starpower Associate Director, Influencer and Entertainment Marketing

Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn’t just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason – to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.

Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration—we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare—all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can’t do it alone – you in?

Job Summary

About starpower

Starpower is looking for an Associate Director to join our growing team!

starpower is a strategic, pop-culture-centric entertainment and influencer marketing agency that counsels and connects brands with entertainment, sport, music, fashion and beauty Talent, Influencers and Content. We have been recognized as the bridge between Hollywood and healthcare, given our expertise and experience identifying and partnering Celebrity Talent and Influencers with brands in the healthcare industry. starpower works with client across various industries, including but not limited to CPG, Health & Wellness, Financial Services and Beverage Alcohol/Spirits.

We are a hybrid company with hub locations in Los Angeles and New York. The ideal candidate is located in New York, Miami or Los Angeles.

What You’ll Do

• Integrated Marketing + Talent Procurement
• Thought-leader for clients and agency; critical thinker who can meaningfully contribute to integrated marketing strategies – translating client’s brand objectives into successful talent-led programs
• Firsthand experience negotiating celebrity talent deals and/or social influencer deals on behalf of brands
• Ability to lead end-to-end talent procurement process from casting to negotiation to long form
• Ability to implement talent-led brand campaigns and strategies, handling talent deliverables and serving as client liaison for all approvals
• Experience vetting and using social tools and technologies, including understanding of the paid social as well as talent social analytics
• Account Management
• Experience with client servicing and/or working as part of an interagency group
• Ability to attend regularly scheduled client meetings (often via zoom) representing team, owning the agenda and sharing recaps
• Ability to counsel client on mid-level negotiations and program executions
• Actively supervises entertainment social media channels, digital media etc for opportunities relevant to starpower clients
• Ability to develop client-facing casting sheets, scopes of work, formal offers, contracts and recap documents
• Experience developing decks to showcase ideas and programs
  

This Position Is a Perfect Fit For You If

• You’re a client whisperer – you see between the lines and understand needs of clients before they do. You can engage in conversations with senior clients that help drive their business strategy.
• You’re a doer – who sees issues and solves them – related to product, process people - requiring minimal oversight to do your best work
• You’re flexible – knowing when to lean into things to keep things moving
• You’re a team builder – Your team members learn from and grow with you and you build team cohesion through transparency, authenticity, and a passion for inspiring others.
  

What You Should Have

• 6-9 years in the entertainment marketing space, with a history of negotiating talent and influencer deals on behalf of brands
• Experience in the spirits business (not required) and is familiar with relevant rules & regulations for the entertainment industry such as SAG
• Established and growing network of relationships with talent agents, managers, publicists and/or music labels
• A deep passion for pop culture and entertainment marketing – always know what and who is trending
• The ability to efficiently collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Proven experience with Influencer Marketing and up to date on trends, best practices and innovations
• Demonstrated understanding of digital culture, is a versatile writer, clear communicator, and engaging presenter
• Enjoys working as part of a team and in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment
  

Pay Range: $90,000- $119,000

This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on job-related, non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, skills, certifications and geographical location. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here .

Real Chemistry is currently operating with a flexible, hybrid approach and giving our teams the ability to operate in the way that works best for them – at home, in office or a mix.* We trust our people to decide what works best for them, working together with their teams and leaders to support our customers and make the world a healthier place. This policy will continue to be evaluated and may change in the future as we seek to ensure our people stay inspired, engaged, and motivated to do their best work.

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including options for medical, dental, and vision plans, a generous 401k match, flexible PTO, and entitlement to a five-week sabbatical program after 5 years of service. Other perks include an annual wellness reimbursement, student loan debt contributions, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Additional benefits for those just starting or continuing with their family building journey include access to enhanced fertility support, Bright Horizons family support programs, as well as expanded paid leave for new parents including personalized coaching support through Your 4th Trimester ®. Learn more about our great benefits and perks at: https://www.realchemistry.com/... Chemistry is committed to being an Equal Opportunity employer. As such, we seek motivated and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. We strive to employ, motivate, advance and reasonably accommodate any qualified employees and applicants. We believe diversity of persons and ideas forms the most comprehensive, forward-looking company.