Assistant to Senior Director, Music Brand Partnerships

UTA is seeking an Assistant to Senior Director, Music Brand Partnerships. UTA Music is home to a diverse roster of some of the world’s premier musical talent, from emerging acts to superstars. UTA Music works globally, driving client careers through recording deals, touring, performances, licensing, and brand partnerships.

We are a team of music brand partnership and marketing experts that work with our roster of music clients to develop creative campaigns and establish strategic partnerships with global brands. The ideal candidate is passionate about the music business and has a curiosity for how artists integrate with brands beyond shows, with a strong understanding of the landscape of brands and marketing agencies.

This position is responsible for providing administrative and creative support to the head of the UK Music Brand Partnership department. You will be responsible for supporting through to executing brand partnership deals and administrative tasks including tracking contracts, new business outreach, creating artist and brand pitching decks and documents, brand category research, diary and travel management, maintaining spreadsheets, tracking payments for deals, managing artist schedules, co- ordinating with managers, brands and colleagues at all levels.

What You Will Do:

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Assisting the head of the UK Music Brand Partnerships division, working to help manage a high volume inbox and partnership deal flow, calendar, prepare for meetings internally and externally

• Support in tracking new business targets across brands and agencies

• Maintaining spreadsheets, and drafting correspondence for pitches

• Support in the execution of brand partnership deals

• Liaising with external clients and partners, and internal staff at all levels, joining calls, meetings

  + sending out follow-ups / taking note of next steps

• Working with other agencies (e.g. PR, brand and media agencies) to obtain client briefs and

  opportunities

• Be able to spot organic growth opportunities and support on new business opportunities

• Working with team to conduct research and create presentations

• Creating and managing marketing materials needed for brand and artist pitches as needed by

  Music Brand Partnership agents

• Tracking contracts, client calendars and payments through a series of detailed grids

• Preparing monthly expense reports for review and submission to Finance for approval

• Responsible for finance across all partnership deals, liaising with artist & brand teams.

What You Will Need:

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally within a brand, marketing or advertising agency

• An understanding of the landscape of brands and marketing agencies, and how they operate

• You could find yourself working across a varied range of clients, and should be comfortable

  thinking across a range of areas, from soft drinks and beer to trainers and couture, as well as an

  understanding of and curiosity about the wider entertainment industry

• Experience creating decks and writing copy for pitch material, or an adaptable experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• An understanding of social media metrics and audience data

• Strong organisational skills

• Ability to prioritise a busy workload with a busy inbox, managing several projects simultaneously

• Ability to develop business relationships with clients, senior-level executives, and colleagues

• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client service-focused work environment

• An interest and understanding of the latest platform developments and capabilities across social

  media

• A proactive, curious attitude, a willingness to “go the extra mile”, contribute creativity, and be a

  team player and problem-solver

• A passion for the work our clients do, with a forward-thinking outlook, focused on elevating our

  clients and helping them succeed.

What You Will Get:

• A competitive salary - £34,000 per annum

• A benefits package to support your wellbeing, including private medical insurance

• The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of the leading global entertainment companies

• The opportunity to work in an inclusive and diverse company culture

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/

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At UTA, the belief in the client relationship is paramount – 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. UTA seeks the innovators, the entrepreneurs. The talented, the creative, the thoughtful. And, the passionate, who share our love for the work all of us are privileged to do.

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