Assistant to Agent & Partner, Comedy

United Talent Agency, LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

United Talent Agency, LLC is seeking an Assistant to support a Comedy Agent and Partner in our London office. You will help run a busy desk that books comedy shows worldwide and collaborate with artists, promoters, and other stakeholders to deliver touring projects for a leading comedy roster.

You will manage schedules, finances, and show details, including contracting, ticket counts, and settlements, while contributing to process improvements with AI-driven efficiency.

Qualifications

• General understanding of current comedy industry and the nature of a talent agency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Very strong Excel skills.
• Interest in developing AI solutions to improve work processes for the team.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Discretion at all times, particularly with sensitive client matters.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• Ability to develop business relationships.
• Previous experience in a related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Keep booking system updated at all times.
• Schedule meetings for agent and manage booking schedules/diaries.
• Resolve enquiries proactively or escalate as appropriate.
• Run ticket counts for all tours.
• Contract shows accurately, quickly and efficiently.
• Track money in for shows and chase deposits/payments.
• Procuring avail from venues and assist with tour routing.
• Check and compare show offers for management.
• Explain tour settlements and related costs to clients.
• Coordinate Edinburgh booking needs and opportunities.
• Coordinate tour on-sales including timelines and assets.
• Keep client info up to date (images, bio, release dates, pitch decks).
• Assist with guest lists for festivals and headline shows.
• Solicit and present tour and show suggestions to management.
• Request and manage invoices from management/accounts.
• Chase settlements and approvals for final client settlement.
• Assist with immigration needs (sponsorship certificates, passport copies).
• Attend shows and meetings as required.
• Review comedy/live content and share insights to identify potential clients.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organization

Discretion

AI solutions

Job description

UTA is seeking an Assistant to support a Comedy Agent and Partner in our London office.

You will be responsible for the smooth running of a busy desk that books comedy shows into all corners of the world. Working directly, with artists, promoters, colleagues and other industry stakeholders to deliver best in class touring projects for the world’s leading comedy roster.

With a keen eye for detail and a strong foundation in Microsoft Excel, You will manage the schedules, finances and details of some of the world’s most successful comedy tours which on any given day could include: show contracting, procuring ticket sales counts, liaising with client managers and clients, working up pitches or marketing materials, maintaining diaries, producing reports, calculating final settlements - all while laughing with the encouragement of a fantastic team.

We see roster development and client coverage as a team effort and you will be expected to attend shows on evenings and weekends to support clients and share in researching potential clients at shows in person, online or wherever their content can be found.

This job has the typical amount of admin-based tasks you would expect with an assistant role but benefits from being in a fast paced, fun and dynamic industry where watching live comedy is part of the gig and a clearly defined path to growth and a career. This balance can be improved by your clever AI based attempts to reduce the admin side of the equation and develop processes to makes everyone’s day easier.

The remit is global touring, servicing comedy and live events clients and shows playing all over the world. You would be joining a quickly-growing team in a fast-paced environment, at the forefront of the live comedy industry.

What You’ll Do:

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.

What You’ll Need:

• 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

What You Will Get

• 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 UTA

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/

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.

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