Director, Talent Partnerships
United Talent Agency (UTA)
Los Angeles, CA · Posted October 9, 2026
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About the job
UTA Advisory Marketing seeks a Director to join our growing team. This role will support one of our high-profile brand clients, leading celebrity and influencer partnerships. 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 Marketing - a division of leading global talent and entertainment company United Talent Agency – is a top entertainment 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 $150,000 to $160,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
What You Will Do
- Serve as the day-to-day lead for client communications, strategy, and execution
- 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 talent briefs and partnership execution
- 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
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred
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.
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