Business Affairs Assistant TV and News and Broadcasting
UTA Ventures is the venture division of United Talent Agency.
About UTA Ventures
UTA Ventures seeks out, builds, and accelerates innovative businesses that change how people live, work, and play. It operates at the intersection of entertainment, commerce, and technology, partnering with talent to build companies, extend brand platforms, and expand into new categories. The division also invests in growing startups, including businesses in the creator economy, frontier technology, and the future of entertainment.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will provide administrative and contract administration support to two Business Affairs Executives. You will manage calendars and meetings, handle calls and meeting materials, track and process agreements, review client contracts under supervision, prepare correspondence and documents, communicate with stakeholders, conduct research, and support special projects.
Requirements
- JD required
- Active California Bar membership or eligibility to practice in another U.S. jurisdiction required
- Ability to review, analyze, and understand contracts
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Professional judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build relationships with senior executives, clients, attorneys, agents, and partners
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and internet research
- Interest in the television industry and entertainment business
- Experience at a law firm, studio, network, agency, or entertainment company preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage complex calendars and coordinate internal and external meetings
- Answer and route calls, take notes on deals and negotiations, and prepare meeting materials
- Support contract administration by tracking deals, processing agreements, and maintaining contract records
- Review, proofread, summarize, and track client agreements under executive supervision
- Draft correspondence, maintain precedent charts, prepare documents, and provide general administrative support
- Serve as a point of contact for clients, agents, managers, attorneys, and executives
- Conduct research, compile information, and support special projects
- Stay informed on industry trends and business developments