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UTA are looking for an Assistant to work with a Production Arts Agent. The Production Arts Agent represents film, TV and short film clients.

The Assistant will have previous experience working within the Film and TV industry and be able to demonstrate an ability to work within a fast-paced and high-pressured environment.

You will be responsible for managing both your Agents’ and Clients’ schedules, seeking new opportunities across the industry and quickly gaining an understanding and knowledge of clients’ work and specific requirements, ensuring the smooth running of your Agent’s office.

What You’ll Do:
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
• Managing the Agent’s inbox in an efficient, timely and proactive manner.
• Scheduling meetings/agendas for agent, preparing logistics and documentation for meetings as required.
• Creating schedules for client trips.
• Proactively resolving enquiries or escalating as appropriate.
• Providing cover for the agent when they are away from the office.
• Answering the phone, transferring calls to agent, taking messages and covering for colleagues when they are away from their desks.
• Processing invoices, tracking client working hours/days, submitting client expenses and other basic accounting tasks on an ad hoc basis, working closely with our Accounts team.
• Maintaining client and business contact details, sending out terms of business as required.
• Building and maintaining relationships with production companies and other business contacts, attending client screenings as required.
• Reading and watching material on an ongoing basis and discussing observations/opinions with colleagues in the department.
• Submitting material and following up on proposals made by the agent.
• Setting up and co-ordinating meetings for the agent and their individual clients.
• Supporting the agent on updating client showreels, web pages and CVs when required.
• Assisting management with immigration needs, such as immigration forms, assigning sponsorship certificates for clients travelling to the UK, and maintaining current passport copies.
• Attending client screenings as required, developing business relationships.

What You’ll Need:
• Previous experience within the industry (production, theatre, film and/or television) is desired.
• Strong interest in the visual arts would be beneficial.
• General understanding of the entertainment industry and the nature of a talent agency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft products (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail in your work.
• Discretion at all times, particularly when dealing with sensitive client matters.
• Experience and knowledge of the existing BECTU film and television agreements would also be beneficial.
• Experience of using social media platforms.
• Ability to prioritize a busy workload.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong business relationships.

What You’ll Get
• A competitive salary
• A benefits package to support your wellbeing, including private medical insurance and gym membership
• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies
• The opportunity to work in an inclusive and diverse company culture

About UTA
UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world’s most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers — from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA’s business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world’s biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

Many of our colleagues spend their careers here. It’s one of the reasons UTA is considered to be among the entertainment industry’s best places to work.
At UTA, the belief in the client relationship is paramount – marked by respect, a sense of stewardship, and a commitment to an artist’s entire creative life. Our commitment to every employee is the same.
UTA seeks the innovators, the entrepreneurs. The talented, the creative, the thoughtful. And, the passionate, who share our love for the work all of us are privileged to do.

We encourage applications from all people with relevant experience and skills and are determined to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment because of age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, nationality race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, or caring responsibilities. If you require us to make any adjustments throughout the interview process to meet your needs, please let us know.