Celebrity & Influencer Relations Account Executive

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Celebrity & Influencer Relations Account Executive, you will play a vital role in cultivating and maintaining relationships with high-profile individuals, influencers, celebrities, and industry experts. Your primary objective will be to strategically align talent partnerships with our clients' brands and campaigns, enhancing their visibility and reputation. You will collaborate closely with our teams to create compelling narratives and ensure the seamless integration of talent within our clients' media and promotional activities. 

We are open to candidates located in Los Angeles or New York City. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Talent Management: Identify, recruit, and manage relationships with high-profile individuals, influencers, celebrities, and industry experts relevant to our clients' target audiences and brand positioning.
• Strategic Partnerships: Develop and implement talent partnership strategies aligned with our clients' goals and objectives, ensuring maximum exposure and positive brand association.
• Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with talent, their agents, and representatives, fostering trust, loyalty, and long-term partnerships.
• Keep a finger on the pulse: Keep up on the latest trends in the media and PR/storytelling landscape 
• Collaboration and Integration: Collaborate with internal teams, including PR, marketing, social media, and creative, to integrate talent seamlessly into campaigns, events, product launches, and other promotional activities.
• Media and Event Support: Coordinate talent participation in media interviews, events, press conferences, and other public appearances, providing guidance and support as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• (Preferred) Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• (Preferred) Minimum of 3 years of PR experience working at an agency
• Ability to showcase specific strategic results you have driven for non-profits, foundations, and/or social and racial justice initiatives
• Maintains close relationships with journalists in NYC or LA, as well as in the national landscape
• Proven experience in talent relations, talent management, or a similar role within the entertainment, PR, or marketing industry
• Strong network of industry contacts, including talent agents, publicists, and influencers
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and negotiate effectively
• A keen eye for talent and an understanding of the unique qualities that make individuals influential in their respective fields
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing trends.
• This role will require you to work one day a week in our NYC or LA office.

DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. 

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
At Elle, we offer a competitive set of benefits including: full medical, dental, and vision, 401K matching, a monthly wellness and cell phone credit, a home office stipend, short and long term disability insurance, an annual bonus, unlimited vacation, competitive commission for new business referrals, no-meeting Mondays, year-round summer Fridays, and a unique parental leave program that includes a three-month scaled return.
The compensation range for this role is $60,000-$72,500.