Assistant, Events
United Talent Agency
Location
Los Angeles Office
Employment Type
Full time
Department
UTA Cost CentersCorporate Communications
UTA seeks an Events Assistant to join the company’s Global Corporate Communications department. The ideal candidate will bring previous events experience and should also demonstrate a strong passion for the entertainment business and artists, high-level attention to detail, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to navigate shifting situations and last-minute changes. Required skills include excellent organizational capabilities and the ability to manage multiple projects at once and thrive in a project-heavy, fast-paced environment.
This is a full-time position with benefits and will pay $24 per hour.
What You Will Do
Administrative duties include answering phones, heavy meeting and schedule coordination, heavy email correspondence, travel coordination and managing and tracking any and all expenses and invoices associated with events and the department made on the purchasing and T&E card
Assist and collaborate with the Vice President of Events and events team to maintain and track all event logistics including but not limited to: facilities, staffing, catering, valet, and outside vendor management
Assist in high volume execution of onsite, offsite and virtual events including but not limited to: scheduling and participating in event planning meetings, drafting content for and coordinating approval of event invitations, sending invitations to internal and external parties, drafting talking points/introductions, tracking RSVPs, gathering information for and drafting run of shows, compiling guest lists and talent face sheets, and checking in guests
Serve as a representative and point of contact at events on-site, off-site and virtually
Must exhibit strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills and exude a positive attitude and demeanor especially when interfacing with internal and external guests which will include agency partners, high-profile clients, managers, publicists and other executives
Maintain the master events list and screening room calendar and actively communicate with the appropriate teams to constantly provide real time updates in relation to events and other bookings. Compile weekly events calendar communications to distribute to appropriate teams
Create, update, and maintain external party lists for tentpole events within the entertainment industry
Track overall budget on all onsite and offsite events
Develop and maintain positive relationships with all internal departments and key stakeholders
Assist with special projects, research new venues and vendors and compile vendor information as needed
Ability to adjust to working various longer hours over a consistent period to cover screenings, receptions and other on-campus events and tentpole events
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
1+ years’ experience in event planning/management (particularly in a creative/entertainment industry)
Strong Project Management skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, InDesign, Photoshop, Keynote)
General business knowledge and interest in the media and entertainment business
Ability to be self-sufficient and make appropriate judgment calls on catering, décor, and general event needs
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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 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.