
Communications Assistant
United Talent Agency
Los Angeles, CAThis is a Full Time Job
UTA seeks a Communications Assistant to provide administrative and creative support within the Corporate Communications department for the Vice President of Communications and the Editorial Director. This person will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks including scheduling, expense management and travel. You will support the internal and external communications team by helping to organize and and support the monthly global staff meetings, draft and edit communications for multiple departments, contribute to the weekly newsletter and support its publication, and assist in the rollout of new communication channels and tools.
In this dual role, the successful candidate will also work with UTA's Editorial Director to provide administrative support while having opportunities to create original content for UTA's website, social media channels, and assist with the ideation and coordination of videos created for internal and external distribution. This position combines administrative duties and detail-focused work with a passion for storytelling, confidence working across different business areas and enthusiasm for taking on new roles and responsibilities as they become department priorities.
This is a full-time position with benefits and will pay $23 per hour.
What You Will Do
• Administrative duties include answering phones, meeting and schedule coordination, heavy email correspondence, and travel coordination
• Managing expenses and payments
• Coordinate internal communication activities as needed
• Manage media lists, award and conference trackers, and archive of bios and headshots
• Be an active participate in brainstorming and planning sessions for internal and external stories
• Assist in organizing and execution of videos for internal and external audiences
• Conduct research to support Corporate Communication strategic planning
• Draft internal communications, social media posts, occasional original stories for UTA's website
• Develop and maintain relationships with all business and corporate function departments
• Help create original social media content
• Other special projects as assigned including new technology adoption and M&A support
What You Will Need
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
• 1+ years of prior experience in entertainment publicity at a public relations agency, studio or network.
• Strong Project Management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint)
• General business knowledge and interest in entertainment, sports and media business
• Strong problem-solving, listening and skills
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Well-organized, able to work with deadlines
• An analytical mind with attention to detail
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 and diverse company culture
• Competitive benefits and programs to support your well-being
UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.
Salary/Benefits
$23.00
per hour
Additional Information
About UTA