Associate, Talent Strategy - UTA IQ

UTA seeks an Associate, Talent Strategy to work at the intersection of social media, entertainment, and analytics. IQ is UTA’s client strategy, data, and research division, focused on developing insights and analyzing cultural trends to help propel client careers forward.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with talent across all verticals—including music, television, film, digital creators, publishing, and sports—to build their cultural capital through strategic, data-driven storytelling. You’ll work across a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, analysts, and strategists, helping shape the narratives and opportunities that drive impact in today’s fast-moving media landscape.

The ideal candidate is deeply curious about the forces shaping both legacy media industries and the creator-driven digital world—and has strong instincts for where both are headed. They should be extremely online—tapped into the zeitgeist, fluent in emerging trends, and always aware of the creators and conversations shaping culture in real time. We’re looking for someone who brings high energy, sharp attention to detail, and thrives when working closely with others in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Los Angeles.

The salary range for this role is $72,000 to $80,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do

• Create decks, pitch materials, and project recaps that transform data into compelling stories to support client strategy, dealmaking, and brand positioning.
• Create and maintain external-facing resources - including trend reports, best practices guides, platform updates, and newsletters - to educate clients and partners on the digital and social media landscape.
• Maintain strong relationships with major social media platforms and act as the liaison for clients addressing any platform-related concerns or challenges.
• Identify and unlock opportunities to grow clients' audiences and influence through research, ideation, and strategic implementation.
• Fuel negotiations, identify business opportunities, and secure deals by analyzing and packaging insights surrounding clients’ online brands.
• Manage external relationships with third-party vendors, including social media managers, content studios, fan engagement tools, SEO experts, and other specialists.
• Maintain and develop relationships with creator economy platforms to help clients navigate new opportunities aligned with their content, audience, and growth goals.
   

What You Will Need

• 2+ years experience in digital media, social strategy and/or data analytics in the entertainment industry
• Communication: Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an eye for detail
• Social Media Expertise: Fluency in major platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, X, Snapchat, Threads, and Pinterest
• Efficiency: Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle priorities and deliver results efficiently
• Analytical Skills: Experience with analytics platforms such as Brandwatch, Demographics Pro, or similar, as well as the ability to process data and draw insightful conclusions from it
• Strategic Thinking: Strategic and analytical mindset - you can spot trends, interpret data, and translate insights into compelling narratives and business outcomes
• Deck Building: Experience building visually engaging decks that communicate data-driven recommendations to both creative and business stakeholders
• Basic Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint), Slack, Box, or similar

What You Will Get

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the 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 benefits and programs to support your well-being
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

About UTA
UTA unites ideas, opportunities and talent. The company represents some of the world's most iconic, barrier-breaking artists, creators and changemakers—from actors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. One of the most influential companies in global entertainment, UTA's business spans talent representation, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world's biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.
 

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

UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.

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