How I Built Resilience: Jeremy Zimmer of United Talent Agency

Crisis Management

Jeremy Zimmer, CEO of United Talent Agency, shares insights on navigating the entertainment industry during the pandemic. He reflects on the initial shock of the industry's shutdown and the importance of empathy and adaptability in leadership. Zimmer emphasizes the need for leaders to balance strength with empathy, stating,

Leadership today is not sort of you need to be strong, but you need to be quiet, you need to be intense, but you need to be concerned.

--- Jeremy Zimmer

This dual approach has been crucial in managing the challenges posed by the crisis 1 2.

   

Diversity & Inclusion

Zimmer also discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion within talent agencies and the broader entertainment industry. UTA is committed to hiring and supporting a more diverse agent force, recognizing the role of representation in storytelling. He believes that diverse voices are essential for changing perspectives and priorities, stating,

Representing dynamic new voices and diverse voices and making sure they're being given every opportunity... is a really important burden for representation.

--- Jeremy Zimmer

Zimmer highlights recent efforts, including a deal with the Writers Guild of America, as steps towards a more inclusive industry 3 4.