Summary/objective

The primary focus of this position is to provide support to the Head of the UTA Creators Product Group in business development initiatives. This role will heavily assist with research and outreach to strategic partners, properly vetting viable opportunities, cultivating relationships with potential partners, marketing, internal and external communication, and scheduling. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions: 

· Develop and execute growth and sales strategies to identify and target prospective licensees. across various product categories including apparel, home, beauty, health & wellness.

· Understand emerging product and industry trends to generate a list of strategic partners to feed into existing pipeline.

· Prepare pitches and engage in outreach efforts to facilitate and secure sales calls with prospects.

· Maintain Salesforce with status of any viable business opportunities.

· Create and put together decks, presentations, and case studies.

· Extensive research on Creator clients, researching creator landscape, and identifying best creators for incoming opportunities. 

· Being proactive and responsible to maintain schedule for head of group and other administrative tasks to support Creators Team. Book Travel, manage expenses, etc. 

Competencies

· Entrepreneurial and business-oriented individual who can balance creative and strategic thinking with quick and adaptive learning.

· Talent and social media savvy.

· Understanding of the Creator economy.

· Ability to manage simultaneous projects and prioritize goals.

· Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills including strong written, verbal, and visual presentation skills.

· Keen analytical abilities. 

· Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a high-volume workload.

· Ability to build, foster, and maintain professional relationships by being organized, proactive, accountable, and resourceful. 

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Travel required

None

Required Experience: 

· 5+ years of sales or marketing experience in a related field (i.e., social media, talent).

· Passion for social media and influencers.

· Experience tracking and reporting on campaign performance.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft 360, Salesforce, G Suite, Keynote, MailChimp, Zoom, and other tools and technology.

What We Offer:

· Comprehensive benefits package with employer contributions.

· Unlimited vacation time.

· Hybrid work schedule.

· Paid parental leave.

· Volunteer opportunities.

· Casual Dress code and an open office environment.

A fulfilling career at a top-tier company with a strong mission and a passionate team.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This role is typically based in an office environment, requiring the use of a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as necessary to fulfill job duties. The noise level is typical of an office setting, and interruptions may occur throughout the workday. 

Creators Product Group is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may change at any time, with or without notice, to accommodate the evolving needs of the position and the company.

About CPG:

CPG is building brands with talented creators across the fashion, food and lifestyle arenas, and marketing them primarily through digital channels. Our influencers have built great brands with devoted and dedicated followers, and they have a voice and aesthetic they want to convey through their own products. We solve that challenge through expertise in product development, digital strategy, merchandising and e-commerce. We centralize the development of consumer products and provide licensing representation for DBA and UTA’s roster of fashion, lifestyle, food and beauty talent, as well as additional clients not represented by the management firm. CPG also consults with leading manufacturers to help them navigate the digital space. Our goal is to build the next generation of digital products and brands.  

Digital Brand Architects (DBA) is looking for a motivated, dedicated, and detail-oriented individual for an internship position within the Talent Management teams. The primary focus of this internship is to learn about the digital marketing business and provide support across multiple teams. Digital Brand Architects is a social media agency with two dedicated arms, one for innovative strategy and execution across the digital space and the other for online talent management, representing top tier influencers and online content producers/publishers.

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 hourly B.O.E.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to teams on multiple social media campaigns and projects
• Provide support on campaigns and status reports
• Assist in building media lists surrounding major initiatives
• Ability to track and engage online discussions and buzz surrounding campaigns including social media environments and message boards
• Responsibly for daily research into digital landscape and new talent

Job Requirements:

• Must be a Junior or Senior level college student at a Historically Black College/University
• Interest in social media and the digital landscape
• Excellent writing skills and superior verbal communication skills
• Solid research and analytical skills
• Ability to support multiple projects and dual reporting structure
• A self-starter mentality with a solid sense of judgement
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and extremely organized
• Adherent to deadlines and follow-through
• A skilled team player who can handle multiple tasks as once
• Creative thinker who can brainstorm innovative ideas/strategies
• Comfortable working in MS + Google Suites as well as establishing campaign profiles in the various social media platforms.

