What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Talent position at DBA Media, LLC?
Description
SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE
The 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
- WFH flexibility
- Paid parental leave
- Volunteer opportunities
- Casual dress code & open office environment
- A rewarding career at an industry-leading company with a strong mission and passionate team
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000