Senior Manager, Brand Talent (Temporary)

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Hold relationships and connections with talent management and publicity teams
• Manage contract, vetting, tracking and review of all talent contracts with company partners
• Develop the strategy and complete all talent, collaboration and creator deals
• Unearth and find cultural and consumer-facing moments and 'hooks' to reach new audiences authentically
• Develop a pipeline of cultural opportunities to fuel marketing efforts across lifestyle, food, sports, entertainment, arts, and global sectors
• Understand always-on product communications and influencer strategies within the media landscape
• Build integrated plans with Communications, The New York Times Store, and the events team for earned programming including PR, events, and collaborations
• Lead negotiations, invoicing, and contract management for partner deals ensuring contractual obligations and strategic alignment
• Track the effectiveness of cultural projects and partnerships, providing reports on goals, ROI, and strategic impact
• Report to the Managing Director of Brand Media Marketing, Earned
• Demonstrate support and understanding of journalistic independence and the company's mission

Requirements

• 6+ years of marketing or communications experience
• 2+ years managing creator or talent teams
• 6+ years of experience in marketing, brand partnerships, or related roles with a focus on cultural marketing and talent/partner relations
• Talent and creator expertise, including contracting and organizing creator strategies for brands

Nice to Have

• Experience with consumer subscription business or digital product