Manager - Talent

Talent Management And Development In The Influencer SpaceThe 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.Job Responsibilities:Handle consistent communication with talent and provide counsel across all business matters, including social media, industry trends, brand extensions and growth trajectoryLeverage existing relationships with brand and agency contacts for deal flow and revenue quotasActively and reactively assist in ongoing talent pitches/project development, both for own clients as well as agency-wideAlong with support team, manage each project from inception to completionDevelop creative and strategic program ideas with talent's strengths/successes and development goals in mindRepresent talent in contract negotiationsProvide insight and research/discover new talentRequirements:2-4 years' experience in managing top-tier talent in the traditional and/or digital spaceLos Angeles basedSoftware Skills:MSOffice SuiteGoogle AnalyticsQuickBase a plusTraffic analysis tools such as HYPR and CreatorIQ a plusDesired Characteristics:Superior communication, writing and verbal skills with an ability to consult with executive managementProactive, detail-oriented, and extremely organizedAbility to meet deadlines and possess follow-throughConfidence and ability to negotiate deals and understand deal memos between talent and brandsMarketing savvy, problem-solving and pop culturally awareCreative thinker who can brainstorm innovative ideas/strategiesPositive attitude and strong social skills in speaking to talent and brandsWhat You'll Get:Robust benefits package with employer contributionUnlimited vacation timePaid parental leaveVolunteer opportunitiesA rewarding career at an industry-leading company with a strong mission and passionate teamDBA 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.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.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.