Job Summary:
United Talent Agency is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. They are seeking a Product Manager to support innovation in Filmed Entertainment, focusing on product strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and execution to enhance platforms for storytelling in film and television.
Responsibilities:
• Contribute to evaluating and modernizing current systems, identifying opportunities for improvement, and supporting a forward‑looking product roadmap for how stories are developed, produced, and delivered
• Manage the product lifecycle for key products and features—from discovery through launch and iteration—ensuring they deliver clear user and business value
• Partner with product and engineering teams to support the definition of platforms and tools that enable publishing operations, creative workflows, and global rights management
• Provide product insights and recommendations that help inform technology decisions, operational priorities, and near‑ to mid‑term planning
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners—including agents, executives, operations, and engineering—to gather requirements, understand pain points, and support a client‑ and creator‑centric product approach
• Support client demos and internal walkthroughs to align on outcomes, gather feedback, and refine product functionality and user experience
• Work closely with UX/UI partners to translate business needs into clear product flows, requirements, and intuitive experiences
• Write and maintain user stories and acceptance criteria to support agile development and sprint planning
• Help manage product backlogs, roadmaps, timelines, and KPIs, using analytics and feedback to inform prioritization and trade‑offs
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to track milestones, manage dependencies, and help ensure releases are delivered on time and with high quality
• Monitor product performance and user feedback, assist with bug triage and enhancements, and support continuous optimization efforts
• Represent your products in relevant cross‑functional meetings and planning sessions, providing clear updates on priorities and status
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the goals of the Technology teams and the broader UTA business
Qualifications:
Required:
• 5+ years of experience in product management, with ownership of features or products across the development lifecycle
• Experience working with data models, APIs, or system integrations, and comfort partnering with engineering on technical considerations
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and other agile product management tools.
• Familiarity with agile processes, tools, and best practices
• Experience or strong interest in the entertainment, media, or adjacent industries, with an understanding of customer and stakeholder needs
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to quickly learn the systems and tools used in day‑to‑day operations
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity and contribute to initiatives in evolving or fast‑growing organizations
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an orientation toward using data and insights to inform decisions
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills, enabling effective collaboration across teams and levels
Preferred:
• Experience with data cleanup or migration initiatives is a plus
Company:
United Talent Agency is a talent and literary agency representing actors, writers, directors, producers, recording artists and more. Founded in 1991, the company is headquartered in Beverly Hills, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.