Internship | Assistant Model Booker

Bridge Models Limited is a leading model agency with offices in London and New York. We Represent models and influencers internationally and are looking to expand our team at this exciting time for the company.

As our name suggests the ethos behind the company is to “bridge the gap” between standard and plus size in the fashion industry. This is a great position for anyone who wants to be a part of an industry-leading agency. We launched the first Men's Big and Tall board in the UK and expanded our boards reach by opening an office in New York. We promote growth from within, this position is in aid of our company expansion and we pride ourselves on nurturing our team's personal career goals and ambitions in this field. In an industry notorious for high turnover we respect and highly value loyalty as our team expands, and this is recognised and rewarded.

You will be assisting the Managing Director in the development of the company, by overseeing and supporting relevant team members to ensure company KPI's and Targets are met. Contributing to company sales practices and business development strategy and the implementation of those marketing practices and booking policies to support the objectives and growth of the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

-Supporting the marketing and booking teams on a day to day basis.

-Implement and analyse regular targets to track performance of departments and contribute to regular reviews to assess areas for improvement.

-Assisting the development of the talent divisions, regular asses’ areas of weakness and strength and plan growth and improvement where needed.

-Organise portfolio development, plan and execute regular images and measurement updates.

-Regularly review goals and objectives with talent, motivating and encouraging results on their targeted deliverables.

-Respond and seek out PR opportunities for talent, produce relevant copy and press releases as and when required.

-Maintain an accurate and up to date database. Following company admin and processing protocols with a high-level of attention to detail and quality of work.

-Proactively seek out new talent and clients that would be advantageous to theagency.

-Actively engage with new clients and contacts, building own network of contacts that produce billable work for the company and that facilitate growth in target markets.

-Engage clients with relevant and successful brief suggestions, secure and manage bookings from enquiry to payment and follow up for feedback and image deliverables for company and model promotion.

-Development of brand identity, awareness of online reputation, integrate all channels of marketing (social media, SEO, content marketing, email, print and digital marketing)

-Arrange and negotiate international placements where appropriate.

-Actively engage in employee training, ensure skill sets are up to date and a high quality of work is being produced. Identify areas for improvement and implement action plan with line manager.

-Assist in the processing of successful VISA applications for Talent, including all administrative work and arranging of appointment and submissions of application.

-Maintain strong working relationship with Talent and Clients, diffusing and resolving conflict with favorable results for the Company.

-Complete tasks and targets within deadlines to an efficient and high-quality standard alongside maintaining regular KPI’s.

Experience and Qualifications:

-Project management experience

-Strong understanding of social media, fashion, entertainment and media markets

-Impeccable verbal and written communication skills

Networking attitude

-A structured approach to work, with a high level of attention to detail and a professional drive for high quality work.

-Ability to regularly assess and manage time effectively.

-An eye for scouting and talent development

-A pre-emptive approach to conflict resolution and ability to resolve with favourable results without elevating to senior members of staff

-A strong personality with the ability to work autonomously and within a team

Benefits:

-Opportunity to work and gain experience in a niche fast growing market

-Be a part of the change, develop and scout diverse and inclusive talent

-Experience working in global markets, operating across both London and New York divisions.

-Ability to have an impact and build your own success, entrepreneurial spirit encouraged

-Hybrid Working options available, with potential for Home working. Applicant however must be a US citizen and live in New York.

To Apply:

We will only review candidates who submit along with their CV a detailed cover letter highlighting your interest in this role and what you think you could bring to the position and organisation. This role has Flexi-working options available, please state the number of hours desired when applying (Working days are Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm). Please also include your salary expectations in this letter alongside your notice period from your current position. Your application will not be processed without this.

If upon reviewing your application we believe you may be a suitable candidate the next stages are clarified below.

• Final Stage - In person interview in New York W/c 26th June
• We will arrange a video call with one of the team to discuss the role in more detail
• We will contact you to arrange a 20 min (remote) data checking test, this role requires great attention to detail when reviewing multiple briefs and documents, so high-level of accuracy is incredibly important.