Conversation so far:
Did Irving Thalberg work for universal?
He found work as an office secretary at Universal Pictures' New York office.
Did he have other jobs with universal?
later became personal secretary to the studio's founder and president, Carl Laemmle.
What did he do at universal?
Thalberg's duties were transcribing and editing notes that Laemmle had written during screenings of his films.
What happened to him while at universal?
Laemmle told Thalberg to remain and "keep an eye on things for me." Two months later, Laemmle returned to California.
Why did Laemmle go to California?
partly to see how well Thalberg was able to handle the responsibilities he was given.
Thalberg gave him suggestions.
What did Thalberg suggest?
"The first thing you should do is establish a new job of studio manager and give him the responsibility of watching day-to-day operations..

Question: What other responsibilities did he have?
Self-contained rewrite: What other responsibilities did Irving Thalberg have other than editing?