Executive Assistant
United Kingdom
Full Time
Avalon Management Group Ltd.
Entry Level
Avalon is a multi-award-winning talent management, television production and live promotion group with offices in London, Los Angeles and New York. Avalon, Artists Rights Group and The Agency together represent a diverse and distinctive roster of artists including actors, comedians, writers and directors, among them Academy Award, BAFTA, Emmy, Tony and Olivier Award-winners.
Avalon is the UK’s largest independent television production company, with over 40 shows in production in the last year including: hit entertainment format Taskmaster (Channel 4 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia, TV4 in Sweden, TVNorge/Discovery+ in Norway); multi-Emmy award winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO); Not Going Out (BBC), the UK’s longest running sitcom on air; Tall Tales & Murder (BBC/RTE), a highly anticipated darkly comedic crime drama; upcoming live-action, sketch comedy series The Terrors Of Jordan Mendoza (Adult Swim); a brand new series of the iconic satirical puppet show Spitting Image: The Rest is Bulls*!t (YouTube) and Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (Channel 5 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia). Avalon has produced over 4,000 episodes of programming for audiences in the UK, US and around the world, winning 39 Emmy Awards and BAFTAs from 100+ nominations.
Other landmark Avalon shows include Catastrophe (Amazon/Channel 4), Breeders (FX/Sky), Starstruck (HBO Max/BBC), Flatbush Misdemeanors (Showtime), Workaholics (Comedy Central), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), TV Burp (ITV) and Fantasy Football League (BBC/ITV/Sky). Avalon has also produced over 60 comedy specials for various platforms including Amazon, HBO, Netflix and Sky, as well as numerous podcasts and radio shows, including over 300 episodes of the record-breaking, arena-touring podcast, Shagged. Married. Annoyed. with Chris & Rosie Ramsey. Avalon’s dedicated distribution arm licenses its catalogue of programmes and formats to over 200 territories worldwide.
Avalon also produces and promotes live comedy around the world and has promoted more winners and nominees of the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award than any other company. Avalon produced Newman and Baddiel: Live at Wembley, the UK’s first arena comedy show, Jerry Springer: The Opera, winner of four Olivier Awards, and is currently producing the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical, Operation Mincemeat in the West End and on Broadway.
We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent. Avalon is committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups. Regardless of your race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status, you are welcome at Avalon.
The Team
Avalon is the UK’s largest independent television production company, creating successful programmes for audiences around the world. As we continue to build our next slate of scripted television we are looking for an exceptional Assistant to support a senior executive and help their day-to-day activities run smoothly.
This is a fast-paced role requiring outstanding organisation, discretion, sound judgement and the ability to stay one step ahead.
Alongside core executive support, the role offers valuable exposure to scripted television development, including reading scripts and learning how projects are financed and brought to the screen.
Key Responsibilities
Specific Duties
About You
This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone at the start of their career who is exceptionally organised, takes pride in getting the details right and is keen to learn. You may have recently graduated, completed an internship or gained some early experience in an office or creative environment. What matters most is your attitude, attention to detail and ability to think ahead.
You understand that supporting a senior executive requires reliability, discretion and sound judgement. Naturally organised and comfortable juggling different tasks, you remain calm when plans change and take satisfaction in helping everything run smoothly.
You will have:
What We Offer
Avalon is the UK’s largest independent television production company, with over 40 shows in production in the last year including: hit entertainment format Taskmaster (Channel 4 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia, TV4 in Sweden, TVNorge/Discovery+ in Norway); multi-Emmy award winning Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO); Not Going Out (BBC), the UK’s longest running sitcom on air; Tall Tales & Murder (BBC/RTE), a highly anticipated darkly comedic crime drama; upcoming live-action, sketch comedy series The Terrors Of Jordan Mendoza (Adult Swim); a brand new series of the iconic satirical puppet show Spitting Image: The Rest is Bulls*!t (YouTube) and Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (Channel 5 in the UK, Network 10 in Australia). Avalon has produced over 4,000 episodes of programming for audiences in the UK, US and around the world, winning 39 Emmy Awards and BAFTAs from 100+ nominations.
