What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Communications - MediaLink position at United Talent?
We're looking for a Manager to join our Communications team in New York.
In this exciting new role, you will support the development and execution of a comprehensive communications strategy driving the visibility and reputation of the MediaLink Brand at large, as well as its business solutions and key thought leaders. You will report directly to MediaLink's SVP, Head of Communications, and you will also serve as a cross-functional member of United Talent Agency's Corporate Communications department. You will also work very closely with MediaLink's Marketing team on thought leadership efforts.
As a Communications Manager, you will assist and take an active role in both external and internal communications efforts. You will get first-hand experience regularly engaging with a broad range of external and internal stakeholders, including : journalists, conference organizers, industry organization leaders, and senior / C-suite leadership both within MediaLink and across UTA. You should have an interest in the media, entertainment, marketing, advertising and technology space, a natural adeptness in relationship-building, and a passion for storytelling and news.
The salary range for this role is $105,000 to $125,000 commensurate with experience and skills.
Happy Holidays! Our UTA office will be closed for the holiday season starting on December 20, 2024. Your application is important to us. We will resume application review the week of January 6th. We appreciate your patience and wish you a wonderful holiday season!
What You Will Do
External Communications and Media Relations
- Develop / assist on first drafts of company announcements, press releases, and awards submissions
- Collaborate with retained PR agency to identify and draft pitches for press opportunities highlighting the MediaLink Brand at large, as well as its business solutions, event presence, original research, and key thought leaders across trade, business, and broadcast media
- Liaise with junior reporters and identify new relationships outside of MediaLink's standard list of journalist contacts
- Conduct research on relevant vertical media and identify opportunities to break in
- Research, track and flag opportunities for awards submissions
- Conduct daily media monitoring for MediaLink and key thought leaders
- Assist in development of press briefing documents and talking points for key thought leaders
Social Media
Events, Speaking and Jury Opportunities
Internal Communications
Project Management, Tracking and Reporting
What You Will Need
About MediaLink
At MediaLink, we create competitive advantage and growth strategies for large- scale organizations. We drive growth and foster innovation by identifying key challenges, providing practical tactics, and helping to implement the solutions. Unlike other companies, we can offer you access to direct client relationships with large global companies at a senior level. We provide you with the opportunities, strategies, and execution of these to help you develop and grow, all while giving you access to senior leadership and their expertise.
MediaLink is a UTA company.
For more information : https : / / www.medialink.com /
About UTA
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, content production, as well as strategic advisory and marketing work with some of the world's biggest brands. Affiliated companies include Digital Brand Architects, KLUTCH Sports Group, Curtis Brown Group, and MediaLink. UTA is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York and London.
For more information : https : / / www.unitedtalent.com / about /
UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.
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Salary : $105,000 - $125,000
