Junior Agent, Talent Brand Partnerships

Description

About Us

IAG is one of the largest diversified talent agencies in the industry. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, and Atlanta, IAG represents some of the most accomplished, celebrated, and award-winning talent, including actors, writers, producers, directors, creators, comedians, musicians, authors, intellectual properties, production companies, artists, social influencers, and lifestyle brands across all media platforms worldwide.

With a cultural ethos of innovation, creativity, collaboration, commitment, diversity, and inclusion, we empower our clients with the tools, resources, relationships, and opportunities that enable them to build their careers and brands across all media platforms. Furthermore, we empower all employees, at every stage, to leverage their talent and potential for the benefit of our clients, the agency, and their own personal growth.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Junior Agent, Talent Brand Partnerships to join the IAG Strategic Marketing and Brand Partnerships division to help secure sponsorship opportunities for the company’s diverse roster of entertainment talent and identify new business verticals. This individual considers themselves an expert in all things pop culture and recognizes the value that comes with operating within the environment of a full-service talent agency.

An ideal candidate must be a strong multitasker who is detail-oriented and has great follow through, as they will be tasked with end-to-end deal execution for client partnerships. Initiative and collaboration are two of the core elements of this position's responsibilities - you must be able to work independently and as a part of the larger department team, with a willingness to jump in on projects of all sizes.

Duties

• Generate, cultivate and implement branding opportunities for company’s existing client roster
• Proactively pitch opportunities to appropriate contacts in the marketplace based on client needs (i.e. brands, ad agencies, marketing companies, PR firms, etc.)
• Build and maintain strong knowledge of IAG’s agents, growth strategy, and A-list talent across film, television, music, and comedy
• Develop, manage and nurture new business partnerships along with client relationships
• Stay informed of industry trends, events and deals with an eye for exploring opportunities to develop existing clients’ business
• Serve as a representative for clients when negotiating a new deal, contract extensions or identifying branded opportunities
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and passion for brand partnerships
• Strong understanding of general landscape of entertainment industry
• Proven experience leading and negotiating brand partnership opportunities
• Effective communication skills with an ability to adapt to varying needs and situations
• Creative mind, entrepreneurial, self-starter well versed in navigating client-driven ideas
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively as part of a team and independently with little supervision
• Impeccable time management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail
• Strong work ethic with a great attitude; calm and organized under pressure
• Solid negotiation and persuasion skills throughout all levels of agency and agency clients
• Knowledge of social media trends and a strong understanding of both existing and emerging social platforms
  
  

Education And Experience

• 3 - 5 years experience in talent endorsements/brand partnerships, preferably at a talent agency or within entertainment industry
• Possess a solid understanding and track record of developing successful brand partnerships and opportunities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace required
• Associates and/or bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university preferred
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and/or Adobe Photoshop a plus
  
  

Perks And Benefits

In addition to the base compensation for this role, IAG proudly offers many additional benefits to employees, including (but not limited to):

• Comprehensive company sponsored health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, fertility and family planning services, chiropractic and acupuncture care, and life and AD&D coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company sponsored quarterly financial planning meetings.
• Robust paid time off, including sick leave, discretionary time off, 12 paid company holidays and a two-week paid holiday at the end of the year.
• Employee engagement: lunch & learns, company-wide day of service, employee resource groups (e.g. Women’s Empowerment, PRISM), intramural sports leagues, themed holiday activities (e.g. office-wide trick-or-treating, annual company holiday party, baking competition).
  
  

IAG provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.