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Dotdash Meredith Manager, Talent Partnerships in Liberty, New York
Job Title
Manager, Talent PartnershipsJob Description
DDM's Talent Partnerships team is a full-service talent procurement department that provides our clients turnkey talent solutions and access to the people and stories that most align with Meredith's DNA and those who will add the greatest impact to our partners' campaigns.
DDM is seeking a Manager, Talent Partnerships to work within the our in-house creative agency and content studio team, The Foundry. The Associate Manager will work in a pre-sale ideation and sourcing capacity as well as a post-sale procurement and management role, managing talent-centric programs end to end.
II. Essential Job Functions
Talent Curation and Ideation
Source talent for native content campaigns that are:
On brand
In budget
Culturally relevant
Exciting
Collaborate with creative strategists to pitch talent-led campaigns to prospective clients. Pre-sale ideation includes:
Quickly and efficiently source potential talent options based on program concept, scope and budget
Represent the talent team capabilities in client/agency-facing meetings and pitches
Work with Meredith editorial brands to ensure talent options represent editorial brand ethos
Program Management
Execution of sold campaigns from sale to launch, inclusive of:
Negotiation and contracting of selected talent
Work with legal and finance teams to draft talent contracts and coordinate payments
Arrange travel, plan logistics, and coordinate talent riders for shoots where applicable
Work closely with photo/video to coordinate talent-led shoots and formal productions
Distribute call sheets and photo/video treatment documents to talent, schedule calls to review pre-production details with talent/agents
Attend photo/video shoots and manage talent needs on-set (as needed, including remote shoots)
Activate Influencer campaigns and manage post-campaign evaluation, using measurement tools to track performance metrics
Ensure FTC compliance for influencer-led programs and executions
Vision and Strategic Leadership
Ability to flag potential issues and problem solve with content strategists and sales in pre- and post-sale
Lead such strategic conversations in a constructive, yet authoritative, manor
Help identify areas for process improvements
Grow External Relationships & Knowledge
Strengthen relationships and develop contacts with agencies and management firms, for influencers, celebrities etc. to aid in talent recommendations and facilitate engagement of talent
Maintain awareness of pop culture personalities and trends in order to contribute creatively in pre- and post- sale conversations with the larger Foundry team
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Experience:
4+ years experience in influencer space, casting, production or similar
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Prior experience with talent booking, casting or influencer management
Relationships with Talent agents preferred
Understanding of the media landscape
Familiarity with FTC and SAG/AFTRA guidelines a plus
Should be detail-oriented, able to work well under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
Must be able to juggle multiple projects with changing priorities
Must possess excellent communication, writing, and organization skills
It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Accommodation requests can be made by emailing .
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Pay Range
Salary: $62,400 - $82,500The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith's total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives.In addition,Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance.
#NMG#Minimum Salary: 62400.00 Maximum Salary: 82500.00 Salary Unit: Yearly