United Talent Agency
Manager, Communications
Full time
Onsite • Los Angeles, CA, USA
USD 100000.00 - 115000.00
Salary: USD 100000.00 - 115000.00 annually
Category: Artist/Label Services
UTA seeks a** Communications Manager** to be based in our Los Angeles or New York office. The Manager role in UTA’s Corporate Communications supports the company’s music, comedy, theater, news and publishing divisions. The role encompasses all aspects of communications, including media relations, writing, panels, event publicity, working collaboratively with internal communications and media production, and more. Because the role touches several facets of the entertainment ecosystem, it requires someone with a fluency in the language of culture who can be a specialist depending on the situation. The pace is fast, relationships with colleagues and press are essential, and attention to detail is vital.
You should be a strategic, creative, collaborative, and detail-oriented communications professional with a background in and passion for the entertainment industry with a foundation in music preferred.
The salary range for this role is **$100,000 to $115,000 **commensurate with experience and skills.
What You Will Do
• Actively work on external communications across UTA’s many divisions, collaborating with key stakeholders on press opportunities, including stories, thought leadership, panels, and social media.
• Draft and distribute press releases for company news, including client deals, new hires, broader corporate announcements, and more.
• Craft pitches, bios, award submissions, and other press material on behalf of agents and executives.
• Identify and secure speaking opportunities for executives at conferences, summits, events and more.
• Develop and maintain meaningful relationships with press across a range of outlets, including business, consumer, lifestyle, tech, fashion, beauty and more, in addition to entertainment trade outlets.
• Help staff company events, including securing post-event coverage.
• Support VPs and senior leadership on all communications related projects and strategy.
• Manage and staff interview with executives and press.
What You Will Need
• 5+ years or more experience in entertainment, preferably at an agency, label, studio or streamer.
• Strong media relations experience with relationships in music and performing arts industries preferred.
• Strong writing abilities and critical thinker.
• Excellent people skills, relationship builder, and collaborator.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment, which may involve working outside of traditional office hours, and travel as needed.
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 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.