Assistant, Business Affairs - Publishing

UTA is seeking a Business Affairs Assistant in the Publishing Business Affairs department for our New York office to provide comprehensive administrative support to one Business Affairs Executive. The Business Affairs Assistant will handle a variety of administrative duties and will be integral to the contract administration process. Candidates must have the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, experience in handling administrative and an interest in book publishing.
 

This is a full-time position with benefits and will pay $23.00 to $25.00 per hour.

What You Will Do

• Phone management – answer and transfer calls, schedule & coordinate conference calls (including multi-party, multi-time zone conf calls)
• Calendar management – daily calendar management; update, cancel and confirm meetings. Scheduling and coordinate meetings, both in-office and virtual.
• Manage the contract administration process, including tracking of deals and contracts and processing contracts and maintaining of contracts files
• Execute special projects and research, including, without limitation, industry legal trends, rights analysis, etc. 
• Able to read and understand basic contract language (e.g., the ability to pull a publishing agreement and find the delivery date for a work or confirm the territories granted to publisher)
• Research existing agreement(s) database to find previous relevant agreements to serve as precedents/templates to aid Business Affairs executives in reviewing new deals.
• Assist in proofing legal documents and correspondence.
• Based on expertise and capabilities, opportunity to review and negotiate basic amendments and publishing agreements under the supervision of the Executive.
• Exact scope of work will depend on the candidate’s demonstrated capabilities.
   

What You Will Need

• JD degree preferred or bachelor’s degree with requisite experience
• Active New York Bar license or other state preferred
• Previous experience within a literary agency or publisher strongly preferred.
• Able to review and understand contracts
• Able to work effectively with people at many different levels, internally and externally (including agents, senior executives, executives/business affairs, writers and other agency clients, attorneys, other in-house divisions, as well as other assistants and coordinators)
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Able to operate in a timely manner, with a careful attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Employs a problem-solving approach.
• Well-organized.
• General business knowledge and interest in the publishing business.
• Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Outlook, Word, & Internet research
   

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the 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 benefits and programs to support your well-being
   

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/
 

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

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