What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Talent & Brand Partnerships position at Clutch?
Role: Director Talent & Brand Partnerships
Location: Open to New York, Nashville, or LA
Hybrid/On-site/Remote: Remote
Salary: $120-150k DOE
Clutch Creative is a rapidly growing staffing agency. We support our clients by identifying unreachable talent that helps their businesses grow.
Our candidates work with us because they know we have the best opportunities available to them and will help them navigate their next career move.
We care, we're honest, and we hustle—that's what makes us Clutch. Clutch is looking for an experienced Director, Talent & Partnerships for a leading entertainment marketing agency.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain relationships with talent, talent managers, media buyers/platforms, and brand sponsor representatives.
- Attend industry events to represent the agency and expand its network.
- Manage talent and partner research using tools like Julius and industry relationships.
- Provide data-driven talent and partner recommendations for client campaigns.
- Lead contract negotiations and draft deal memos for talent, influencers, and brand partnerships.
- Oversee program execution and ensure deliverables are met.
- Identify and secure brand partnership opportunities.
- Manage resources and contractors, including drafting scopes of work and overseeing performance.
- Proactively manage client and talent/partner expectations.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and talent movements.
- Manage Talent resourcing tools and train team members.
- Travel as required to key entertainment markets.
Qualifications:
- 8 years of experience in talent, brand partnerships, sponsorship sales, and/or entertainment marketing.
- Strong understanding of brand marketing strategies across entertainment and culture.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management skills.
- Proven ability to manage team members and develop talent.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and Apple Keynote.
- Experience with talent management tools (e.g., Julius).
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Willingness to travel.
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Salary : $120,000 - $150,000
