Talent Strategy Associate

This is a Full Time Job

UTA seeks an Associate, Talent Strategy to work at the intersection of social media, entertainment, and analytics.

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.

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.

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