Vice President, Talent + Entertainment + Sports

Vice President, Talent + Entertainment + Sports - JONESWORKS, strategy-driven communications, marketing, and management agency, is seeking a driven, creative, and highly organized Vice President (Talent + Entertainment + Sports) in our New York office. The ideal candidate is a seasoned will oversee and execute communications, marketing, and brand campaigns for our high-level entertainment and sports talent. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-profile talent management, publicity, live touring, campaigns and brand partnerships at an agency, sports label, or a combination of both agency and entertainment company.Core ResponsibilitiesSupervise and help to lead our Talent + Entertainment + Sports Division and drive client KPIs and oversee the day-to-day account management of our talent + entertainment + sports clientsExtensive experience in working with talent, entertainment and media clients, premieres, award shows, conferences, photo shoots, and other red-carpet eventsProvide strategic counsel, develop long-term plans, insights, and program recommendations for clients, demonstrating a thorough understanding of their brand, industry competition and relevant mediaEngage with media to secure high-level features and placements that position brands as thought leaders and innovators in the industryWork closely with internal team to pitch and secure media that embodies client's voices, both larger brand feature stories and product placementsSpearhead and support integrated media and PR campaigns through a demonstrated, working knowledge of social influence, emerging digital platforms, and creative problem solvingBuild cohesive, strategic, and impactful publicity campaigns to support client objectives and launches/activationsWork closely with talent client's external brand partners to lead creative and innovative, results-driven programs with their various business enterprises, partnerships, launches, collaborations, and activationsEngage with media to secure high-level features and placements for clients and their projectsAct as day-to-day client contact for high-profile clients and address client issues thoughtfully and effectivelyOrganize, staff, and promote high-profile client events, interviews, photo shoots, awards, festivals, etc.Manage client scopes and budgets as well as budget and profitability for divisionMaintain sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential informationRequirements8+ years working in talent public relationsSeamless management of all PR deliverables associated with a client, on all timelines, with inputs from a wide variety of different directions and stakeholdersExperience with high profile talent media relations, press campaign development and execution of creative and strategic communication plansStrong media relationships across entertainment, lifestyle, and tradeAbility to manage a team of mid and junior level executives through clear communication and directionBenefitsJONESWORKS offers medical, dental, vision and 401(K), unlimited Paid Time Off, Summer Fridays, Extended PTO for December/January holiday, bonus incentives and other perks!Salary: $150-$180KWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Created: 2025-01-18