candidates who can work in a fast-paced environment, are driven, and have strong communication and writing skills. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative duties including managing a high volume of calls, emails, scheduling, expenses, travel etc.
• Coordinate details for client photo shoots, press junkets, premieres including travel and glam
• Maintain digital press kits
• Service clients with digital breaks
• Process client requests in a timely manner
• Provide coverage for clients when needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in PR or Communications
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Highly organized
• Exceptional interpersonal, networking, organizational, verbal, and written communications skills
• Proactive and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Self-starters with the ability to multi-task
• Reliable: meets deadlines, prioritizes well, and has a high sense of urgency
• Strong writing and proofreading skills
• Professional, confident and mature demeanor
• Able to anticipate needs
• Strong interest in the entertainment industry

ABOUT THE LEDE COMPANY The Lede Company is a full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment, brand and nonprofit sectors. With dedicated Talent, Music, Strategic Communications, Brand, Content and Social Impact divisions, we work with our clients to advance business and social outcomes through innovative storytelling, media, campaigns and partnerships. Our service offerings draw on our expertise, relationships, and resources, all of which enable us to exceed client expectations and ultimately, deliver results.