Sr. Director, Talent & Creator MarketingNew
Game Seven Agency · New York, NY · Yesterday
Human Resources$170k–$190k/yrFull-time
About the role
We are looking for a Sr. Director of Talent & Creator Marketing to oversee a growing team and a portfolio of complex, high-profile campaigns. This role is an opportunity to shape how we show up in the creator economy and build something lasting. You'll manage and develop team members day-to-day while staying deeply involved in campaign execution, from ideation and pitching through talent negotiation, briefing, and delivery.
Responsibilities
- Team Oversight & Development
- Directly oversee a small influencer marketing team — assigning work, reviewing output, coaching on craft, and keeping everyone moving on deadline.
- Support team members' growth through regular feedback, hands-on guidance, and clear expectations.
- Build and refine workflows, processes, and tooling that help the team execute more efficiently as the workload grows.
- Strategy, Ideation & Sales
- Drive talent & influencer strategy for new business pitches and existing client proposals — from concept through polished deck.
- Develop compelling sales materials, case studies, and capabilities presentations that win and retain business.
- Translate complex client briefs into clear, differentiated campaign strategies with measurable objectives.
- Collaborate closely with account, creative, and social teams to bring integrated ideas to life.
- Program Execution & Oversight
- Personally oversee key campaigns from kickoff through wrap — staying close to talent negotiation, contracting, briefing, content review, and final delivery.
- Step in as the day-to-day point of contact on high-priority or complex accounts, ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
- Oversee all contracting across the team, including deal terms, usage rights, exclusivity, and FTC compliance.
- Own or directly supervise fast-turn projects, making quick calls on talent, scope, and execution without sacrificing quality.
- Review and sign off on campaign reporting, ensuring recaps are accurate, insightful, and client-ready.
- Maintain direct relationships with talent, agents, and creator networks — and put those relationships to work on campaigns.
- Client Management
- Serve as a trusted senior client partner — proactively bringing ideas, handling escalations, and presenting work with confidence.
- Navigate complex client organizations, stakeholder dynamics, and approval processes with ease.
- Manage multiple accounts and workstreams simultaneously without dropping the ball.
Requirements
- 8+ years of talent & influencer/creator marketing experience, with at least 2–3 years directly managing people and overseeing campaigns.
- Experience across brand, entertainment, or sports clients preferred. Agency background strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to build and present strategies and decks that win business.
- Deep fluency in the creator ecosystem — platforms, talent tiers, rates, content formats, and emerging trends.
- Track record of negotiating talent & influencer/creator deals at scale, including celebrity and macro talent.
- Existing relationships with creator talent and management strongly preferred.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
- Collaborative partner who also knows when to own a decision and drive the work forward.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication — polished in client settings, clear and direct internally.
- Experience with influencer platforms (e.g., AspireIQ, Grin, Traackr, CreatorIQ) and reporting tools.
Bonus Points
- Experience in sports, music, or entertainment verticals.
- Background in paid amplification and dark posting strategy for creator content.
- Familiarity with both brand safety considerations and authentic creator-first storytelling.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $170,000 - $190,000 per year. This position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.