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About the Role
UTA is seeking an Assistant to support a Comedy Agent in our London office. You would be joining a rapidly-expanding team in a fast-paced environment at the forefront of the live comedy industry. The remit is global touring, servicing comedy and live events clients and shows playing all over the world.
Responsibilities
- Keep booking system updated at all times
- Schedule meetings for agent, keeping on top of booking schedules and diaries
- Proactively resolve enquiries, or escalate as appropriate
- Run ticket counts for all tours
- Contract shows accurately, quickly and efficiently
- Keep account of all money in for shows and chase deposits/payments proactively
- Procure avails from venues & assist with tour routing
- Check and compare show offers, collate for management
- Help client management to understand tour settlements including explaining financials / taxes and other costs/deductions
- Help coordinate Edinburgh booking needs and opportunities
- Coordinate tour on-sales, including managing the on-sale timeline, ensuring Artist have correct and working ticket links, ensuring promoters have up-to-date tour assets and rider
- Keep client info up to date including images, bio, release dates, pitch decks, management and account info
- Manage festival and headline show guest lists, helping management/contacts with requests
- Collect tour/show support suggestions from agents and present to management
- Request and manage invoices from management / accounts team
- Chase and check settlements and payments, approve statements for final settlement with the client
- Assist management with immigration needs, such as filing for immigration forms, assigning sponsorship certificates for artists travelling to the UK, and maintaining current passport copies and touring parties
- Attend shows and meetings as required, developing business relationships
Requirements
- General understanding of current comedy industry and the nature of a talent agency
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Discretion at all times, particularly when dealing with sensitive client matters
- Ability to prioritise a busy workload
- Ability to develop business relationships
- Previous experience in a related field is desirable
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Benefits
- The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
- Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
- The opportunity to do the best work of your career
- Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
- Competitive programs to support your well-being
- Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow
About the Company
- UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment.
- The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market.
- UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent.
- Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more.
- It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.
- For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/
Equal Opportunity
- UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.
- https://www.unitedtalent.com/privacy-policy