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# Director, Growth Strategy at United Talent Agency

- **Company:** United Talent Agency
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-11-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/united-talent-agency/3460f297-122e-4d6f-bade-e1d679c211b7

## Job description

UTA Advisory seeks a Director, Growth Strategy to help advertising, media and technology companies decide where to focus and how to win in their market. AI, commerce media, streaming, social and creators are reshaping marketing faster than most companies can adjust. Buyers have more choices, attention is harder to earn, and the playbooks that worked three years ago don't anymore. UTA Advisory helps clients understand what is changing, decide where to compete, earn consideration with the buyers who matter, and turn it into revenue.

As a Director, Growth Strategy, you sit at the center of that work. You lead engagements from market research to the recommendation, and on into the narrative, sales enablement and activation into market. You work alongside senior client executives, our Principals and VPs, and a team of consultants and analysts. And you watch the work pay off: the industry sees a client differently, pipeline gets built, and the company finds new opportunities in market. This is a role for someone who wants to learn, work hard, be at the epicenter of the industry, and become an expert in where it is headed. The ideal candidate brings experience driving growth in marketing, sales, or consulting and understands what it takes to earn buyer consideration and generate revenue. You combine strategic analysis with creative storytelling, translating market insights and business cases into messaging and tools that sales teams can use. You are a trusted advisor to clients, comfortable shaping decisions and offering a candid perspective. A collaborative leader, you set clear direction, elevate those around you, and share credit. You measure success by client results and bring an informed point of view on the forces shaping media, advertising, technology, and culture.

The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience and skills.

## What You Will Do

You will take clients from insight, to a decision, to the market, and stay with them long enough to see what it delivers. Get to the insight

- Lead discovery: stakeholder interviews, customer and market interviews, and competitive and market analysis
- Turn research into a clear point of view on where the client is winning, where they are losing, and why
- Define the client's role in its market: who it serves, what it does best, and where it can win

Drive the decision

- Frame the choices clients face, including which segments, products, partners and markets to prioritize, and build the business case behind each
- Present and defend recommendations to senior executives, adjust in real time to what you hear, and get the client to a decision
- Guide clients through the critical business decisions that shape their growth

Bring it to market

- Turn decisions into the positioning, narrative and messaging that set the client apart
- Build what sales and marketing teams need to use it: pitch materials, proof points, enablement, pricing and packaging
- Plan activation that puts the story in front of the right buyers, drawing on UTA's events, talent, culture and network
- Track what happens next, including pipeline, deals, partnerships and market perception, and use it to sharpen the work

Lead the engagement and the team

- Serve as day-to-day lead and main point of contact for client teams, in partnership with the engagement lead
- Own workplans, timelines and the quality of every deliverable across multiple engagements at once
- Direct and develop consultants and analysts, review their work, and help them grow

Grow the business

- Spot where clients need more help and bring in the right UTA Advisory capabilities
- Partner with leadership on new business, including pitches, proposals and scoping
- Build your network and our presence in market through events, industry groups and published point of view

## What You Will Need

- 5 to 7+ years in marketing, sales, consulting, agency, media or technology, with real time spent in client-facing roles
- A track record of recognizing growth opportunities and acting on them
- Strength in both analysis and storytelling: you can build the model, and you can write the narrative
- Fluency in media, advertising, adtech and technology, including how these companies sell and how their buyers buy
- Experience leading client relationships and managing or mentoring junior team members
- Excellent writing and presentation skills, and comfort in front of senior executives
- Advanced in all relevant tools, including AI, as part of how you work
- MBA welcome, not required

