UTA Advisory seeks a Director to join its Transformation practice. C-suite operators, boards, and investment firms engage UTA Advisory for deep industry expertise, data-driven insight, and outcome-oriented frameworks that deliver solutions to the most challenging questions underpinning a client’s strategy roadmap, operating model, or partner ecosystem.
We support a wide variety of client types – brands, agencies, media platforms, data & tech intermediaries, and investors – across every phase of the business lifecycle. As a Director, Transformation, you will be empowered to set the strategic approach to deliver on our clients’ need to learn, grow and transform within their respective sectors.
Direct responsibilities include day-to-day engagement management alongside an engagement lead and oversight of junior consultants across one or multiple client engagements. This role is an ideal career accelerator with significant growth potential for an experienced individual who is passionate about the marketing and media industry, loves hypothesis-driven problem solving and wants to continue to build an impressive network.
The salary range for this role is $130,000 to $185,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
What You Will Do
Engagement Management & Strategic Analysis
Develop and manage client relationships, serving as a key point-of-contact for an engagement team
Structure, manage and deliver complex workstreams and solutions to senior-level stakeholders
Execute and clearly define project plans to ensure positive impact and sustainable business results
Serve as “quarterback” on client deliverables, working both autonomously and in close partnership with senior leadership and junior team members to deliver rigorously supported solutions to complex problems
Lead the process of client discovery, market research and diligence, including guiding interviews that source clarity from clients and generate new insights from the industry
Drive quantitative market, company, and competitive analysis, either independently or in collaboration with junior team members, to unlock compelling insights for clients and support recommendations
Develop practical recommendations for strategy and clearly defined execution plans to bring said strategy to life
Collaboration & Communication
Foster and manage internal working team and external client relationships, delivering collaboration and productivity throughout an engagement
Supervise junior staff with respect to approvals around communication, prioritization of project workload and evaluation of draft output for client deliverables
Complete work as needed by the engagement lead on larger engagements; help direct junior team members and manage cross-client timelines accordingly
In partnership with project leaders, present and defend strategies and analysis to clients, seeking their input and demonstrating “sense and respond” thinking to incorporate real time feedback into recommendations especially in workshop settings
Industry Connections & Business Development
Support business growth opportunities with existing clients
Collaborate with senior leadership to identify potential new client opportunities, support business development and structure a bespoke approach for each engagement
Leverage industry network, trades and UTA Advisory intelligence to uncover trends and opportunities for active client assignments and future business development
Maintain and grow an active network in the marketplace leveraging UTA Advisory’s owned and sourced opportunities (i.e. events, canvassing, industry memberships) and personal outreach
Your Experience
5+ years of experience in consulting or operator role within the media, marketing, advertising, or technology sectors
MBA desirable, but not required
Proven experience in applying well-developed problem-solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical) and crafting original strategic recommendations with limited involvement from leadership
Proven track record of selling through recommendations to internal teams and/or clients; demonstrated success in turning ideas into actions
Fluency in media/advertising/technology industry terms and trends
Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills
Advanced Microsoft Office skills including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Ability to partner across the organization to deliver engagement objectives
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 positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.
For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/
UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers.
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 and content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world’s biggest brands. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.
