UIA Talent Agency
New York, NY
US
Aaron Sanko
This full-time position offers the opportunity for a self-motivated and ambitious individual to develop mastery over all aspects of the talent representation field, working closely with and providing support to a seasoned team of agents representing an elite roster of actors and directors. This role is on a track to become a franchised agent with additional experience. Current responsibilities will include being a dedicated point of contact with all actors on the roster in theatre, film, and television, in addition to providing administrative support to the senior members of the team. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Film, Television and Theatre. In this boutique office, all team members participate in every facet of the business, from the strategic to the routine.
UIA Talent Agency is an entertainment enterprise with a reputation of excellence in representing a diverse roster of artists. UIA is home to a broad spectrum of talent including actors for stage and screen, directors, classical singers for opera and concert, composers, playwrights, librettists, and conductors.
Our dynamic roster of artists are engaged on Broadway, in Hollywood, at leading opera houses and symphony orchestras, and everywhere in between. Our agency consists of a team of dedicated professionals with broad industry experience who take pride in offering our clients the personal, individualized attention they deserve with the resources of a full-service, multi-disciplinary agency, setting the gold standard for talent representation worldwide.
An early to mid-career professional with 1-2 years of experience at a theatrical talent agency who is an eager, passionate, and motivated people person. Driven, ambitious, resourceful, innovative, forward thinking, committed, and detail oriented. A team player who will contribute to the growth of the enterprise.
-Extensive interpersonal interaction via telephone and e-mail, applying keen critical thinking skills to field questions and navigate relationships with clients and producers in the U.S. and abroad in a professional, client services-oriented manner consistent with the company’s values and brand reputation.
-Day-to-day audition management for our roster of actors by coordinating communication between clients, casting directors, producers, and internal administrative staff.
-Submissions to Breakdowns for theatre, film, and television projects under the supervision of the agents.
-Pitching clients for appropriate projects based on understanding of client profiles and the taste of Casting Directors and/or Creatives on specific projects.
-Drafting, reviewing, editing, and/or negotiating a high volume of performance contracts.
-Managing the contract lifecycle through distribution, tracking, and reporting.
-Creating, editing, and/or proofreading artist marketing materials including biographies and resumes, with an eye for quality branding of the artist consistent with the company’s style and the artist’s professional identity. This includes developing and advising on brand adherence through all elements of the artist’s publicity tools.
-Coordinate annual website update and social media presence with support from internal administrative staff.
-Design and/or prepare professional documents including memos and presentations including charts, tables, graphs, etc.
-Support the company’s executive leadership in schedule management and office coordination.
-Work independently and collaboratively on a mix of special and routine projects in a project management role at the direction of the management team. These can include planning and coordination of presentations, dissemination of information, international employment applications, event organization, conference preparation, and logistics for clients or agency activities.
-General office support including but not limited to answering calls, taking messages, electronically filing documents, organizing office inventory, and database management.
-Management of Artist Services Intern(s).
-Refined interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism, diplomacy, tact, and poise.
-A collaborative attitude with the ability to interact collegially with individuals at all levels of the organization.
-Highly-developed business writing technique, with a keen editorial eye, and high-level mastery of grammar and spelling.
-Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage rapidly shifting priorities on multiple projects simultaneously.
-Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to efficiently juggle a multitude of competing tasks, demands, and priorities while maintaining a cool external demeanor.
-Knowledge of standard musical theatre repertoire.
-Knowledge of developing projects in theatre, film, and television and the desire to stay up-to-date on the constantly evolving landscape.
-The ability to remain calm, objective, professional, and unemotional in high stress situations.
-Experience with Breakdown Services
-Familiarity with general AEA and SAG-AFTRA contracts and policies.
-Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite.
-Basic proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop.
-Basic proficiency in online file sharing applications including Dropbox and Google Drive.
-Must not be currently working as a professional performer or aspiring performer.
-1-2 years of experience in a theatrical talent agency or talent management company.
-Currently residing in or willing to relocate to New York City (no relocation stipends are available).
-Proficiency with InEntertainment software.
-Relationships with New York and/or Los Angeles Casting Offices.
-Basic to intermediate proficiency in HTML.
-Basic to intermediate proficiency in Wix website management.
-A strong interest and knowledge in the performing arts, including musical theatre, film and television, classical music, opera, and concert performances.
-Brand-led social media skills.
-Video, photo, and/or audio editing experience
Education or experience in business, arts administration, or a performing arts discipline
Full-Time. Annual salary $50-55k commensurate with experience. Hybrid in person and remote position: we're currently in our midtown Manhattan office two days per week. Periodic evening and weekend hours required as well as possible out-of-town travel. Frequent evening and weekend hours required as well as possible out-of-town travel. Benefits include medical/dental/vision insurance reimbursement via QSEHRA plan, paid time-off package, corporate mobile phone service, commuter benefits, and frequent industry perks including performance tickets, etc.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and include three professional references who can speak freely about your relationship.
UIA Talent agency celebrates and supports differences and diversity. We consider unique qualities a benefit to our employees, clients, and community. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
$50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
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