Associate, Communications

United Talent Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Well-being programs

Collaborative environment

Room to grow

Inclusive culture

Job summary

UTA seeks an Associate, Communications to join our Sports Group’s team in Beverly Hills, CA. Reporting to the VP of Communications, you’ll execute external and internal communications and media relations for UTA’s sports arm and its clients.

The role supports internal and corporate communications, pitches and secures coverage across sports, entertainment, and lifestyle outlets, and collaborates with agents, marketing, and social teams to craft messaging and drive audience engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in public relations, communications, or marketing in-house, at an agency, or both.
• Experience with sports leagues/teams or major media brands and knowledge of media relations or sports marketing.
• Experience securing local and national stories across TV, print and online media.
• Experience executing PR strategy in collaboration with leagues/teams, brands, agencies or community orgs for events and campaigns.
• Strong writing and editing skills and ability to communicate clearly in speech and writing.

Responsibilities

• Executes strategies to promote clients and business areas across all sports year-round.
• Secures coverage in local and national media to support goals and announcements.
• Supports internal and corporate communications and manages awards, speaking engagements, and events.
• Develop department systems and processes: maintain databases and calendars, track placements, generate presentations.
• Creates and edits pitches, press releases, advisories, newsletters, memos, talking points, social copy, and other messaging.
• Collaborates with agents, executives, marketing and social teams to craft messaging and drive engagement.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Writing

Editing

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Collaboration

Tools

Muck Rack

Cision

Adobe Photoshop

Content production

Job description

UTA seeks an Associate, Communications as part of our Sports Group’s sports and entertainment-focused communications team reporting to the Vice President, Communications. This role is responsible for executing external and internal communications and media relations for UTA’s sports arm and its clients. This position supports all internal and corporate communications and provides day‑to‑day support for the agency’s clients across all sports and divisions, responsible for pitching and securing media coverage in regional and national news, advertising, business, marketing, lifestyle, entertainment and sports outlets. This role is based in our Beverly Hills, CA office.

The salary range for this role is $71,000 to $75,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

• Executes strategies to promote and drive awareness of Sports Group’s clients and business areas across all sports year-round
• Secures coverage in local and national sports, consumer, entertainment and news media to drive clients short and long-term goals, and increase awareness of Sports Group announcements, events and partnerships
• Supports Sports Group’s internal and corporate communications functions, responsible for creating executive and company-wide communications, and managing award and list submissions, speaking engagements, events and philanthropic opportunities
• Develop department systems and processes - maintains contact databases and company calendars, manages interview logistics, tracks and clips media placements, generates presentations, and more
• Creates and edits pitches, press releases, media advisories, newsletters, memos, talking points, social copy, and any other internal and external messaging
• Works closely with UTA/Sports Group agents, executives, marketing and social teams to craft messaging, drive targeted narratives and execute impactful audience engagement

What You Will Need

• 5+ years’ experience in public relations, communications, professional writing and/or marketing in-house, at an agency, or both
• Experience working with professional sports leagues/teams or leading media brands, and knowledge of media relations, corporate communications, or sports marketing
• Experience securing local and national stories and news items across television, print and online media
• Experience executing PR strategy in collaboration with sports leagues/teams, brands, agencies or community organizations for events, marketing campaigns, and public announcements.
• Experience with Muckrack, Cision, Adobe/PhotoShop, and content production or graphic design are a plus Strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to communicate efficiently and clearly when speaking and writing
• Strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to communicate efficiently and clearly when speaking and writing
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, work styles and cultures
• Great problem-solving and organizational skills, resourcefulness and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise, professionalism and confidence
• Highly detail-oriented and organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and coordinate with clients and key stakeholders
• Maintains strong relationships with sports, lifestyle, health & wellness, business, news and entertainment print and digital media outlets
• Demonstrated computer and digital proficiency (MS Office, BOX, Google apps, etc.) and fluency across most social media platforms

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.

For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/

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