Product Placement Assistant

United Talent Agency, LLC.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent agency in London is seeking an energetic self-starter for the Product Placement Division. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and a passion for marketing and entertainment. Responsibilities include managing product placement inventories, tracking shipments, and supporting clients and productions. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a fast-paced environment with a renowned agency that values creativity and initiative. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Benefits

A competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Inclusive and diverse company culture

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience, ideally in an assistant capacity.
• Prior experience at an entertainment company, advertising agency, or working in film/TV production preferred.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Impeccable organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track product placement inventory.
• Oversee product shipments and handle loan agreements.
• Prepare POVs and clearance requests for client approval.
• Build strong relationships with production contacts.
• Provide operational and administrative support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Technical skills with Microsoft Office

Ability to manage multiple projects

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Slack

Concur

Airtable

Workday

Job description

UTA's Entertainment & Culture Marketing (E&CM) European department is seeking support in its Product Placement Division. Candidates must have the ability to proactively function under tight deadlines in a fast-paced working environment and experience managing daily schedules/calendars, conduct research, create presentations and support with the tracking and delivery of products to productions. Qualified candidates must have precise, detailed-oriented organisational skills, as well as excellent communication and writing abilities. A passion for television, film, entertainment and marketing are a must. The UTA E&CM team has developed and launched high-impact, creative initiatives across platforms for Ancestry.com, Coca-Cola, Google, Gymshark, and Lush, among many others. UTA E&CM brings a wide lens and industry expertise to clients across entertainment and technology, connecting some of the most influential brands to culture. The ideal candidate will have experience and a genuine passion for the worlds of marketing and entertainment, consume TV shows and movies and will be an active user of multiple social platforms. The European office is a smaller team within the larger UTA business within, so there will be plenty of multi-tasking and the opportunity to grow quickly. This is a great opportunity for an energetic self-starter looking to take their career to the next level in the entertainment industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track product placement inventory including ordering, shipping, returns, resets, and cost tracking.
• Oversee product shipments to productions and handle loan agreements, legal approvals, and related documentation.
• Review film and TV scripts, evaluate placement opportunities, and prepare POVs/clearance requests for client approval.
• Track and report on integrations by pulling clips, capturing viewership metrics, and creating detailed recap reports.
• Develop and update decks, slides, agendas, and trackers to keep clients informed on active and upcoming projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with production contacts (e.g., Prop Masters, Set Decorators, Line Producers) to confirm and execute placements.
• Identify new content opportunities by monitoring industry trades, Production Weekly, and internal UTA updates.
• Act as a liaison between clients, production partners, and internal cross-functional teams to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Provide operational and administrative support, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing research, and maintaining spreadsheets and contracts.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics, including expense reports.
• Support team projects, presentations, and events as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience, ideally working in an assistant capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising or related field strongly preferred but not required.
• Prior experience at an entertainment company, advertising agency, or working in film/TV production preferred.
• Highly professional with excellent judgement.
• Strong ability to liaise with clients, senior‑level executives, and colleagues.
• Can‑do, positive attitude and willing to "go the extra mile."
• Capable of managing several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Highly proficient technical skills with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Keynote) and other platforms (Slack, Concur, Airtable and Workday).
• Familiarity with video conferencing systems (Zoom, Teams, etc).
• Knowledge and curiosity for key players throughout the entertainment industry.
• Additional language skills a plus.
• Superior communication and presentation skills.
• High degree of motivation, and ability to demonstrate creative thinking.
• Impeccable organizational and time‑management skills and strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to be discreet and keep confidential information private.

Company Overview

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/ Many of our colleagues spend their careers here. It's one of the reasons UTA is considered to be among the entertainment industry's best places to work. At UTA, the belief in the client relationship is paramount – marked by respect, a sense of stewardship, and a commitment to an artist's entire creative life. Our commitment to every employee is the same. UTA seeks the innovators, the entrepreneurs. The talented, the creative, the thoughtful. And, the passionate, who share our love for the work all of us are privileged to do. We encourage applications from all people with relevant experience and skills and are determined to ensure that no person receives less favourable treatment because of age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, nationality race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, or caring responsibilities. If you require us to make any adjustments throughout the interview process to meet your needs, please let us know.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• A benefits package to support your wellbeing and including private medical insurance
• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies
• The opportunity to work in an inclusive and diverse company culture