Coordinator

Description

The Talent Coordinator supports the Talent Manager in overseeing the strategy, sales support, and management of influencer and creator partnerships. This position combines project management, business development, and client relationship management — playing a key role in independently driving sales initiatives, making strategic recommendations, managing campaigns, and ensuring both talent and clients are supported from onboarding through execution based on sound professional judgement.
 

  Compensation: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 annually B.O.E.

Requirements

Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:  

· Partner with the Talent Manager to oversee campaign strategy, sales pipeline, and client management, exercising discretion in prioritizing opportunities, recommending which deals to pursue, and advising on optimal campaign approached. 

· Lead assigned talent projects from conception through completion, determining day-to-day campaign tactics, adjusting timelines and deliverables as needed, and making judgement calls to keep projects within budget while meeting client objectives. 

· Leads and supports Talent Manager in sales efforts by preparing pitches, sales decks, proposals, and contract documentation, including recommending pricing, scopes, and negotiation positions within company guidelines. 

· Reviews and redlines talent and brand agreements, flagging risks, suggesting alternative language on key terms, and escalating nonstandard issues for final approval. 

· Identify, recruit, and onboard new talent under the guidance of the Talent Manager, evaluating talent fit, performance potential, and brand alignment, and making recommendations on which talent to prioritize for representation. 

· Coordinate with internal marketing, creative, and finance teams to align on project goals and deliverables, resolving conflicting priorities and making decisions on resource allocation within assigned campaigns. 

· Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with brand partners and agencies to drive repeat business, using independent judgement to address issues, anticipate client needs, and recommend renewal or expansion opportunities. 

· Track campaign performance, produce post-project reports, and present optimization recommendations, including data-driven decisions on what to continue, change or discontinue in future campaigns. 

· Mentor junior coordinators and serve as a communication bridge between talent, clients, and internal teams, providing guidance, setting priorities, and making decisions on escalations and issue resolution. 

Competencies:   

· Accountability and a sense of responsibility for assigned tasks. 

· Client-focused approach to deliver the best possible service. 

· Embraces inclusiveness and values diversity. 

· Highly organized with keen attention to detail. 

· Effective problem-solving skills. 

· Results-oriented, driven by achieving positive outcomes. 

· Demonstrates a strong sense of teamwork and collaboration. 

· Skilled at prioritizing and managing multiple projects within a deadline driven environment. 

Required Experience:

· 4+ years of experience in influencer management, project management, or talent operations, ideally with sales exposure.

· Proven ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and client relationships.

· Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation skills.

· Deep understanding of social media platforms, influencer marketing, and brand partnerships.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Airtable).

· Passion for digital media, entertainment, and social platforms.

· Proactive, detail-oriented, and well-organized work style.

· Capable of meeting deadlines and working effectively under pressure.

Preferred Experience:   

· Previous experience in a talent/influencer agency or digital marketing. 

· Knowledge of and experience with social media platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, etc. 

· Familiarity with Google Analytics. 

· QuickBase experience. 

· Familiarity with traffic analysis tools (e.g., CreatorIQ, Social Rank). 

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Box, Google Suite, Zoom, Mac, Outlook, Slack, Adobe, Canva, and other relevant tools and technology.

DBA is committed to diversity and is 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.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may change at any time, with or without notice, to accommodate the evolving needs of the position and the company.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This role is typically based in an office environment, requiring the use of a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as necessary to fulfill job duties. The noise level is typical of an office setting, and interruptions may occur throughout the workday.

About the DBA Culture

DBA 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.

About the DBA Business

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 150 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.