UTA has hired Erik Telford as an agent. Telford, who has worked with such artists and social activists, as Barry Jenkins, Jesse Williams, Yara Shahidi and Janet Mock, will work across both the Culture and Leadership and Speakers divisions.“Watching UTA’s innovative approach to representation and its commitment to building platforms that amplify clients’ voices has been incredibly inspiring to see,” said Telford. “I am thrilled to join the UTA team and be a part of what they have created and continue to cultivate.”Telford also has worked with DeRay Mckesson, Baratunde Thurston and Kendrick Sampson.
Prior to joining UTA, he began his career at CAA in 2014 in the Speakers division. Telford now rejoins Darnell Strom, Partner & Head of Culture
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