Associate, Music Operations

Unitedtalent.wd5.uta

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Los Angeles Office Until 8/23/2026 First posted October 26, 2025 Last posted October 26, 2025
Job description

UTA seeks an Associate, Music Operations to join our Music Department, a fast-paced, high-impact group supporting one of the most dynamic departments at the agency. This role sits at the intersection of data, operations, and talent representation, partnering closely with agents, finance, and cross-functional leaders to enhance visibility, streamline workflows, and deliver strategic insights that drive UTA’s global music business forward.

The salary range for this role is $90,000 to $100,000, commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

  • Own and oversee the department-wide talent and show roster, ensuring accuracy and completeness across client onboarding, offboarding, and status updates
  • Lead complex data and reporting projects, synthesizing large, multi-source datasets to uncover trends, forecast performance, and inform strategic decision-making
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to scope and prioritize operational initiatives, assessing feasibility, business impact, and resource requirements
  • Collaborate with Accounting and Finance during month-end and quarterly close cycles, validating key metrics and identifying operational or financial discrepancies
  • Develop and maintain executive-level dashboards and performance reports that provide actionable insights across talent, bookings, and revenue streams
  • Drive improvements in data hygiene and system integrity across platforms
  • Recommend and implement workflow optimizations to increase efficiency, transparency, and alignment between agents, finance, and other departments
  • Mentor junior analysts and serve as a subject matter expert for data tools, reporting processes, and operational best practices

What You Will Need

  • 4+ years of experience in data, operations, or business analytics role, ideally within live entertainment, media, or similarly dynamic industries
  • Advanced proficiency with relational databases and SQL (ability to write, optimize, and interpret complex queries)
  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining BI dashboards (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Looker) for cross-functional and executive audiences
  • Expert-level Excel skills, including advanced formulas, automation, and data modeling
  • Strong understanding of data architecture, process automation, and KPI development
  • Programming experience (Python, R, or similar) is a strong plus
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities, translate ambiguous requests into structured projects, and deliver insights that influence business outcomes
  • Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Passion for live music and understanding of the touring and representation ecosystem is a plus

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

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/
 

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About this role

Summary

Manage data, reporting, and workflows to support UTA's music department operations.

Job title

Associate, Music Operations

Experience level

4+ years

Industry

entertainment

Location requirements

Los Angeles office, remote work not specified

Salary

$90,000 to $100,000

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

SQLExcelBI dashboardsdata analysisdata management

Preferred skills

PythonRdata automationmusic industry knowledge

Specializations

data analysisoperationsmusic industryreportingdashboard
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site