Director, Marketing, Talent Buying
$120k - $140k USD
UTA Entertainment & Culture Marketing (ECM) 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 across multiple therapeutic brands. 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 ECM - 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 $120,000 to $140,000 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 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.