Casting And Talent Manager

Summary

Join Highsnobiety's Berlin team as a Casting & Talent Manager! You will oversee end-to-end talent marketing campaigns, source and contract talent for various projects, expand the influencer database, and provide insights to internal teams. Responsibilities include budget management, contract creation, and performance reporting. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of experience in talent and influencer management, strong project management skills, and a built-in contact list. Highsnobiety offers a vibrant work environment, flexible hybrid work policy, and attractive employee benefits.

Requirements

• 3-4 years experience working in talent and influencer management
• Strong knowledge of what Highsnobiety represents. The right person should be plugged in to current and upcoming trends in all major fields relevant to our world
• Strong project management skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Built-in contact list for talent in our audience
• Strong understanding of usage and pricing specific to types of projects and talent
• Understanding of digital media landscape and how content is published and distributed
• Outstanding problem solving skills and ability to work under pressure
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Very strong interpersonal skills, team player, highly motivated and passionate
• Can-do attitude with an ability to embrace new challenges and ways of thinking
• Strong attention to detail
• Capable of suggesting and implementing new ways of working for improved efficiency and client servicing
• Proactive thinker, able to pre-empt client needs and anticipate future issues on projects and accounts
• Capable to act as a HS brand ambassador
• A proven track record in fast paced environments

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end talent marketing campaigns - from casting and negotiation to ongoing management and reporting
• Source, cast and contract talent for all campaigns, including but not limited to activations, events, seedings, video and photo productions, primarily with an EU focus
• Continuously expand the reach of the current database of influencers to always be on the pulse-adding new, fresh talent globally
• Providing insights and feasibility for production, creative, sales and project management teams during the full campaign life cycle
• Develop the talent rate card and lead pricing conversations based on usage and requirements during the pitch phase
• Support team with all talent needs from start to finish as the main point of contact internally and externally
• Manage and maintain designated talent budgets for all projects. Negotiate with talent or talent management to secure best rates for each project
• Own and create talent agreements and contracts, with clearly defined scope of work, usage and ask for each talent/campaign
• Bring a clear POV and recommendation to internal teams and clients with regards to best practice
• Track all relevant talent metrics and create evaluation reports, bringing expertise and insights to report on key learnings, successes, and areas for growth
• Maintain clear, consistent communication and contact with talent team members

Benefits

• A bright and spacious design headquarter, which reflects our brand and focuses on employee well-being and sustainability, located close to U Kurfürstenstraße
• The opportunity to shape the company and help build a global brand in a motivating, international and diverse work atmosphere
• High degree of responsibility, creativity, originality, independence and creative autonomy
• We are constantly prioritizing attention on DEIB with internal trainings, workshops, parent friendly policies and our Employee Resource Groups (HighPower, HighPride, HighDreams & HighCulture)
• 2 extra days off globally for all employees on International Women's Day and Juneteenth
• Flexible hybrid working policy, dog friendly office, and remote international working option
• Access to visa support for employees relocating to Germany if needed
• Attractive employee benefits (e.g. discounts in our online shop, performance based bonus, ClassPass, access to mental health support platform Calm, bike leasing, sabbatical option)