Director, Communications

The role

The Director, Communications develops and executes communications strategies, media relations, and storytelling for KLUTCH, UTA, and its clients. This role leads business and corporate communications and supports client publicity across all sports.

What you will do

• Creates and executes media strategies to promote KLUTCH's global partnerships, brand advisory, and data and insights practices.
• Leads global football communications and supports WNBA, NIL, NFL and NBA clients, agents and executives.
• Oversees corporate, business and internal communications functions including speaking opportunities, lists, awards and related submissions.
• Secures opportunities and placements for KLUTCH/UTA executives, agents and employees.
• Works with leadership, executives and agents to craft holistic messaging and drive targeted narratives.
• Manages and supports the work of junior colleagues across departments.
• Leads the creation of pitches, press releases, media advisories, newsletters, memos, talking points, and social copy.
• Serves as a spokesperson and representative for KLUTCH/UTA.
• Leads media relations efforts for marquee entertainment and sporting events.
• Refines and manages communications department systems and processes.

Required qualifications

• 8-10 years’ experience in public relations, communications, journalism and/or marketing in-house, at an agency or both
• Experience working with professional sports leagues, athletes, teams, public figures, brands, agencies and/or media companies
• Extensive knowledge of and proficiency in media relations, business/corporate communications, internal communications, and crisis communications
• Experience collaborating with multiple partners on high-profile events, campaigns, and public announcements
• Excellent professional writing and editing skills
• Ability to communicate efficiently and clearly when public speaking, presenting and pitching
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise and professionalism and confidence
• Highly proficient in creating holistic campaigns and securing national stories across television, print and online media
• Ability to maintain and build relationships with national journalists, sports, business and trade media, and producers and bookers
• Detail-oriented, creative, curious and organized
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage projects and collaborate with clients, public figures and key stakeholders

Benefits

• 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 the company

UTA is a premier global talent agency representing artists, creatives, and brands across film, television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, and theater. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich.