The primary focus of this position will be talent management and development in the influencer space. Elements of talent management will include actively signing and maintaining a roster of viable talent and managing a wide variety of endorsement and partnership deals.

Essential Functions  

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

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to our talent management team.

• Cultivate and manage relationships with a portfolio of digital talent.

• Oversee talent deals, partnerships, and endorsements, ensuring their success.

• Develop and execute talent strategies, including career growth, brand partnerships and content opportunities.

• Collaborate with the Brand Partnerships team to align talent with appropriate brand campaigns.

• Mentor, coach, and support team members to maximize their potential.

• Represent talent in contract negotiations and oversee the contract process.

• Identify and recruit new digital talent to expand our portfolio.

• Work closely with the finance department to track and project revenue accurately.

• Participate in company-wide initiatives and activities.

• Commit to continuous industry knowledge and professional growth.

Competencies:   

· Leadership

· Strategic Thinking

· Relationship Building

· Talent Development

· Contract Negotiation

· Collaboration

· Financial Acumen

· Initiative

· Results Orientation

Supervisory responsibilities

Direct supervision of one or more employees at Assistant, Coordinator or Manager level.

Travel required

Travel may be required.  

Required Experience:   

· 5-7 years of experience in talent management, preferably in the digital space.

· Proven track record of developing and managing top-tier digital talent.

· Strong negotiation skills and experience with contract management.

· Successful history of meeting and exceeding revenue goals.

· Experience in talent development, both on and off digital platforms.

· Leadership experience, including team management.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Exceptional interpersonal skills with adaptability to various personalities and behaviors.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume email/workload environment.

· Proactive, detail-oriented, and well-organized work style.

· Deadline-driven with a strong sense of accountability.

· Passion for social media and a keen interest in nurturing talent relationships.

Preferred Experience:   

· Proficiency in utilizing various social media platforms, including Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, etc.

· Knowledge of Google Analytics. 

· Experience with QuickBase. 

· Familiarity with Traffic analysis tools (e.g., CreatorIQ, Social Rank). 

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Box, Google Suite, Zoom, Mac, Outlook, Slack, Trello, Adobe, Canva, and other relevant 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. 

DBA 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. 

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. 

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 reflect 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.  
  

DBA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be 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.  
  

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 300 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.  

In 2015, DBA launched Digital Brand Products (DBP) to empower its talent and other digital-native properties in developing, manufacturing, and selling their own merchandise.
  

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.  

The primary focus of this position is to provide support to a Talent Manager and their roster of managed talent. This role will heavily focus on the coordination of campaigns and brand pitches as well as the administrative tasks related to. The role is vital to the day-to-day operations of DBA, as you will liaise between talent and brands/agencies to ensure all campaigns are seamlessly activated.

Essential functions

• Provide administrative support to the Talent Manager and their talent roster including calendar coordination and managing call sheets/notes

• Arrange and coordinate travel for the Talent Manager and/or their talent

• Project manage and execute partnerships with talent from post-contract phase through campaign completion, including scheduling calls/shoot dates, coordinating content calendars, overseeing shipments and arranging preview and live dates

• Attend and/or lead kick off calls

• Attend events/set visits with talent

• Update decks, presentations, and case studies

• Prepare and submit proposals decks in a timely and efficient manner

• Input all campaign details into accounting/tracker system as necessary

• Work with the finance department and finance software to ensure invoices are submitted accurately and on time

• Build relationships with brands and agencies in an effort to secure new business

• Draft and/or update contracts, eventually assisting in the redline process

• Show interest in and willingness to highlight talent on the rise

• Show interest in and willingness to understand the contract process

• Show interest in and willingness to understand rates and negotiations

• Eventually run point on smaller negotiations and proactive pitches and/or run point on specific talent’s day-to-day

• Participate in company-wide initiatives and activities

• Commit to furthering individual industry knowledge and professional growth & development

Competencies

• Accountability

• Adaptability

• Communication

• Client Focus

• Inclusiveness

• Organization

• Problem Solving

• Results Orientation

• Team Focus

• Multi-tasking

Travel required

Occasional travel may be required

Required Experience

• 2-4 years of administrative assistant experience in a related field (i.e. Talent Agency and/or Management, PR, Marketing)

• 2-4 years of project management experience

• Strong written, verbal, and visual presentation communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all personality types and behaviors; flexibility and adaptability

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with a high-volume email/workload

• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented work style

• Ability to work against deadlines

• A passion for social media and an interest in developing talent relationships

Preferred Experience

• Previous talent agency or related industry

• Knowledge of and experience using Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, etc.

• Knowledge of Google Analytics

• QuickBase experience

• Traffic analysis tools experience (ex. CreatorIQ, Social Rank)

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Box, G Suite, Zoom, Mac, Outlook, Slack, Adobe, and/or other tools and technology

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.

DBA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be 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.

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 190 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.

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.