Special Projects
Overview
Special Projects
is looking for an exceptional Assistant to the Co-Founder who is passionate about entertainment, media, and pop culture. This role requires a proactive, resourceful self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment—someone who can anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and execute with precision and discretion. The ideal candidate is meticulously organized, an excellent communicator, and a polished professional who can seamlessly balance administrative excellence with creative input. They’ll serve as a trusted extension of the Co-Founder, ensuring smooth operations, maintaining confidentiality with high-profile clients, and contributing to the team’s collaborative and dynamic culture.
We’re looking for someone who is…
Passionate about entertainment, media, and pop culture with a keen eye for emerging talent and trendspotting across film, television, music, sports, fashion, food, art, and culture
Extremely detail-oriented, meticulously organized, and able to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects and expectations with a sharp focus in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
A proactive self-starter who is reliable and resourceful - can take initiative, anticipate needs, prioritize well, and execute time-sensitive matters with a high sense of urgency
Successful in teamwork-driven, collaborative professional environments and able to work both independently and as a key member of our very tight-knit team
Adept at quickly learning new processes and technology, as well as becoming familiar with existing systems and offering process improvements, as needed
Professional, with a confident and mature demeanor, and has an understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality with high-profile clients
A polished writer and proofreader with exceptional interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communications skills
Able to brainstorm and contribute creative ideas
Discreet and able to appropriately handle sensitive and personal information about clients and talent, as well as comfortable handling top-tier talent with ease and discretion
Comfortable designing and creating decks, presentations, and various marketing materials
Responsibilities
Administrative duties for one of the Co-Founders include managing a high volume of calls, emails, scheduling meetings with new and current clients, rectifying expenses, booking travel and reservations, and general office management tasks
Provide support for all Co-Founder-managed clients, maintaining a throughline of notes, ideas, grids, research, etc.
Create and consolidate team ideas and information shared across various platforms into cohesive and organized company-wide documents and resources
Provide preparational meeting resources with relevant background and research
Assist with updating internal company documents, tracking and meticulously maintaining grids of current and prospective clients and contacts, executing excellent follow-up and follow-through
Process client requests in a timely manner, as well as provide coverage for clients when needed
Support the SP team as needed on all other matters relating to event logistics, guest lists, invitations, RSVPs, and social media
Canva design on decks, invites, and marketing materials as needed
Assistance on business development operations, new and prospective client Airtable and staffing docs as needed
Qualifications
Available to work from our LA office as well as remote flexibility where needed
Bachelor’s Degree
Previous experience working at a PR or creative agency, fashion brand, studio, or other entertainment company preferred, or 6+ months of administrative assistant experience or equivalent
Able to have a flexible schedule, knowing you will need to definitely work earlier or later than the standard 9-5pm, and (eventually) work events as needed on nights and weekends
Able to travel for various events
Proficient in Slack, Airtable, Adobe, Zoom, Canva, Google, and Word applications preferred
(Optional) Experienced in social media, graphic design, editorial, and/or other creative ideation-driven fields in the media and entertainment industries
About Special Projects Special Projects is an editorially-minded talent booking and creative content agency that elevates media, fashion, and lifestyle brands through the unique use of celebrities and storytelling. Launched in 2016 by Andrea Oliveri and Nicole Vecchiarelli, Special Projects leverages its founders’ 20+ years of experience as magazine makers, dynamic thinkers, and strategic marketers to connect today’s top talent with editorial, branded content, advertising, and live and virtual event opportunities. Special Projects has headquarters in New York and Los Angeles.
https://www.instagram.com/specialprojectsmedia/
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is looking for an exceptional Assistant to the Co-Founder who is passionate about entertainment, media, and pop culture. This role requires a proactive, resourceful self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment—someone who can anticipate needs, manage multiple priorities, and execute with precision and discretion. The ideal candidate is meticulously organized, an excellent communicator, and a polished professional who can seamlessly balance administrative excellence with creative input. They’ll serve as a trusted extension of the Co-Founder, ensuring smooth operations, maintaining confidentiality with high-profile clients, and contributing to the team’s collaborative and dynamic culture.
We’re looking for someone who is…
Passionate about entertainment, media, and pop culture with a keen eye for emerging talent and trendspotting across film, television, music, sports, fashion, food, art, and culture
Extremely detail-oriented, meticulously organized, and able to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple projects and expectations with a sharp focus in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
A proactive self-starter who is reliable and resourceful - can take initiative, anticipate needs, prioritize well, and execute time-sensitive matters with a high sense of urgency
Successful in teamwork-driven, collaborative professional environments and able to work both independently and as a key member of our very tight-knit team
Adept at quickly learning new processes and technology, as well as becoming familiar with existing systems and offering process improvements, as needed
Professional, with a confident and mature demeanor, and has an understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality with high-profile clients
A polished writer and proofreader with exceptional interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communications skills
Able to brainstorm and contribute creative ideas
Discreet and able to appropriately handle sensitive and personal information about clients and talent, as well as comfortable handling top-tier talent with ease and discretion
Comfortable designing and creating decks, presentations, and various marketing materials
Responsibilities
Administrative duties for one of the Co-Founders include managing a high volume of calls, emails, scheduling meetings with new and current clients, rectifying expenses, booking travel and reservations, and general office management tasks
Provide support for all Co-Founder-managed clients, maintaining a throughline of notes, ideas, grids, research, etc.
Create and consolidate team ideas and information shared across various platforms into cohesive and organized company-wide documents and resources
Provide preparational meeting resources with relevant background and research
Assist with updating internal company documents, tracking and meticulously maintaining grids of current and prospective clients and contacts, executing excellent follow-up and follow-through
Process client requests in a timely manner, as well as provide coverage for clients when needed
Support the SP team as needed on all other matters relating to event logistics, guest lists, invitations, RSVPs, and social media
Canva design on decks, invites, and marketing materials as needed
Assistance on business development operations, new and prospective client Airtable and staffing docs as needed
Qualifications
Available to work from our LA office as well as remote flexibility where needed
Bachelor’s Degree
Previous experience working at a PR or creative agency, fashion brand, studio, or other entertainment company preferred, or 6+ months of administrative assistant experience or equivalent
Able to have a flexible schedule, knowing you will need to definitely work earlier or later than the standard 9-5pm, and (eventually) work events as needed on nights and weekends
Able to travel for various events
Proficient in Slack, Airtable, Adobe, Zoom, Canva, Google, and Word applications preferred
(Optional) Experienced in social media, graphic design, editorial, and/or other creative ideation-driven fields in the media and entertainment industries
About Special Projects Special Projects is an editorially-minded talent booking and creative content agency that elevates media, fashion, and lifestyle brands through the unique use of celebrities and storytelling. Launched in 2016 by Andrea Oliveri and Nicole Vecchiarelli, Special Projects leverages its founders’ 20+ years of experience as magazine makers, dynamic thinkers, and strategic marketers to connect today’s top talent with editorial, branded content, advertising, and live and virtual event opportunities. Special Projects has headquarters in New York and Los Angeles.
https://www.instagram.com/specialprojectsmedia/
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