Submit resume & cover letter to info@mosessumney.com with subject “Assistant Position.”

Applications not including a cover letter will not be considered.

This is a paid, full-time position. Must be based in (or willing to relocate to) New York City. Previous experience in the entertainment industries is required. Strong candidates should understand the needs of a working artist or high-level professional. Must be willing to travel often and open to partial relocation.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Managing calendar, scheduling meetings, and appointments.
• Managing to-do lists and initiating reminder systems.
• Handling email/phone duties and being a liaison to the artist.
• Implementing and maintaining structural procedures and administrative systems.
• Booking and arranging travel, transport, and accommodations.
• Accompanying the artist while traveling and touring and liaising with art, fashion, music, film, and brand partners.
• Assisting with simple home/studio improvement and upkeep tasks.
• General errands, including but not limited to shopping (online and in-person), handling mail, dry cleaning, etc.
• Aiding the organization, tidiness, and day-to-day readiness of home and studio spaces, including light upkeep as needed.
• Creative research and project management.

A strong candidate should only apply if they possess the following:

• A passionate desire to grow in the art, music, film, and creative industries.
• Ability and desire to travel frequently.
• Ability to adapt to changing work hours and environments as needed.
• Curiosity and willingness to research and learn new skills as needed.
• Proficiency in G-suite, with a strong focus on Docs, Sheets and Gmail; proficiency with Dropbox.
• Digital and IRL organizational skills.
• Ability to be cool, calm, and collected under pressure.
• Ability to interact with high-level and high-visibility creative industry personnel comfortably and efficiently.
• A positive, proactive, can-do and humble attitude.
• A knack for problem-solving and a perceptive ability to foresee and vocalize potential problems as they arise.
• Ability to respond to emails, texts, and executive tasks rapidly.
• Administrative job experience.
• An active driver’s license.

The following are not mandatory but will be strongly considered:

• Proficiency with music equipment and software (Logic, Pro Tools, Ableton, etc.)
• Proficiency with film equipment and software (Premiere, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci)
• Proficiency with cameras, photo equipment, and software (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.)
• Advanced computer skills and backup knowledge (external hard drives, raid systems, online cloud storage, amazon s3, etc).
• Ability to put together basic mood boards, decks, or pitches for in-development projects.
• Advanced iPhone photography and editing skills.
• Social media knowledge.
• Dexterity in more than one language.
• Music studio experience.
• Film industry experience.
• Possession of a vehicle

How to apply:

Please submit a resume and cover letter telling us about yourself, why you’re interested in this position, and detailing your career goals as they relate to this job.