Associate, Business Affairs - Publishing

This is a Full Time Job

UTA seeks a Business Affairs Associate for its Publishing Business Affairs department, based out of the New York office. The position will review and negotiate deals and terms for UTA's Publishing division. The role will report into the Head of Business Affairs, Publishing.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $100,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do
• Handle and track publishing agreements which includes independently reviewing and negotiating book publishing agreements and amendments for authors and illustrators, and related ancillary agreements including collaboration agreements from inception to completion
• Interface with agents and assistants on deal memos and deal terms and queries regarding publishing agreements
• Work effectively with people at many different levels (including agents, senior executives, executives/business affairs, writers and other agency clients, attorneys, other in-house divisions, as well as assistants and coordinators).

What You Will Need
• 3+ years experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating book publishing agreements
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• J.D. strongly preferred
• Previous experience within a literary agency strongly preferred
• General business knowledge and interest in the publishing business
• Foundational knowledge of the issues and terms within current publishing agreements and awareness of the current and future concerns that might present themselves in future boilerplate and deal specific negotiations as it relates to authors and agencies
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Ability to operate in a timely manner, meeting targeted timeframes for moving contracts through to signature, with a careful attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal with critical attention to detail
• Employs a problem-solving approach

What You Will Get
• A unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies.
• Access to the tools, leadership and resources you'll need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being

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.

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