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Photo Agent (Entertainment)

  • Salary: Salary DOE plus commission
  • Sector: Content
  • Sub-sector: Sales / Business Development
  • Type: Permanent
  • Location: USA

job description

Our client is a creative management agency and production company representing leading artists across photography, film, set design, wardrobe, hair and make-up, illustration, CGI, animation, sound design and branded content - producing work internationally for commercial, advertising, entertainment and publishing clients. They are seeking an experienced creative and forward-thinking Senior Photography Agent to develop their growing roster of talented artists and help drive new business opportunities.

Your Role:
As a Senior Photography Agent for you will be responsible for managing and supporting an accomplished selection of established and emerging multi-talented photographer-film makers, who specialize in photography and direction for TV and film advertising, securing commissions and actively growing the client base across the entertainment sector.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing original photography and AV commissions from inception through to final delivery. A proactive self-starter, you will seek out new opportunities for both represented artists, and the agency as a whole with guidance from the Managing Director in Los Angeles and senior leaders in New York.
The candidate must work to develop current relationships and new opportunities for photographers and other represented artists, as well as create new business strategies for marketing and sales to support US and overseas growth initiatives. The candidate must have proven artist management and/or production experience with successful working photographers, entertainment advertising or creative management experience at a major studio, network or streamer. As well as solid industry contacts and relationships in the US.

Day To Day:
Representation of high-caliber photographers and development of rising stars. You will offer guidance and growth to our artists and help the roster navigate industry change, while building on their current skills. This includes the creation of portfolios and presentations, feeding back on work, identifying new opportunities, communicating with artists regularly; managing artists' calendars and collaborating with photographers to interpret briefs and develop treatments.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will also play a pivotal role in business growth – lead client presentations, identify and pursue new opportunities leveraging your extensive list of existing clients and contacts to help drive new revenue and client relations. Furthermore:

  • Fully support the needs of international artists, including marketing, budget negotiations in collaboration with producers and accounting matters
  • Support senior leadership team to help develop artists to ensure their work is top of mind with key influencers and decision makers in the entertainment industry
  • Lead negotiations in artist fees and deals
  • Secure commercial opportunities within the entertainment sector in line with long-term business objectives
  • Deal with copyright, licensing and usage inquires
  • Tactfully manage and develop relationships with clients, brands and creative agencies
  • Provide concise and creative long-term sales strategies for photographers’ career development including support for editorial and personal projects
  • Find and secure new photographic talent
  • Commit to attend industry events in order to align artists with key industry influencers

Who You Are:

  • At least 5 years + of experience in an agent/producer/creative management position at a leading commercial photographic agency, production company, creative entertainment agency, or in-house marketing, communications at a major studio, network or streamer
  • Experienced liaising directly with clients to receive briefs and negotiate terms – the ideal candidate has a track record of managing large scale projects with a meticulous eye for detail
  • Strong background in TV and film with a proven track record of high value commissions or extensive creative management with a strong understating of artist deal structures and existing relationships with decision makers at studios, networks, production and distribution companies, creative agencies and entertainment publications in the US
  • Of an entrepreneurial mind-set with a strong work ethic, team player and collaborative approach who can lead projects and motivate team members with an indirect reporting style
  • Has the ability to work with the team to explore and identify new up-and-coming photographers & artists, production partners and creative talent
  • You are technology focused with strong communication, negotiation skills and impeccably organized
  • You are skilled in nurturing creative talent and have a proven ability to effectively manage relationships with existing clients
  • A Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related discipline is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of MS Word, Excel and various calendar, project, financial and customer relationship management programs
  • Proficient in professional creative software such as Adobe is a plus
  • Leverage existing relationships with the international production community that offer an in-depth knowledge of resources, crew, locations and production vendors
  • Able to work with multiple partners and negotiate agreements where varying opinions are the norm
  • Prior print and commercial production and post-production experience a plus

This is a full-time role in our clients LA office. Regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 9AM to 6PM.
If you are currently working within the screen or arts industry and have an interest in becoming an artist agent in either Los Angeles or New York, then get in touch. If you feel you could transition from your current role, please send your resume with a cover letter highlighting your experience and interests. Please contact us for a full job description

Perks & Benefits:
Competitive salary and flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options. 

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