Associate - IQ

United Talent Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

United Talent Agency is seeking a strategic, data-driven associate for its IQ team in Los Angeles. The role involves analyzing datasets from film, TV, music, digital creators, and sports to support negotiations and growth strategies.

You will design analytics tools, create compelling data narratives, and deliver regular reports to internal and external partners. The ideal candidate has a passion for entertainment analytics, a detail-oriented mindset, and thrives in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, data science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years’ experience in entertainment, media, technology, or a data-driven analytical role.
• Fluency in major social media platforms and related metrics.
• Experience building visually engaging decks that communicate data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables and execute with precision under tight deadlines.
• Strategic and analytical mindset to interpret data and translate insights into business outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and collaborative working style.
• Proficiency with MS Office and collaboration tools (Slack, Box, Airtable, etc.).
• Experience with analytics platforms such as YouScan, Tubular, Demographics Pro, and data visualization tools like Power BI/Tableau; coding skills (Python/VBA) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets from first-party and third-party sources.
• Create materials and reports that transform data into compelling narratives.
• Support the creation, maintenance, and design of analytics tools.
• Deliver recurring reports to various stakeholder groups across the agency.
• Communicate insights clearly and collaborate with agents, senior executives, and clients.

Skills

Data analysis

Storytelling with data

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Python

VBA

YouScan

Tubular

Demographics Pro

Slack

Box

Airtable

Job description

UTA seeks a strategic, data-driven associate for a dynamic, collaborative role within the agency’s IQ team. This role will support analytics work across film, TV, music, digital creators, and sports, partnering with multidisciplinary teams to turn data and cultural insights into critical support for negotiations as well as forward-thinking strategies for client growth. The role will also be involved in advanced initiatives that will enhance overall team effectiveness by helping to design, improve, and implement new processes and analytics tools.

The ideal candidate for this position is a detail-oriented, critical thinker who enjoys research and analytics, is passionate about entertainment, and thrives in fast-paced environments.

The salary range for this role is $73,000 to $80,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

• Analyze large datasets from various sources, including first-party and third-party ratings, viewership data, social media, and consumer research
• Create materials and reports that transform data into compelling stories and narratives
• Support the creation, maintenance, and design of analytics tools used to enable and enhance team and departmental efficiency
• Deliver recurring reports to various stakeholder groups across the agency
• Communicate insights clearly and collaborate with internal and external partners, including agents, senior executives, and clients

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in business, data science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years’ experience in entertainment, media, technology, or a data-driven analytical role (experience with entertainment-specific datasets a plus)
• Fluency in major social media platforms and related metrics
• Experience building visually engaging decks that communicate data-driven recommendations to both creative and business stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables, set priorities, and execute with precision under tight deadlines
• A strategic and analytical mindset—you can spot trends, interpret data, and help translate insights into compelling narratives and business outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative working style
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as Slack, Box, Airtable, or similar
• Experience with analytics platforms such as YouScan, Tubular, Demographics Pro, or similar, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights a plus
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and/or skills with coding languages (e.g. Python, VBA) a plus

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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