Senior Communications Associate

UTA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UTA seeks a Senior Associate for our Sports Group’s communications team, reporting to the Vice President, Communications. The role executes external and internal communications and media relations for UTA’s sports arm and clients, supporting internal corporate communications and women’s sports clients.

You will pitch and secure media coverage across regional and national outlets, craft messaging, and collaborate with agents, executives, and marketing teams to drive audience engagement year-round.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public relations, communications, or marketing in-house or at an agency.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to craft clear messaging.
• Experience with media relations for sports leagues/teams or top media brands preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and coordinate with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and secure media coverage regionally and nationally for Sports Group clients.
• Create pitches, press releases, advisories, newsletters, memos, talking points and social copy.
• Support internal and corporate communications and executive communications.
• Coordinate interview logistics and manage media databases and placements.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Writing & editing

Strategic communications

Relationship management

Project management

Social media

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
• 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
• 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

• 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
• Experience with Muckrack, Cision, Canva, Adobe/PhotoShop, and content production are a plus
• Great problem-solving and organizational skills, resourcefulness and the ability to handle high‑pressure situations with poise, professionalism and confidence
• Strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to communicate efficiently and clearly when speaking and writing5+ 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
• Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and coordinate with clients and key stakeholders
• Experience securing local and national stories and news items across television, print and online media
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, work styles and cultures
• Experience executing PR strategy in collaboration with sports leagues/teams, brands, agencies or community organizations