Talent Assistant

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POSITION INFO:

About our Client:

Our Client is a vibrant company led by a visionary founder. Through their tenacity and commitment to the growth of the localisation industry in their territory, they have become the leaders in their field. The scale and full-service nature of their offering makes their facility the first of its kind in Africa. Through their expertise and experience they offer clients not only quality content services, but the promise of professionalism and a can-do attitude. They believe a story correctly transferred and communicated can impact lives.

About the position:

The main purpose of this role will be to ensure that talent and revert bookings are coordinated, as well as to provide administrative support to the Talent department

Responsibilities:

• Confirm availability and negotiate times with talent
• Book talent for recording sessions
• Book talent reverts
• Identify talent problems and suggest solutions
• Maintain communication with the Talent Manager and team, to ensure production deadlines are met
• Maintain and update the talent database
• Coordinate auditions and ensure all stakeholders are kept informed
• Coordinate audition rejections and feedback
• Coordinate and ensure that all talent contracts are signed and filed
• Ensure that talent relationships are maintained
• Capture and reconcile artist purchase orders
• POPIA Compliance documents completed

Requirements:

• They are looking for candidates with exceptional people, communication and negotiation skills.
• A qualification or background in film and media and/or talent scouting would give you the upper hand when applying for this position.
• If you have a great attitude, are willing to learn, have a strong work ethic, love TV and movies, and have the ability to work in a close knit team, then this may be the right position for you.
• Successful candidates will report to the Talent Manager and will work closely with the Production and Localisation teams.

Qualifications and Experience required:

• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Film and Media
• Experience in talent management or recruitment preferred
• Experience in sound, media or film industry

Skills required:

• Talent management
• Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Postproduction processes
• English, Afrikaans and/or multiple language comprehension
• Driver’s license (offices near the airport)
• Negotiation skills
• Sound people and communication skills

Personal Characteristics:

• Attention to detail
• Continuous improvement
• Creative problem solving
• A sound stress tolerance

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