About the DBA Culture:

DBA is committed to enhancing its culture of inclusion and attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent. We offer an ethos where all voices are heard, and where awareness and respect are mandated. We lead with our hearts and strive for our work family to be a reflection of our passion for championing new voices and guiding legacy brands to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Our team is goal-oriented and fosters a mindset of collaboration over competition. We are creative, we push industry boundaries, and we are collectively aiming to up our game. These core values are at the center of our company and its approach to internal community building. We are invested in your success and will work diligently to provide you with valuable career and personal growth opportunities in a safe and people-first environment.

About the DBA Business:

DBA is the industry leader in the influencer management and marketing landscape, representing a world class portfolio of diverse social media-oriented personalities, creators, and publishers. Founded in 2010, DBA was the first digital influencer agency to recognize the rise of new media voices and manage them as individual talent. Now with over 150 of the most prominent social media influencers whom, in aggregate, have a reach of 200 million-plus, DBA masters the multi-platform constellation of the ever-shifting media space, blending decades of brand strategy and communications expertise. Focusing on top-level content and storytelling as well as native advertising and brand development, DBA continues to move digital culture forward.

Digital Brand Architects has been featured in the New York Times, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Fast Company, WWD, Forbes, Ad Age, and more. DBA offices are located in New York City and Los Angeles.

Digital Brand Architects (DBA) is looking for a motivated, dedicated, and detail-oriented individual for an internship position within the Brand Partnerships teams. The primary focus of this internship is to learn about the digital marketing business and provide support across multiple teams. Digital Brand Architects is a social media agency with two dedicated arms, one for innovative strategy and execution across the digital space and the other for online talent management, representing top tier influencers and online content producers/publishers.

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 hourly B.O.E.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to teams on multiple social media campaigns and projects
• Provide support on campaigns and status reports
• Assist in building media lists surrounding major initiatives
• Ability to track and engage online discussions and buzz surrounding campaigns including social media environments and message boards
• Responsibly for daily research into digital landscape and new and existing brands

Job Requirements:

• Must be a Junior or Senior level college student at a Historically Black College/University
• Interest in social media and the digital landscape
• Excellent writing skills and superior verbal communication skills
• Solid research and analytical skills
• Ability to support multiple projects and dual reporting structure
• A self-starter mentality with a solid sense of judgement
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and extremely organized
• Adherent to deadlines and follow-through
• A skilled team player who can handle multiple tasks as once
• Creative thinker who can brainstorm innovative ideas/strategies
• Comfortable working in MS + Google Suites as well as establishing campaign profiles in the various social media platforms.

About the DBA Culture:

DBA is committed to enhancing its culture of inclusion and attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent. We offer an ethos where all voices are heard, and where awareness and respect are mandated. We lead with our hearts and strive for our work family to be a reflection of our passion for championing new voices and guiding legacy brands to celebrate diversity and inclusion. Our team is goal-oriented and fosters a mindset of collaboration over competition. We are creative, we push industry boundaries, and we are collectively aiming to up our game. These core values are at the center of our company and its approach to internal community building. We are invested in your success and will work diligently to provide you with valuable career and personal growth opportunities in a safe and people-first environment.

About the DBA Business:

DBA is the industry leader in the influencer management and marketing landscape, representing a world class portfolio of diverse social media-oriented personalities, creators, and publishers. Founded in 2010, DBA was the first digital influencer agency to recognize the rise of new media voices and manage them as individual talent. Now with over 150 of the most prominent social media influencers whom, in aggregate, have a reach of 200 million-plus, DBA masters the multi-platform constellation of the ever-shifting media space, blending decades of brand strategy and communications expertise. Focusing on top-level content and storytelling as well as native advertising and brand development, DBA continues to move digital culture forward.

Digital Brand Architects has been featured in the New York Times, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Fast Company, WWD, Forbes, Ad Age, and more. DBA offices are located in New York City and Los Angeles.