Director of Communications, UTA
$150-175k
Office located in Beverly Hills, CA
Talent & entertainment agency
Open for applications
Talent & entertainment agency
1001+ employees
Open for applications
$150-175k
Office located in Beverly Hills, CA
1001+ employees
Company mission
To shape talent, build careers, and tell stories.
Role
Who you are
- 8-10 years’ experience in public relations, communications, journalism and/or marketing in-house, at an agency or both
- Experience working with professional sports leagues, athletes, teams, public figures, brands, agencies and/or media companies
- Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in media relations, business/corporate communications, internal communications, and crisis communications
- Experience collaborating with multiple partners on high-profile events, campaigns, and public announcements
- Excellent professional writing and editing skills, and ability to communicate efficiently and clearly when public speaking, presenting and pitching
- Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills; resourcefulness and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise and professionalism and confidence while operating in service-oriented and client-facing environments
- Highly proficient in creating holistic campaigns, securing national stories and news items across television, print and online media, and maintaining and building relationships with a variety of national journalists, sports, business and trade media, and producers and bookers
- Detail-oriented, creative, curious and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage projects and collaborate with clients, public figures and key stakeholders
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, work styles and cultures
- Demonstrated computer and digital proficiency (MS Office, BOX, Canva, Google apps, etc.) and fluency in most social media platforms and PR tools (Cision, Muckrack, etc.)
What the job involves
- UTA seeks a strategic and action-oriented Director, Communications, to join the team at KLUTCH Sports Group. Part of KLUTCH Sports Group’s business and client-focused communications team reporting to the Vice President, Communications, KLUTCH Sports Group
- This role is responsible for developing and executing communications strategies, media relations and earned media, and impactful storytelling for KLUTCH, UTA and its clients
- In this role you’ll lead and oversee business and corporate communications, and support client publicity across all sports
- Driving strategic priorities, leading cross-departmental teams and partner and client-facing projects, this role is responsible for securing placements and opportunities in news, consumer, business, marketing, lifestyle, entertainment and sports outlets and publications
- Creates and executes comprehensive media strategies to promote and drive awareness of KLUTCH’s global partnerships, brand advisory, and data and insights practices. Leads global football communications, and supports WNBA, NIL, NFL and NBA clients, agents and executives year-round
- Overseas and manages corporate, business and internal communications functions including speaking opportunities, lists, awards and related submissions, and secures premium opportunities and placements for KLUTCH/UTA executives, agents and employees to drive agency-wide business goals, and increase awareness of KLUTCH/UTA announcements, events and partnerships
- Works closely with KLUTCH/UTA leadership, executives and agents to craft holistic messaging and drive targeted narratives internally and externally. Manages and supports the work of junior colleagues across departments and leads the creation of pitches, press releases, media advisories, newsletters, memos, talking points, social copy, and any other internal and external messaging
- Serves as a spokesperson and representative for KLUTCH/UTA and leads media relations efforts for marquee entertainment and sporting events, including community events, draft events, all-star events, red carpets, awards shows, media days, conferences, and more to drive storytelling for KLUTCH/UTA clients and partners
- Refines and manages communications department systems and processes for media monitoring, media training, amplification strategies, content creation and templates and digital assets
- 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
Our take
Founded in 1991, UTA represents some of the world’s most acclaimed and recognised figures - from actors and athletes to writers and digital influencers. These include Lizzo, The Coen Brothers, Bad Bunny and Timothee Chalamet.
The entertainment landscape is in a permanent state of flux, but the boom of digital and social media has brought rise to new kinds of talent. To remain on the cultural pulse, UTA has expanded its business into gaming, digital media and influencers, as younger consumers spend more time playing games or watching social content over traditional media.
With the acquisitions of Fletcher & Company and Curtis Brown, UTA took on the estates of esteemed literary figures like John le Carré and Ian Fleming. This reflects a larger competition between agencies to acquire intellectual property to develop into content. In doing so, UTA hopes to find competitive edge over other dominant agencies, WME and CAA.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Beverly Hills, CA
Leadership
Jeremy Zimmer
(Co-Founder & CEO)Has served as CEO for UTA since 1991.
Jim Berkus
(Co-Founder & Chair)Served as a partner at Leading Artists Agency, which merged with Bauer-Benedek Agency to form UTA.
Peter Benedek
(Co-Founder & Owner)Also served as a partner at Bauer-Benedek Agency.
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