Manager - Talent

Digital Brand Architects

$80K — $100K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years' experience managing talent in traditional or digital spaces
  • Based in Los Angeles
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite and Google Analytics
  • Familiarity with QuickBase and traffic analysis tools like HYPR and CreatorIQ is a plus
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

  • Communicate regularly with talent, advising on business matters
  • Leverage brand and agency relationships for deal flow
  • Assist in ongoing talent pitches and project development
  • Manage projects from inception to completion with support
  • Develop creative programs tailored to talent's strengths
  • Negotiate contracts on behalf of talent
  • Identify and research potential new talent

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with employer contributions
  • Unlimited vacation policy
  • Paid parental leave
  • Opportunities for volunteer work
  • Supportive career development in a passionate, mission-driven team.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVEThe primary focus of this position will be talent management and development in the influencer space. Elements of talent management will include actively signing and maintaining a roster of viable talent and managing a wide variety of endorsement and partnership deals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Handle consistent communication with talent and provide counsel across all business matters, including social media, industry trends, brand extensions and growth trajectory
  • Leverage existing relationships with brand and agency contacts for deal flow and revenue quotas
  • Actively and reactively assist in ongoing talent pitches/project development, both for own clients as well as agency-wide
  • Along with support team, manage each project from inception to completion
  • Develop creative and strategic program ideas with talent's strengths/successes and development goals in mind
  • Represent talent in contract negotiations
  • Provide insight and research/discover new talent


Requirements

REQUIREMENTS :
  • 2-4 years' experience in managing top-tier talent in the traditional and/or digital space
  • Los Angeles based

SOFTWARE SKILLS:
  • MSOffice Suite
  • Google Analytics
  • QuickBase a plus
  • Traffic analysis tools such as HYPR and CreatorIQ a plus

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Superior communication, writing and verbal skills with an ability to consult with executive management
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and extremely organized
  • Ability to meet deadlines and possess follow-through
  • Confidence and ability to negotiate deals and understand deal memos between talent and brands
  • Marketing savvy, problem-solving and pop culturally aware
  • Creative thinker who can brainstorm innovative ideas/strategies
  • Positive attitude and strong social skills in speaking to talent and brands

What You'll Get:
  • Robust benefits package with employer contribution
  • Unlimited vacation time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • A rewarding career at an industry-leading company with a strong mission and passionate team

Salary Description

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 B.O.E.

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