Janet Kim and Scott Schreiber join UTA as music agents

16 February 2022 - Press release

 

Leading global talent, entertainment, and sports company UTA today announced that Janet Kim and Scott Schreiber have joined the agency as Music Agents. Both Kim and Schreiber will be based out of the agency’s Beverly Hills office.

Janet Kim joins UTA with close to a decade of experience leading strategy and tactics for some of the world's top artists, working in both live touring and special events. She previously worked at CAA, where she booked artists at private/corporate events, large-scale Pride Festivals and LGBTQ+ events globally, consulted for companies including CJ ENM (one of South Korea’s largest media companies), and worked with artists including Adam Lambert, DNCE, Jordin Sparks, Julia Michaels, Keiynan Lonsdale, Keshi, Rozzi, Sam Fischer, Sevdaliza, among others. Prior to her career as an agent, she worked as a Tour Manager on the road for bands.   

Scott Schreiber joins UTA following a decade of experience booking shows from club to arena level at WME. Schreiber has worked with leading contemporary artists across all genres including Zhu, Chet Faker, SG Lewis, Tokimonsta, Channel Tres, Soulwax, Bomba Estereo, Ski Mask the Slump God, Lil Skies, Nero, Michael Brun, Erol Alkan, Tommy Genesis, Kareem Ali, DJ_Dave, and others. 

"UTA's Music division and the company as a whole have built great momentum despite the difficulties of the pandemic, continuously signing talented artists and adding key agents," said Kim. "I am thrilled to be joining UTA, and I am excited to help David Zedeck, Scott Clayton and Sam Kirby Yoh realize their vision for the department."

“It's been amazing to see the passion and forward-thinking approach of UTA's music leadership team," said Schreiber. “I have admired their collaborative approach to artist representation, and I'm looking forward to continuing to build upon the great work that the team has already accomplished.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Janet and Scott to UTA Music,” said David Zedeck, UTA Partner and Co-Head of Global Music. “They are consummate professionals with strong relationships across all sectors of the music industry. Their expertise will be invaluable to our group as we continue to broaden our resources and find compelling new opportunities for our clients.”

Kim and Schreiber’s announcement follows a series of new hires that has bolstered the agency’s music group over the last 18 months. These new hires include Scott Clayton as Co-Head of Global Music; Nashville office co-heads Jeffrey Hasson and Matthew Morgan; Nashville-based agents Brett Saliba, Matt Korn, Zach Hartley, Emily Wright, Emily LaRose, Marissa Smith, Elisa Vazzana and Buster Phillips; SVP of Global Music Operations Erika Savage and agents Matt Meyer and Robbie Brown, based in Los Angeles; and Director of Growth and Strategy Rebecca Prochnik, Director of Artist Brand Strategy Irene Agbontaen, and agents Carlos Abreu and Max Lee, based in London.