VANGUARDE ARTISTS MANAGEMENT
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The Opportunity
Coordinators provide support to Vangaurde agents in VAM's Film &TV Literary and Physical Production departments. Our agents represent screenwriters, directors, creators, and other above-the-line artists where the primary focus is to secure work opportunities and to market their intellectual property. We also represent artists that occupy the heads of the key department whether camera, art, or music and post-production.
The individual should be flexible, highly organized, have the ability to multi-task under pressure, a master of all things administratively related, a polished communicator, and able to interface directly with clients while remaining poised during all encounters (in-person, phone, email, etc.). Additionally, the Coordinator is administratively capable of handling a high volume of tasks with ability to clearly communicate with agents, clients, peers, etc. A successful Coordinator would be someone who can be given limited amounts of information and can respond accordingly.
Growth opportunities are available for top performers.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
- Administrative duties including handling heavy phones, calendar management, scheduling travel, and general office management tasks.
- Maintaining company tracking of potential clients, opportunities, projects, contracts, payments, etc.
- Maintaining client resumes, biographies, and paperwork; preparing submissions thereon
- Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives.
- Assist with special projects, research, flagging trades and news, and compiling information for meetings as needed.
- Reading and identifying material (podcasts, stories, articles etc.)
- Correspondence with clients and producers regarding payments administration.
- Preparing, distributing, and verifying accuracy of statements to clients about payments
What you'll need
Qualifications
Summary: The ideal candidate will be professionally driven, service-minded, and growth-oriented with an interest in the media and entertainment businesses.
- Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations; and maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities.
- Attention to detail and strong organization skills are a must.
- Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels.
- Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems.
- Must have an aptitude of curiosity when it comes to the Film/TV space; eager to understand emerging talent.
- Positive, forward-thinking, can-do attitude.
- Polished written and verbal communication is a must to be successful in this role.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Education: BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred.
We're looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
VANGUARDE ARTISTS MANAGEMENT
Vanguarde represents many of Canada's most sought after showrunners, screenwriters, directors, cinematographers, line producers, editors, production designers, and composers. With a thoughtfully curated roster, extensive producer and broadcaster relationships across Canada, and strategic alliances internationally, Vanguarde is uniquely positioned to build, grow, and individually shape each of our clients' careers. The Vanguarde team prides itself on representing artists at all stages of their career from emerging to veteran and everything in between.
We believe that great artistry and creativity deserve intelligent career management and strategy.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
There is no better place to learn about the Film & TV business than from within an artist representation company. Incredible opportunity to learn from highly skilled professionals and be a part of a team-based organization. Unlimited room for growth for candidates who make exceptional contributions.