Senior Director, Music and Talent

Creativity That Matters is work that shatters the stratosphere. Platinum Rye Entertainment (an entertainment specialty division of The Marketing Arm or TMA) has an immediate opening for a Senior Director of Music & Talent in our Los Angeles, CA (or other TMA) offices (hybrid). You will be a part of a larger team within the Platinum Rye Entertainment practice, where collaboration and being a team player is key. Responsibilities: • Research and provide music and talent suggestions (including pricing) for high-profile projects searching for actors/musicians, intellectual property or brand to brand collaborations to support client marketing objectives • Draft contracts and lead negotiations with talent representation, legal and clients • Manage relationships with a variety of Hollywood/key industry players including talent agents, managers, labels and publicists • Have strong passion for entertainment and pop culture and knowledge of the celebrity/music landscape across all categories • Monitor and stay abreast of entertainment industry news and trends • Facilitate and coordinate various detail-oriented talent needs; prioritize and manage high volume of work • Mobilize and motivate internal and external teams to bring client objectives to life while ensuring collaboration, communication, trust, efficiency and quality of the work • Facilitate and manage finance related tasks (i.e. talent payment, invoicing and similar) and reporting for senior leadership • Act as project lead and develop and maintain project timelines, status documents and budget trackers • Coordinate and track payments including paperwork (talent, SAG, vendors, etc.) Qualifications: • 7-10 years of relevant agency experience • Los Angeles based (or open to Chicago, Dallas or NYC) (hybrid) • Bachelor’s degree in PR, marketing, communications or related field experience and a deep understanding of the music industry • Experience and ability to independently negotiate and close high six to seven figure music and talent brand endorsement deals • Existing relationships at major talent agencies, management agencies and labels • Dedicated work ethic and displays a thorough attention to detail • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and to deliver on schedule, on brand, and on budget • Passion and familiarity with the music and entertainment industry • Outgoing individual with excellent communication, interpersonal skills and strong team player • Ability to lead projects and communication with clients • Ability to identify potential project risks and implement contingency plans • Ability to work proactively in critical situations • Highly adaptable and willing to shift priorities to meet team needs • Resilient, proactive go-getter with a positive attitude • Excellent organizational, written and oral communications skills • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Thrive in a team-oriented environment – be a true team player, with a desire to be a leader with desire for advancement