Assistant to Agent & Partner, Comedy

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Keeping booking system updated at all times

• Scheduling meetings for agent, keeping on top of booking schedules and diaries

• Proactively resolving enquiries, or escalating as appropriate

• Running ticket counts for all tours

• Contracting shows accurately, quickly and efficiently

• Keeping account of all money in for shows and chasing deposits/payments proactively

• Procuring avails from venues & assisting with tour routing

• Checking and comparing show offers, collating for management

• Helping client management to understand tour settlements inc. explaining financials / taxes and other costs/deductions

• Help co-ordinate Edinburgh booking needs and opportunities

• Coordinating tour on-sales. This includes 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

• Festival and headline show guest lists, helping management/contacts with requests

• Collecting tour/show support suggestions from agents and presenting to management

Requesting and managing invoices from management / accounts team

• Chasing and checking settlements and payments, approving statements for final settlement with the client

• Assisting 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

• Attending shows and meetings as required,

• Maintain an active review of comedy and live event content and sharing insights and tips to identify potential clients.

• General understanding of current comedy industry and the nature of a talent agency

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Very Strong Excel skills

• Skills or an interest in developing AI solutions to improve work processes for the team

• Excellent organizational skills

• Discretion at all times, particularly when dealing with sensitive client matters

• Ability to prioritize a busy workload

• Ability to develop business relationships

• Previous experience in a related field is desirable

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

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.

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