Assistant to Literary Manager

Culver City, CA, USA
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Job Description


Who We Are:  

Anonymous Content is a global media company that produces multi-platform premium content and boasts an exceptional client roster which includes many of the world’s most renowned and innovative directors, writers, and actors. The company’s award-winning Film & TV division encompasses many commercially successful and critically acclaimed works. Current Anonymous Content films include the recently released FOE (Amazon) starring Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal and Aaron Pierre, critically acclaimed THE STRANGER (Netflix) starring Joel Edgerton, SWAN SONG (Apple TV+), WORTH (Netflix), STILLWATER (Focus Features) and THE MIDNIGHT SKY (Netflix), as well as the highly anticipated upcoming adaptation of Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel THE NICKEL BOYS. The company is also behind the three-time Academy Award winning film THE REVENANT, Best Picture Academy Award winning film SPOTLIGHT, and Academy Award winning film for Best Original Screenplay, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND. The company’s TV credits include the recently released fourth season of TRUE DETECTIVE (HBO) starring Jodie Foster, SAINT X (Hulu) directed by Dee Rees, SHANTARAM (Apple TV+) starring Charlie Hunnam, THE LAST DAYS OF PTOLEMY GREY (Apple TV+) starring Samuel L. Jackson and Dominique Fishback, as well as the second season of RANDOM ACTS OF FLYNESS (HBO). Upcoming series include TIME BANDITS (Apple TV+) from Taika Waititi, DISCLAIMER (Apple TV+) from Alfonso Cuarón, starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline, and SAVANT (Apple TV+), starring Jessica Chastain. Anonymous Content has also produced many other award winning and critically acclaimed series including MR. ROBOT (USA Network), HOMECOMING (Amazon), 13 REASONS WHY (Netflix), DICKINSON (Apple TV+), HOME BEFORE DARK (Apple TV+), and DEFENDING JACOB (Apple TV+). Through its Commercial work, Anonymous Content is also the driving creative force behind countless leading global brands, including Apple, Nike and Coke. For more information, visit www.anonymouscontent.com

 

We are looking for an experienced Assistant who has a genuine passion for being a part of our mission. This position will be supporting a Literary Manager located in our Culver City office. At this time, this role is in-person five days per week. 

 

In this role you will: 

  • Be the point of contact for all inbound and outbound aspects for a Literary Manager, including coordinating, scheduling, note-taking, rolling calls, deal/payment tracking, etc. 
  • Rely on sound judgment and knowledge of the business to ensure relevant meetings are scheduled in a timely manner 
  • Read scripts, evaluate talent, find new material, give notes and opinions on all incoming material.  
  • Assist clients as needed 

 

We are excited about you because you:

  • Are an experienced Assistant with 1-2 years of experience at an agency, management, or production company, studio, platform, etc.  
  • Are interested in a career in literary management and/or producing 
  • Are self-directed, highly organized and able to balance competing priorities 
  • Have a keen attention to detail, strong conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills 
  • Have a proven ability to manage up and one’s own time and prioritize tasks when given clearly defined goals and objectives 
  • Have a passion to read and uncover great material for clients

 

Anonymous Content is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, or any other protected group status as defined by the law.