Director, Communications

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$150K/yr – $175K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

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Job Summary

Own and execute global media strategies for KLUTCH/UTA, guiding football communications, client projects across leagues, and internal/external messaging; lead media relations, events, and executive visibility while mentoring junior teams.

  • Develop holistic campaigns and secure national media placements
  • Lead internal and external communications and speaking opportunities
  • Build relationships with national journalists and media partners

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Creates and executes comprehensive media strategies to promote and drive awareness of KLUTCH’s global partnerships, brand advisory, and data and insights practices. Leads global football communications, and supports WNBA, NIL, NFL and NBA clients, agents and executives year-round.
  • Overseas and manages corporate, business and internal communications functions including speaking opportunities, lists, awards and related submissions, and secures premium opportunities and placements for KLUTCH/UTA executives, agents and employees to drive agency-wide business goals, and increase awareness of KLUTCH/UTA announcements, events and partnerships.
  • Works closely with KLUTCH/UTA leadership, executives and agents to craft holistic messaging and drive targeted narratives internally and externally. Manages and supports the work of junior colleagues across departments and leads the creation of pitches, press releases, media advisories, newsletters, memos, talking points, social copy, and any other internal and external messaging.
  • Serves as a spokesperson and representative for KLUTCH/UTA and leads media relations efforts for marquee entertainment and sporting events, including community events, draft events, all-star events, red carpets, awards shows, media days, conferences, and more to drive storytelling for KLUTCH/UTA clients and partners.
  • Refines and manages communications department systems and processes for media monitoring, media training, amplification strategies, content creation and templates and digital assets.

Requirements

  • 8-10 years’ experience in public relations, communications, journalism and/or marketing in-house, at an agency or both
  • Experience working with professional sports leagues, athletes, teams, public figures, brands, agencies and/or media companies
  • Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in media relations, business/corporate communications, internal communications, and crisis communications
  • Experience collaborating with multiple partners on high-profile events, campaigns, and public announcements
  • Excellent professional writing and editing skills, and ability to communicate efficiently and clearly when public speaking, presenting and pitching
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills; resourcefulness and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise and professionalism and confidence while operating in service-oriented and client-facing environments
  • Highly proficient in creating holistic campaigns, securing national stories and news items across television, print and online media, and maintaining and building relationships with a variety of national journalists, sports, business and trade media, and producers and bookers
  • Detail-oriented, creative, curious and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage projects and collaborate with clients, public figures and key stakeholders
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with people from a range of diverse backgrounds, work styles and cultures
  • Demonstrated computer and digital proficiency (MS Office, BOX, Canva, Google apps, etc.) and fluency in most social media platforms and PR tools (Cision, Muckrack, etc.)

Benefits

  • 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
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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 and content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world’s biggest brands. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.

Founded in 1991
Beverly Hills, California, USA
2.3K employees (675 in marketing)
68% recommend to a friend
78% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

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245.1K
Traffic Source Mix
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46.8%
Direct
44.8%
Referral
5.8%
Social
2.3%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~2.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
413 (18% of company)
Median Career Experience
9 years
Median Tenure
2.9 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
4

Funding

Last Raise
Secondary Market, 4 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2022
    Secondary Market
  • Aug 2018
    Series Unknown

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