Talent Manager Lead
Tastemade
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 9/22/2017 9:14:00 AM PST
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Full Time Job
We're currently seeking a Talent Manager Lead to join our team. This person will join a team dedicated to identifying & recruiting traditional and digital talent who are focused on creating amazing content! Please note: this is not a Human Resources position.
Who you are:
• A Treasure Hunter. You love engaging with people and are passionate about finding amazing talent in the food, travel, design and lifestyle spaces.
• A Master Conversationalist. Interpersonal skills are an art form to you. You've been known to command a room. You are an equally solid listener. You pick up on subtle nuances and know just the right questions to pull out a person's story.
• A Social Media Maven. You're on top of trends and plugged into social media.
• A Strong Negotiator. You don't back down from a negotiation, yet you understand the importance of compromise. You can quickly assess competing interests to find a workable middle ground.
• Unflappable & Super Organized. You keep your cool while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
What you'll do:
• Identify and recruit traditional, emerging and digital talent with a strong social following and/or creators who share Tastemade's voice and content creation sensibility.
• Work with Global Talent Director to align talent with the right projects and upcoming content creation opportunities across both branded content and original programming
• Manage the talent databases and trackers
• Support the East Coast and International Sales teams in the pricing and packaging of talent based content programs
• Lead, draft and manage the negotiation and contract execution for all talent programs
• Field requests for talent presence at industry or corporate events
• Participate in pitches and client meetings
• Cultivate strong relationships with New York talent agencies and celebrity publicists
• Actively engage with the food, travel, design and lifestyle communities in New York and across the globe, both online and offline. Attend industry networking events as a Tastemade representative
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment!
What you'll bring:
• Impeccable taste. The talent you source is an extension and representation of our brand.
• 4-6 years relevant professional experience in talent sourcing and partnerships across digital media, branded content and experiential activations
• Strong interpersonal skills. You can find a way to engage anyone with your words
• Fluent in all things social media. You can navigate Instagram, Youtube, Snapchat and beyond like the back of your hand to source amazing talent and influencers
• Experience working with digital and traditional talent
• Master negotiator. You don't back down from a challenge
• Networking is second nature to you. You will bring strong industry contacts and relationships
• An eye for spotting best in class brand campaigns featuring talent
• Ability to think on your feet and take initiative to improve or create effective processes
• You are a true self starter and feel comfortable working autonomously
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is not required but a plus!
• A smile. We like those around here :)
• Superior written/verbal and analytical skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work collaboratively
• A passion for Tastemade and a positive, upbeat attitude!
Interested? Of course you are! Remember to….
• Follow the link to apply online and submit all documents in PDF format.
• Along with your resumé, send us an example of any talent you think aligns with Tastemade aesthetic and could be featured in our programming. Outline why you think there is a fit. The world is your oyster, think global!
Perks of the job:
• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Flexible vacation days and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life EAP and 401K benefits
• Apple iMac, MacBook Pro, or equivalent hardware
• Catered lunches, unlimited snacks and drinks
• Cell phone allowances
• Colleagues that are fellow foodies!