Description

UTA is seeking an Assistant to work with a Production Arts Agent, based in our London office. The Agent represents Directors of Photography, Production Designers, Costume Designers and other Heads of Department for long-form projects (i.e. television, feature motion pictures).
The Assistant will have previous experience working within the Film, TV or advertising industries and be able to work within a dynamic, fast-paced and high-pressured environment.
You will be responsible for managing both your Agent’s and Clients’ schedules, tracking deals, corresponding with producers and creatives, and quickly anticipating the needs of your Agent and their Clients – all 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 and clients’ diaries
Setting up and co-ordinating meetings for the agent and their individual clients
Assembling CV submissions for producers and studios
Sending script submissions to clients
Assisting the Department Coordinator with organizing Department events
Assemble various tracking grids for the Agent and entire Department
Complete production start forms on behalf of clients and assist with onboarding clients to new production projects
Input deal terms into accounting tracking system
Generally support the UK Accounts team with other basic accounting tasks on an ad hoc basis
Posting to our Instagram account
Supporting the agent on updating web pages and CVs
Onboard new clients according to Department’s systems
Watching client work and keeping up to date with the industry output
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.
Attending industry events when required
Ad hoc admin tasks

Requirements

What You’ll Need:
An interest in the craft of filmmaking and the entertainment business
A desire to learn
Some prior production or agency experience is advantageous
Ability to multitask and prioritize a busy workload
Strong people skills, proactiveness and positivity
Fantastic organizational and problem solving skills
Strong verbal, written and telephone communication 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 of using social media platforms

Benefits & Perks

What You’ll Get
A competitive salary (£34,000 per annum)
A benefits package to support your wellbeing, including private medical insurance
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

How to apply

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United Talent Agency

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Leading global talent and entertainment company United Talent Agency represents many of the most acclaimed figures across film, television, news, music, sports, speakers, theater, fine art, literature, video games, podcasts and other social and digital content. A passionate advocate for artists, creators and innovators, the company also is recognized in the areas of film finance and packaging, branding, licensing and endorsements. UTA is known for its dedicated digital media group helping clients—from A-list talent to Fortune 500 companies—capitalize on a rapidly changing entertainment, media and business landscape. The agency's worldwide presence includes its Los Angeles headquarters and offices in New York, London, Nashville, Miami and Malmö, Sweden.

Job Details

Posted on Jan 20

London Area, UK

Full time

Junior