## 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. https://www.unitedtalent.com/privacy-policy

## About United Talent Agency

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: United Talent Agency (UTA) is a global talent and entertainment company that represents the most celebrated artists, creators, athletes, and brands, helping them grow across film, television, music, sports, and the creator economy.
- **Entity Type**: Private (with outside investment from EQT and other private equity firms)
- **Headquarters**: Beverly Hills, California, USA (9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210) [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Jeremy Zimmer, Peter Benedek, and Jim Berkus [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Talent representation, entertainment, media, sports, and marketing.
- **Target customers**: Artists, storytellers, musicians, athletes, content creators, and brands (B2B across entertainment and sports).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To represent bold and visionary talent while building a collaborative, inclusive culture that drives the future of entertainment. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Products & Services
- **[UTA Representation]** – Core agency service for clients in film, television, music, comedy, publishing, theater, news, and broadcasting. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/)
- **[UTA Sports]** – Sports representation including KLUTCH Sports Group (NBA, NFL) and ROOF Athlete Management (international football). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Music]** – Global music representation, strengthened by acquisitions of The Agency Group and Echo Location Talent Agency. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Brand Studio]** – Brand strategy and entertainment marketing, including the Next Gen practice (from JUV Consulting acquisition). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA IQ]** – Data and analytics division (from MediaHound acquisition) providing insights for clients. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Ventures]** – Investment and advisory arm for emerging companies and technologies. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Foundation]** – Nonprofit supporting social issues, nonprofit resources, and client social impact goals. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. UTA is private and has taken strategic outside investment from global private equity firm EQT (2022) and earlier private equity rounds (2013). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Key Metric**: Total employees ~2,200 (2024). [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Talent_Agency)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: EQT (largest outside investor), KLUTCH Sports Group (Rich Paul), Curtis Brown Group (UK), and Digital Brand Architects. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 2024: Acquired JUV Consulting (Gen Z marketing) and ROOF Athlete Management (football).
  - 2023: Opened office in Atlanta (first major agency to do so); acquired Fletcher & Co. (literary agency) and James & Co. (executive search).
  - 2022: Acquired The Curtis Brown Group (UK talent agency) and MediaHound (data analytics); EQT became largest outside investor.
  - 2021: Acquired Echo Location Talent Agency (UK hip-hop/electronic).
  - 2019: Acquired Digital Brand Architects; partnered with KLUTCH Sports Group.
  - 2018: Acquired MediaLink (marketing advisory). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Silo‑free collaboration**: UTA cultivates a culture where teams partner across departments and offices, avoiding the typical agency silos. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Broad platform**: Representation spans every major entertainment vertical (film, TV, music, sports, creators, brands, news, publishing) under one roof.
- **Data-driven edge**: UTA IQ provides proprietary analytics and insights, differentiating the agency from traditional talent representation.
- **Global reach**: Offices in Beverly Hills, New York, London, Atlanta, Nashville, and a strong UK presence through Curtis Brown Group.
- **Long‑term talent development**: Early career programs (Media & Entertainment Training Program, internships) foster internal growth and leadership. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding global sports and entertainment**: Recent acquisitions in football (ROOF), NFL (ELITE Athlete Management), and UK literary/talent (Curtis Brown) signal continued internationalization.
- **Creator economy and Gen Z marketing**: Acquisition of JUV Consulting and launch of Next Gen practice target younger audiences.
- **Data and technology**: UTA IQ and MediaHound integration emphasize data-driven decision-making for clients.
- **Diversity, equity, and inclusion**: Perfect score (100) on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index; employee inclusion groups and mentorship programs. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: UTA emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and entrepreneurial thinking. Employees describe it as “ambitious but human,” with a focus on long-term, fulfilling careers. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: UTA has physical offices in Beverly Hills, New York, London, Atlanta, and Nashville. Specific remote/hybrid policies are not publicly detailed but the workplace is centered around in-person collaboration.
- **Benefits** (from careers page):
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  - 401(k) with employer match.
  - Generous paid parental leave and fertility/family planning support.
  - Back-up child and elder care.
  - Mental health tools and fitness/health benefits.
  - Long-term financial wellness support. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Engineering culture**: While UTA is not a tech-first company, its UTA IQ division and data analysts play a key role in modernizing the agency. The culture is built on cross-functional collaboration and professional development.

## Sources
1. [unitedtalent.com - Home](https://www.unitedtalent.com/)
2. [unitedtalent.com - About](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
3. [unitedtalent.com - Careers](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
4. [wikipedia.org - United Talent Agency](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Talent_Agency)
5. [builtin.com - United Talent Agency](https://builtin.com/company/united-talent-agency)

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