Business Affairs Executive

This is a Full Time Job

UTA seeks a Business Affairs Executive for its Publishing department. The Business Affairs Executive will be a vital member of the team and be responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts and deals for UTA's Publishing division. This person will work closely with the head of the Publishing BA team and will be based in our New York office.

The salary range for this role $75,000 to $150,000 commensurate with experience and skills
What You'll Do
• Handle and track publishing agreements on a day-to-day basis. This includes independently drafting, reviewing and negotiating book publishing agreements and amendments for authors and illustrators, and related ancillary agreements including collaboration agreements, from start to finish.
• Interface with agents and assistants on deal memos and deal terms and queries regarding contract information and interpretation.

What You'll Need
• Must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, admitted to practice in New York.
• Must have 2+ years experience in drafting and negotiating a variety of contracts, including publishing agreements.
• 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.
• Ability to 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).
• 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.
• An effective problem-solving approach to the work.
• Well-organized with a strong work ethic.
• An upbeat temperament, dynamic personality, and highly team-oriented approach.
• General business knowledge and interest in the publishing business.

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
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

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