Manager, Talent/Influencer Relations

Company: TalentNow Solutions
Location: New York
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Our Consumer PR agency client is hiring a Manager for their growing Entertainment team to focus on talent/influencer relations and management. The Manager is responsible for supporting talent procurement services, event sponsorships and partnerships, and branded broadcast integrations for internal Agency account teams and clients for entertainment and sports-focused programs and campaigns. This role can be based in New York or Los Angeles. Responsibilities will include: Drive effective talent strategy and procurement for Agency clients--- entertainment and/or sports-focused programs and campaigns. Oversee the management and workflow of celebrity seeding and gifting requests Oversee the management of branded broadcast integration opportunities Manage workflow and overall event sponsorship and partnership requests Ability to: Understand relevant entertainment and sports industry trends and use the information to develop strategic recommendations, programs and/or campaigns for clients Manage multiple client projects and campaigns Train and mentor junior and mid-level staff Effectively delegate work among the department members and to account team members Travel to client and event locations; meet with clients at their office locations/headquarters Demonstrate strong writing, editing, presentation and interpersonal communications skills Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to a growing and changing team Show integrity and good judgment when working with colleagues and clients Maintain strong relationships with talent agents, managers and publicists Requirements B.A. in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or the like Four (4) years or more of experience in a public relations, marketing or advertising agency, talent agency or similar position Familiarity with SAG policies for celebrity and influencer talent and ability to lead/advise on legal language regarding administration and contracts Strong working knowledge of the social platforms and experience creating influencer content designed for social distribution Experience at collaborating with brands and creative teams, bringing thought-leadership, creativity and strategic insights to the brand partnership deals Strong social media acumen and interest in cultural and industry trends, as well as platform innovations You can quickly establish a high level of trust with colleagues, clients and talent, adeptly assessing project needs, addivng value and making thoughtful talent recommendations You can work proactively and independently, outside the confines of a traditional agency role About TalentNow TalentNow partners with growth companies looking for diverse and underrepresented candidates for the business and go-to-market functions of their organization. We serve clients in technology (SaaS), media, entertainment, creator and healthcare industries that are growing from 100 to 1000 employees globally. We are based in NYC with global capabilities.

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