Research Associate

This is a Full Time Job

UTA seeks a Research Associate to join its Cultural Insights team. This team is dedicated to uncovering consumer attitudes and behaviors and developing strategic analysis to provide actionable insights for UTA's celebrity and brand clients. The ideal candidate for this role will possess a keen eye for detail, a natural curiosity for understanding the 'why,' and an enthusiasm for market research. While prior experience in consumer survey analysis is preferred, we are open to individuals who are eager to learn and focus on this domain. Proficiency in Excel is a plus, as you will be responsible for cleaning and presenting data with accuracy and clarity. In collaboration with the Research Manager, to whom this position reports, this person will play a pivotal role in implementing best practices in data analysis and research methodologies across the IQ team. Your responsibilities will include analyzing survey data, creating visually engaging presentations, and leveraging various data tools to extract insights on social media performance and audience behaviors. Additionally, you will help with the coordination of UTA's new agency data training program (ADAPT).

The salary range for this role is $65,000 to $75,000 commensurate with experience and skills.

What You Will Do
• Conduct data accuracy checks on IQ reports to ensure analysis integrity and calculation precision
• Collaborate on writing, programming, and analyzing large-scale consumer surveys
• Utilize Excel to analyze survey results and create customized data tables
• Translate data into visually compelling presentations using a variety of graphs and infographic formats
• Utilize third-party and UTA-created data tools to extract insights on social media performance and audience behaviors
• Manage scheduling, RSVPs, and note-taking for UTA's ADAPT program
• Project manage IQ's thought leadership studies and provide analytical support as needed

What You Will Need
• 2+ years of experience in a research, insights, or analytics role
• A passion for data and the ability to craft narratives around numerical insights
• Proficiency in Excel, including basic mathematical functions, formatting, and pivot tables
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written communication and editing abilities
• Enthusiasm for the entertainment industry and cultural trends

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

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.

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