Lead Talent Manager
Tastemade
Santa Monica, CAThis was removed by the employer on 6/17/2019 5:14:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Lead (Senior) Talent Manager
Tastemade is a global community of food lovers & travelers!
We are looking for passionate people who want to change the world and make a difference. People that are driven to disrupt the status quo and not looking for just another job.
What you'll do:
• Reporting to the Head of Content, you will oversee a team responsible for sourcing, pricing, packaging and booking Talent partnerships across branded content and original programming
• Foster relationships with agents and managers to identify and recruit traditional on camera hosts, accessible celebrities and digital influencers with a strong social following and/or creators who share Tastemade's voice and content creation sensibility for branded content campaigns and original network programming
• Prepare engaging and effective pitches and presentations that communicate the Tastemade ethos and the benefits of partnering with us to create shows / and or branded content to share with agents and managers
• Work with Head of Content to align talent with the right branded content project across the sales pipeline from RFP to Post-Sale and to formulate and advise on talent budgets for branded and original content
• Work with marketing team to identify how to story tell / build profile of Tastemade talent
• Oversee the creation of presentation and pitch materials for Talent programs for branded content
• Pitch emerging and celebrity traditional talent to Brand Strategy, Sales and Creative Teams for branded programs and original network programming
• In collaboration with General Counsel, conceptualize, draft and negotiate main deal points for Talent partnerships for branded and original programming
• Lead all talent negotiations with Talent representatives
• Manage usage rights tracker for Talent contracts
• Field requests for talent presence at Tastemade events
• Participate in pitches and client meetings
• Cultivate strong relationships with talent agencies, management companies and digital influencers
• Actively engage with the food, travel, design and lifestyle communities in Los Angeles 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.
• At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in talent for branded content partnerships, specifically pricing and packaging from the publisher side, across digital media 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 traditional and digital talent in the unscripted space for brand sponsored content
• 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
• 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!
Perks:
• Competitive salary
• Stock options
• Flexible vacation days and paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Life EAP and 401K benefits
• Apple iMac, MacBook or equivalent hardware
• A stellar work environment – fun, casual, and fast-paced
• Colleagues who are fellow food & travel lovers!