Business Affairs Assistant - Music

UTA | United Talent Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

UTA | United Talent Agency in Beverly Hills is seeking a Business Affairs Assistant – Music to support the Music Business Affairs team. This full-time position offers opportunities to learn about the music industry, work with industry lawyers and executives, and gain exposure to touring operations.

This role requires 1+ year of administrative experience (law firm, studio, or agency), a Bachelor’s degree preferred, and strong collaboration, confidentiality, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ year administrative experience in a law firm, studio, or agency.
• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred.
• Ability to liaise with internal staff and external attorneys & music-industry partners.
• Capable of multitasking with minimal supervision.
• Professional with confidentiality and good judgment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Team player with a positive attitude; understands email etiquette.
• Interest in entertainment and music business; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Contract Administration – review and redline live performance agreements.
• Drafting – assist drafting documents for clients and business partners.
• Project Management – organize files and manage archival processes.
• Administrative – schedule meetings, manage calendars, and handle calls.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Multitasking ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Word

Adobe applications

Internet research

Job description

UTA seeks a Business Affairs Assistant – Music in our Beverly Hills office. The position offers a valuable opportunity to learn about the music industry and business affairs, work with industry lawyers and executives, and gain exposure to many aspects of touring. Candidates must have the ability to operate in a highly collaborative environment, have experience in legal and/or business operations, the ability to manage a high volume of emails, and work across various departments and time zones, and understand the entertainment industry.

This is a full-time position with benefits and will pay $23 per hour.

What You Will Do

• Contract Administration – Assist Music Business Affairs team with reviewing and redlining live performance agreements for music and comedy clients; proactively identify and communicate issues to agent teams in a clear and timely manner.
• Drafting – Support the drafting of various internal and external documents for clients and business partners within the Music and Comedy departments across UTA’s global offices.
• Project Management – Maintain and enhance project management systems; organize and classify files to ensure efficient archival and retrieval processes.
• Administrative – Coordinate, schedule, and prepare for internal and external meetings; manage and organize calendars; handle and transfer calls; manage and distribute incoming mail and notices

What You Will Need

• 1+ year of administrative experience, ideally in a law firm, studio, or agency; relevant internship experience will be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree is highly preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and liaise with internal staff at all levels, external client attorneys & other external music industry associates.
• Capable of managing several projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Highly professional with excellent judgment and ability to recognize and respect confidential information.
• Excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive with a positive attitude and willing to “be a team player”.
• General business knowledge, including an understanding of business email etiquette, and interest in the entertainment and music business.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook and Word, as well as Adobe applications and internet research.

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.