Senior Associate, Communications

United Talent Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Talent Agency (UTA) seeks a Senior Associate for our Sports Group’s communications team, reporting to the VP of Communications. The role executes external and internal communications and media relations for the sports arm and its clients, with day-to-day support for women’s sports clients and other divisions.

Based in Beverly Hills, CA, this position focuses on strategic messaging and audience engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in public relations, communications, marketing or related fields.
• Experience with professional sports leagues/teams or top media brands.
• Proven ability to secure local and national stories across TV, print and online media.
• Experience with PR strategy in collaboration with leagues, brands, agencies or community orgs.
• Proficiency with Muck Rack, Cision, Canva, Adobe Photoshop is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Promote and drive awareness of Sports Group’s clients year-round.
• Secure coverage in local and national media to support goals and events.
• Support internal and corporate communications, create executive messages, manage awards and speaking engagements.
• Develop department systems: databases, calendars, interview logistics, clip placements, presentations.
• Create and edit pitches, press releases, newsletters, memos, talking points, social copy.
• Collaborate with agents, executives, marketing and social teams to craft messaging and drive engagement.

Skills

Public relations

Communications

Media relations

Writing

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Muck Rack

Cision

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

UTA seeks a Senior Associate 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 women’s sports clients, as well as 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 $82,000 to $90,000 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 top 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
• Experience with Muckrack, Cision, Canva, Adobe/PhotoShop, and content production are a plus
• 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
• 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