Director, Talent Partnerships

This is a Full Time Job

POSITION: CONTRACT Director, Talent Partnerships
LOCATION: Remote (New York City, Los Angeles, or Nashville are preferred but not required)

We are currently seeking an experienced, dynamic, and collaborative Director, Talent Partnerships to join our team on a 3-4-month contract (January-April 2026), with the possibility of extending or exploring future opportunities based on business needs and performance.

This role requires direct, hands-on experience managing celebrity partnership campaigns from concept through execution. The ideal candidate will have recent, demonstrable experience leading large-scale, 360° celebrity and creator programs - including negotiating with talent representatives, aligning creative and contractual elements, and managing all aspects of activation.

We're looking for someone who lives and breathes pop culture, with a genuine passion for entertainment across sports, music, fashion, and digital influencers.

Important Note: This is a specialized position that requires direct, recent experience managing celebrity or high-profile talent campaigns. Applicants must be able to clearly speak to specific examples of large-scale celebrity programs they have personally built, negotiated, and delivered.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Talent Procurement: Celebrity Ideation and Negotiation
• Participate in internal talent casting/ brainstorming sessions.
• Conduct talent outreach which includes their representation (agents, managers, publicists, etc.).
• Manage talent vetting process and facilitate background checks.
• Develop and present client-facing materials, including talent decks, proposals, and price comparisons.
• Participate in the negotiation of formal offers and long-form agreements on behalf of brand and agency clients.
• Keep current on entertainment news publications, blogs, and sports to enhance pitch ideas to be proactive in proposing the best talent options.

Campaign and Account Management
• Serve as a liaison and manage relationships between clients and the talent teams to ensure seamless communication and execution.
• Manage/ coordinate program logistics, timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
• Attend and participate in events, talent service days and other activities as needed.
• Ensure client satisfaction of campaigns,

Business Development
• Identify new business opportunity through professional relationships and market awareness
• Represent TPA by participate in introduction meetings and pitch presentations for prospective clients.
• Support program development, including defining client expectations, drafting, and reviewing offers

YOUR VIBE
You excel at operating in a fast paced, diverse and fluid environment with proven successes in business development, solution delivery, and vendor and client -relationship management. You are a connector at heart - creative, strategic, and confident engaging with high-profile talent, and brand partners.

Required Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience working with brands, agencies (public relations & advertising), and talent representatives (agents, managers, publicists) for athletes, celebrities, and influencers.
• A track record in identifying new opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and expanding partnerships through consultative engagement and creative solutions.
• Direct experience managing high profile celebrity and influencer partnerships, including building, negotiating, and executing large-scale, 360 programs and campaigns.
• Experience managing vendor and partner relationships, including production teams, creative agencies, and event partners, with attention to detail and accountability for deliverables.
• Creative, self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset paired with an instinct for identifying the right talent matches for brand objectives.
• Proven Leadership experience to achieve the goals, day-to-day operations, while maintaining a focus on excellence, responsiveness, and client satisfaction.
• A deep understanding of entertainment trends across celebrity, pop culture, music and sports, TV/Film, and digital… (e.g. you know who won The Bachelor and what season of Euphoria is up next)

Applicants should be prepared to discuss specific examples of programs and campaigns that you have built, negotiated, managed, and delivered in detail.

This role is 100% remote with flexible work hours and location.