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Job Overview:
TMA is has an opening for a Sr. Manager of Celebrity & Influencer in our Irvine, CA or New York City office (hybrid). We are looking for someone who is naturally curious, has a passion for sports & entertainment, and knows how to uncover emerging trends and influential talent across verticals to support Platinum Rye Entertainment clients. Your focus will be on our talent, sports, music, and influencer expertise, and include contract negotiations, client management, critical thinking, and sports & entertainment know-how. You know when it’s right to work with A-list actors & athletes or uncover the up-and-coming talent on the verge of breaking through. And most importantly you’re skilled in translating your enthusiasm and organizational skills into fast, efficient, and compelling deals for the world’s top brands.
In this role, you will support the end-to-end execution of highly visible paid influencer and ambassador campaigns. This role requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple active deals at any one time and flexibility in when and how you work. You will be a part of a larger team within the Celebrity & Influencer practice, where collaboration and being a team player is key.
Responsibilities:
- Research and provide talent suggestions (including pricing) using client & agency briefs 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
- Develop and manage relationships with a variety of Hollywood/key industry players including talent agents, managers and publicists
- Have strong passion for sports (professional and collegiate), entertainment and pop culture and knowledge of the celebrity/sports/music advertising & marketing landscape across all categories
- Monitor and stay abreast of sports & 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
- Irvine (CA) or New York City based (hybrid)
- Bachelor’s degree in PR, marketing, communications or related field experience and a deep understanding of social media and talent/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 in a fast-paced environment
- 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
- 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
The range below represents the typical base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of TMA in the United States. Salaries will vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, certifications, associated responsibilities, location, and other business/organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire. $70,000 - $75,000.