Other landmark Avalon shows include Catastrophe (Amazon/Channel 4), Breeders (FX/Sky), Starstruck (HBO Max/BBC), Flatbush Misdemeanors (Showtime), Workaholics (Comedy Central), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), TV Burp (ITV) and Fantasy Football League (BBC/ITV/Sky). Avalon has also produced over 60 comedy specials for various platforms including Amazon, HBO, Netflix and Sky, as well as numerous podcasts and radio shows, including over 300 episodes of the record-breaking, arena-touring podcast, Shagged. Married. Annoyed. with Chris & Rosie Ramsey. Avalon’s dedicated distribution arm licenses its catalogue of programmes and formats to over 200 territories worldwide.
Avalon also produces and promotes live comedy around the world and has promoted more winners and nominees of the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award than any other company. Avalon produced Newman and Baddiel: Live at Wembley, the UK’s first arena comedy show, Jerry Springer: The Opera, winner of four Olivier Awards, and is currently producing the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical, Operation Mincemeat in the West End and on Broadway.
We are always on the lookout for exceptional talent. Avalon is committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups. Regardless of your race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status, you are welcome at Avalon.
The Team
Avalon is the UK’s largest independent television production company, creating successful programmes for audiences around the world. As we continue to build our next slate of scripted television we are looking for an exceptional Assistant to support a senior executive and help their day-to-day activities run smoothly.
This is a fast-paced role requiring outstanding organisation, discretion, sound judgement and the ability to stay one step ahead.
Alongside core executive support, the role offers valuable exposure to scripted television development, including reading scripts and learning how projects are financed and brought to the screen.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing proactive, trusted support to the senior executive and ensuring their day-to-day activities run smoothly.
- Taking ownership of a busy and frequently changing diary, balancing priorities and anticipating potential conflicts.
- Managing the executive’s inbox, correspondence and follow-up actions with discretion and sound judgement.
- Coordinating meetings, travel and arrangements with senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensuring meetings are thoroughly prepared and materials are accurate, timely and presented to a high standard.
- Building effective working relationships across Avalon and with key external contacts.
- Supporting scripted development activity and contributing to the creative work of the team.
Specific Duties
- Arranging meetings and calls, sometimes across different time zones, and responding quickly when plans change.
- Managing and prioritising emails, drafting routine responses where appropriate and ensuring important correspondence is followed up.
- Preparing materials in advance of meetings.
- Maintaining accurate records, tracking actions and deadlines
- Handle confidential information and sensitive correspondence appropriately at all times.
- Liaising with the talent management and development teams, production partners and other internal and external contacts.
- Reading scripts and preparing clear breakdowns and notes for scripted development projects.
- Keeping abreast of television trends and emerging creative talent, and sharing relevant insights with the team.
About You
This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone at the start of their career who is exceptionally organised, takes pride in getting the details right and is keen to learn. You may have recently graduated, completed an internship or gained some early experience in an office or creative environment. What matters most is your attitude, attention to detail and ability to think ahead.
You understand that supporting a senior executive requires reliability, discretion and sound judgement. Naturally organised and comfortable juggling different tasks, you remain calm when plans change and take satisfaction in helping everything run smoothly.
You will have:
- Excellent organisational skills and an exceptional eye for detail.
- The ability to plan ahead, manage competing priorities and spot potential problems before they arise.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to communicate professionally with people at all levels.
- Good judgement and emotional intelligence, with the ability to handle different people and situations thoughtfully.
- A proactive, practical approach and the confidence to take initiative, ask questions and find solutions.
- Discretion and an understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
- A willingness to learn, take responsibility and develop your skills.
What We Offer
- Cycle to work scheme
- Income protection scheme
- Life assurance
- Pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Competitive holiday allowance
- Season ticket loans
- Regular staff socials, seasonal parties, tickets for our Live gigs, Monday breakfasts and more
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