Director, Brand Partnerships

Job Description UTA Advisory seeks a Director to join our growing team. This role will support one of our most high-profile brand clients, leading talent and influencer partnerships and executing entertainment-driven campaigns. The ideal candidate is both strategic and executional, fluent in celebrity and influencer partnerships, and thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment. We are seeking creative and organized professionals who are eager to be part of an incredibly exciting and growing division of UTA. UTA Advisory - a division of leading global talent and entertainment company United Talent Agency – is a top entertainment and culture marketing agency advising some of the world’s biggest brands. We are a team of passionate marketers and experts with varying backgrounds, who leverage entertainment to create and execute a range of marketing initiatives for clients including talent procurement, film/tv integrations, studio/network co-marketing and promotional partnerships, content strategy, business acceleration and more. The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $150,000 commensurate with experience and skills. What You Will Do - Serve as the day-to-day lead for client communications, strategy, and execution across multiple workstreams - Lead the negotiation and management of talent and influencer partnerships, including contract redlines and direct communication with reps and legal teams - Oversee the development of strategic entertainment and cultural marketing recommendations for the clients - Collaborate with internal teams to identify and vet celebrity, influencer, and partnership opportunities aligned with campaign objectives - Manage internal and external timelines, deliverables, and communications to ensure flawless execution - Build and present decks that clearly articulate creative ideas, talent strategy, and activation plans - Maintain deep understanding of industry trends, entertainment opportunities, and competitive activity to inform client work - Lead weekly client calls and meetings; create agendas, manage follow-ups, and ensure accountability - Partner with junior team members and oversee project execution - Travel occasionally for client activations, talent shoots, and live events - Contribute to the collaborative team culture and actively support internal process improvement and knowledge sharing What You Will Need - Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, or related field strongly preferred - 5+ years of experience in account management or brand partnerships at a marketing, entertainment, talent, or influencer agency - Significant hands-on experience managing talent and influencer campaigns, including contract negotiations and production logistics - Ability to independently lead complex projects from strategy through execution - Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and/or Google Slides, Doc, Sheets, is necessary - Excellent client communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills - Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to juggle multiple priorities with precision - Ability to travel for client activations, media days, and event support - Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization and collaborate across teams and departments - Positive, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset What You Will Get - The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a 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 programs to support your well-being - Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow About UTA UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and…