Vice President, Communications - Filmed Entertainment

UTA is a dynamic and innovative entertainment company, committed to fostering creativity, diversity, and collaboration. We are seeking a visionary and strategic Vice President Communications in our Los Angeles office to join our global communication efforts, working at the forefront of our UTA’s growth and impact. If you are a skilled communicator with a passion for media, entertainment and music and are dedicated to driving positive change, we invite you to join our team.

As the Vice President Communications you will play a crucial role in shaping the narrative and awareness of UTA’s Filmed Entertainment business. You will be responsible for guiding all aspects of communications for your departments with a focus on film, television, and literature, including public and media relations, crisis management, and industry partnerships. The ideal candidate will be an influential and adaptable leader, well-versed in navigating the complexities of a dynamic and high-profile industry with deep understanding of the film and television landscape and media ecosystem. The role will report into an SVP of Communications and will have extensive engagement with the Company’s Chief Communications Officer and business line heads.

The salary range for this role is $225,000 to $250,000 commensurate with experience and skills. 

What You Will Do

• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, collaborating with various departments and executives to provide strategic communication guidance.
• Construct and execute against a strategic communications plan to elevate and articulate the businesses market position, successes and differentiation, inclusive of media placements, programmatic thought leadership and events.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of crisis communication strategies within the entertainment industry, ensuring timely and effective responses to high-profile situations.
• Leverage extensive relationships within press and media in the entertainment industry and aligned communities to strategically shape perception of our business and enhance UTA’s influence.
• Develop and rollout communication plans for significant business initiatives, effectively engaging stakeholders.
• Steer UTA's executive presence at key industry events and conferences, showcasing our leadership's expertise and thought leadership.
• Lead the development and presentation of the UTA narrative, aligning messaging and communication efforts globally.
• Articulate and reinforce our company's vision, motivating and inspiring team members to embody our brand values.

What You Will Need

• Impeccable reputation as a communications executive leader with relevant experience in the media, film and television, and entertainment industries.
• Highly sophisticated and proven ability to apply strategy to communicate UTA goals and metrics to various internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic and analytical skills to create and execute impactful communication plans both from a business unit and overall corporate communications perspective.
• Profound understanding of the film and television landscape.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a keen ability to innovate in a fast-paced environment.
• EQ-driven communication style, fostering transparency, trust, and collaboration.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills, with a nuanced and effective presentation ability.
• Maintain agility and fluidity in managing complexity, unexpected developments, and crises, contributing to a culture of resilience and forward-thinking.
• Proven track record of successfully developing high-performing teams
• Global perspective and ability to work across diverse geographies.

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, entrepreneurial and diverse company culture.
• Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being.
• Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow.

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/
 

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

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