Manager, Celebrity & Influencer

Responsibilities:

• Research and provide talent suggestions (including pricing) for high-profile actors/musicians, athletes and digital influencers and other experts to support client marketing objectives
• Draft/negotiate talent contracts coordinating with team members, talent representation, legal and clients
• Manage relationships with a variety of Hollywood/key industry players including talent agents, managers and publicists
• Have strong passion for entertainment and pop culture and knowledge of the celebrity/sports/music landscape across all categories
• Monitor and stay abreast of entertainment industry news and trends
• Facilitate and coordinate various detail-oriented talent needs; prioritize and manage high volume of work
• Mobilize and motivate internal and external teams to bring client objectives to life while ensuring collaboration, communication, trust, efficiency and quality of the work
• Assist across the team (including senior leadership) with reporting, finance, vendor set-up, deck building, and other external or internal organizational tasks
• Interact with project leads and other key internal/external players to develop and maintain project timelines, status documents and budget trackers
• Coordinate and track payments including paperwork (talent, SAG, vendors, etc.)
• Provide administrative support for team as needed
• Training and ultimately managing other team members

Qualifications:

• 2-5 years of relevant agency experience
• Chicago or Dallas based (hybrid)
• Bachelor’s degree in PR, marketing, communications or related field experience and a deep understanding of social media and influencer marketing
• Dedicated work ethic and displays a thorough attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and to deliver on schedule, on brand, and on budget
• Passion and familiarity with the entertainment and sports industries
• Knowledge of the social media space, including best practices for content development and management of social platform ins and outs
• Outgoing individual with excellent communication, interpersonal skills and strong team player
• Ability to work independently, while being supportive of the established structure and open to direction, guidance
• Ability to identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans
• Ability to work proactively in critical situations
• Highly adaptable and willing to shift priorities to meet team needs
• Resilient, proactive go-getter with a positive attitude
• Excellent organizational, written and oral communications skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment – be a true team player, with a desire to grow within a department and take on increased responsibilities over time

TMA Perks & Benefits:

• Continuous training, educational programs, speaker series and workshops  
• Culture events throughout the year (just virtually now!)  
• Communities to connect with:  
  • TMACares (Volunteering)  
  • DiscoverTMA (Furthering diversity and inclusion)  
  • TMA Women’s Initiative (Fostering the growth and achievements of women)  
  • Wellness Group (Helping to improve the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of employees)  
• Competitive vacation plan, sick days and personal days to prioritize your mental health
• Summer Flex Days
• Robust holiday schedule  
• Parental leave  
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans 
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Last updated on Aug 13, 2024