Associate Manager, Talent

People Inc•New York, NY

14d•$67,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Role The Associate Manager, Talent will be responsible for casting and securing internal and external talent within Beauty, Style, Media and Entertainment’s Revenue Production team. This role will sit within Studio at People Inc, the publisher’s in-house creative agency and content studio, but support all revenue-aligned opportunities. This Associate Manager will manage pre-sale ideation and talent sourcing as well as post-sale procurement and management, including departmental administrative responsibilities such as contracts, tracking, and more. The main responsibilities of this role include: Manage influencer, editor, and traditional talent-led programs. Program management includes: Source and secure talent (focus will be on editor and influencer talent but extends to include celebrities, inspirational heroes, etc.) for RFPs and large-scale branded/native marketing campaigns Negotiate talent fees with agents, managers and influencers/talent directly 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/social to coordinate talent-led remote shoots, and ensure quality control and all deliverables are met Attend photo/video/social shoots and manage talent needs on-set (as needed, including remote shoots) Distribute call sheets and photo/video treatment documents to talent, schedule calls to review pre-production details with talent/agents Collaborate with marketing 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. Work collaboratively with sales and marketing to ensure talent/creator offerings are competitive and conducive to winning business Represent talent and creator capabilities in client/agency-facing meetings and pitches Work with People Inc editorial brands to ensure talent options represent editorial brand ethos Maintain a strong network of creator/influencer, writer and celeb agency relationships Activate Influencer campaigns and manage post-campaign evaluation, using measurement tools to track performance metrics Ensure FTC compliance for influencer-led programs and executions Hybrid 3x a week- New York In-Office Expectations: This position is a hybrid in-office role, with the ability to work remotely up to 2 days per week. About The Team: | The Team and/or Brand. Studio at People Inc. is the creative engine powering branded content for some of the world’s most iconic brands. We produce at the intersection of editorial credibility, cultural fluency, and creative innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising or related field, or equivalent training and/or work experience
Minimum of 2 years experience in influencer space, casting, production or similar
Experience within influencer marketing, talent booking, casting and/or influencer management
Keen expertise of the media and social landscape
Detail-oriented, able to work well under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines
Must be able to juggle multiple projects with changing priorities with a solution-oriented mindset
Must possess excellent communication, writing, and organization skills
Excellent creative instincts, with an ability to identify talent specifically suited for People Inc brands and advertiser needs

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of FTC, SAG/AFTRA guidelines a plus

Responsibilities

Manage influencer, editor, and traditional talent-led programs.
Source and secure talent (focus will be on editor and influencer talent but extends to include celebrities, inspirational heroes, etc.) for RFPs and large-scale branded/native marketing campaigns
Negotiate talent fees with agents, managers and influencers/talent directly
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/social to coordinate talent-led remote shoots, and ensure quality control and all deliverables are met
Attend photo/video/social shoots and manage talent needs on-set (as needed, including remote shoots)
Distribute call sheets and photo/video treatment documents to talent, schedule calls to review pre-production details with talent/agents
Collaborate with marketing to pitch talent-led campaigns to prospective clients.
Quickly and efficiently source potential talent options based on program concept, scope and budget.
Work collaboratively with sales and marketing to ensure talent/creator offerings are competitive and conducive to winning business
Represent talent and creator capabilities in client/agency-facing meetings and pitches
Work with People Inc editorial brands to ensure talent options represent editorial brand ethos
Maintain a strong network of creator/influencer, writer and celeb agency relationships
Activate Influencer campaigns and manage post-campaign evaluation, using measurement tools to track performance metrics
Ensure FTC compliance for influencer-led programs and executions
Manage internal talent programs, including editor/contributor communities
Source talent for native content campaigns that are: On brand, In budget, Culturally relevant, Exciting, Backed by data and relevant insights
Partner with pre-sale marketers on best ways to incorporate talent into creative concepts
Responsible for contracts, invoices, billing, tracking, and reporting
Responsible for Airtable and program data capture
Responsible for providing performance metrics from individual talent after program wrap
Other departmental administrative responsibilities including but not limited to guest check-in at events, expense management, event staffing, event invite lists, and more
Execution of sold campaigns from sale to launch, inclusive of: Negotiation and contracting of selected talent, Liaising with producers on shoot logistics as it relates to talent, Managing talent through the creative process, Representing talent, and our team, on shoots professionally

Benefits

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
generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents)
pet insurance
accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance