United Talent Agency

UTA seeks a dynamic and proactive Communications Associate to provide support within the Communications department. The Communications Associate plays a pivotal role within the team, dedicated to upholding and enhancing the reputation of the agency across its numerous practice areas. This position involves shaping the agency’s narrative, crafting strategic communication plans, spearheading announcements, pitching ideas, providing executive briefings, strategizing on awards season attendance, securing high-level speaking opportunities and more. Located in our Los Angeles office, this role reports directly to the SVP, Corporate Communications. 

We seek a candidate deeply attuned to cultural currents, possessing a background in entertainment or media sectors, with firsthand experience collaborating with press contacts, media outlets and other internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate demonstrates creativity, innovation, and the ability to navigate an evolving media landscape.

The salary range for this role is $70,000 to $75,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do 

• Draft communications plans, press releases, pitches, agent and executive biographies, messaging documents, and other agency-related documents
• Secure impactful press placements that align with UTA’s narrative
• Participate in planning sessions with the team and present thoughtful, innovative pitch ideas for UTA’s multiple practice areas including Film, Television, Music and more.
• Assist in organizing and executing agency presence at various awards shows and tentpole entertainment industry events
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders
• Manage relationships with high-profile clients, managers, publicists, studios, etc.
• Other special projects as assigned

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 2+ years of communications or public relations experience in a corporate or agency setting with a focus on entertainment
• Strong business knowledge in media and entertainment business
• Innovative problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Well organized, able to work with overlapping deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Network of entertainment press contacts
• Unique perspective and positive attitude

What You Will Get

• A unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies.
• Access to the tools, leadership and resources you’ll need to create and drive a center of excellence
• The opportunity to do the best work of your career
• Work out of an amazing office – that happens to house one of the top modern art collections in the world
• Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being

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 including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

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