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Director, Growth

Location
New York, NY
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-07-20

Job description

What You Will Do

Engagement Management & Strategic Analysis

Develop and manage client relationships, serving as the 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 team lead 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

In partnership with engagement leads, present and defend strategies and analysis to clients, seeking their input and demonstrating “sense and respond” thinking to incorporate real time feedback into recommendations

Industry Connections & Business Development

Support business growth opportunities with existing clients by understanding the broad UTA Advisory service offerings, listening for triggers and raising cross-sell and upsell opportunities strategically aligned with client needs

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

What You Will Need

7+ years of work experience in consulting, media, marketing, advertising and/or technology

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

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