Director, Talent & Influencer Partnerships

United Talent Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive and diverse culture

Well-being programs

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

UTA Advisory, a division of United Talent Agency in Los Angeles, seeks a Director to lead talent and influencer partnerships for high-profile brand clients and execute entertainment-driven campaigns. You will blend strategy with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

The role offers a strategic, leadership-driven path within a dynamic marketing division, with opportunities to shape campaigns, negotiate deals, and elevate partnerships across a leading global agency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in account management or brand partnerships at a marketing/entertainment agency
• Hands-on experience managing talent and influencer campaigns, including production logistics
• Ability to independently lead complex projects from strategy through execution
• Excellent client communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day 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

Skills

Talent partnerships

Contract negotiations

Client communications

Project leadership

Campaign strategy

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

UTA Advisory, a division of United Talent Agency in Los Angeles, seeks a Director to lead talent and influencer partnerships for high-profile brand clients and execute entertainment-driven campaigns. You will blend strategy with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

The role offers a strategic, leadership-driven path within a dynamic marketing division, with opportunities to shape campaigns, negotiate deals, and elevate partnerships across a leading global agency.