Executive, Ventures, Licensing

Full Time Job
UTA, a leading talent agency based in Beverly Hills, CA, is seeking an Executive for its UTA Ventures group. The Executive will have a love for media, culture, consume the latest brands and be naturally curious. We are looking for a self-starter who can think creatively about market opportunities and will work with the broader UTA Ventures team and agents of the Agency on client-facing strategic growth initiatives and new businesses across the media, entertainment, and consumer/lifestyle sectors.What You Will Do
• Conduct Research & Analysis. Understand key industry sectors, trends and news within specific whitespace categories identified by the UTA Ventures team.
• Marketplace Coverage. Develop and maintain a knowledge base of research and analysis on sectors and business models to scale the efforts of the UTA Ventures team across a wide variety of clients
• Ideation. Participate in the ideation and analysis of new licensing opportunities in key extension areas, including apparel, consumer goods, food & beverage, and lifestyle brands.
• Analysis. Lead or guide financial models across a variety of structures to evaluate potential new business opportunities on behalf of clients and the Agency as a whole
• Partner Management. Collaborate and lead execution on deals while building outstanding relationships with internal and external partners

What You Will Need
• 5+ years of relevant experience at an agency, entertainment company or consumer brand.
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• Strong passion for entrepreneurship and knowledge/willingness to learn about the business side of traditional & emerging media & entertainment and consumer lifestyle sectors
• Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders across consumer ecosystem
• Team player, proactive, results-oriented, problem-solver, strategic thinker, highly organized, flexible, strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to engage with clients, agents, management, legal and senior leadership
• Strong passion for entrepreneurship and knowledge/willingness to learn about the business side of traditional & emerging media & entertainment and consumer lifestyle sectors

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

About UTAUTA is one of the world's leading talent and entertainment companies. We help the world's most inspiring people make the world a more inspiring place. Many of our colleagues spend their careers here. It's one of the reasons UTA is considered among the entertainment industry's best places to work.At UTA, the belief in the client relationship is paramount and marked by respect, a sense of stewardship, and a commitment to an artist's entire creative life. Our commitment to every employee is the same.

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.?#LI-TN1