Director, UTA Advisory
Job Description
UTA Advisory seeks a Director to join our growing team. This role will support one of our most high-profile brand clients, leading talent and influencer partnerships and executing entertainment-driven campaigns. The ideal candidate is both strategic and executional, fluent in celebrity and influencer partnerships, and thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. We are seeking creative and organized professionals who are eager to be part of an incredibly exciting and growing division of UTA.
UTA Advisory - a division of leading global talent and entertainment company United Talent Agency – is a top entertainment and culture marketing agency advising some of the world’s biggest brands. We are a team of passionate marketers and experts with varying backgrounds, who leverage entertainment to create and execute a range of marketing initiatives for clients including talent procurement, film/tv integrations, studio/network co-marketing and promotional partnerships, content strategy, business acceleration and more.
The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $150,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
What You Will Do
Serve as the day-to-day lead for client communications, strategy, and execution across multiple workstreams
Lead the negotiation and management of talent and influencer partnerships, including contract redlines and direct communication with reps and legal teams
Oversee the development of strategic entertainment and cultural marketing recommendations for the clients
Collaborate with internal teams to identify and vet celebrity, influencer, and partnership opportunities aligned with campaign objectives
Manage internal and external timelines, deliverables, and communications to ensure flawless execution
Build and present decks that clearly articulate creative ideas, talent strategy, and activation plans
Maintain deep understanding of industry trends, entertainment opportunities, and competitive activity to inform client work
Lead weekly client calls and meetings; create agendas, manage follow-ups, and ensure accountability
Partner with junior team members and oversee project execution
Travel occasionally for client activations, talent shoots, and live events
Contribute to the collaborative team culture and actively support internal process improvement and knowledge sharing
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or related field strongly preferred
5+ years of experience in account management or brand partnerships at a marketing, entertainment, talent, or influencer agency
Significant hands-on experience managing talent and influencer campaigns, including contract negotiations and production logistics
Ability to independently lead complex projects from strategy through execution
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and/or Google Slides, Doc, Sheets, is necessary
Excellent client communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities with precision
Ability to travel for client activations, media days, and event support
Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization and collaborate across teams and departments
Positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset
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 is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.
For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/
UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.