FlyteVu · 20 hours ago
Senior Manager Talent & Partnerships
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFlyteVu is an award-winning full service creative agency that connects brands to culture in bold, unexpected ways. The Senior Manager Talent & Partnerships will oversee the strategy, management, and execution of talent partnerships, leading the Influencer marketing practice and managing relationships with talent representatives.
AdvertisingInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Build relationships with Talent and Talent teams, prioritizing managers with relevant talent representatives
Attend at least two-three industry events monthly to build relationships and represent FlyteVu to the entertainment community
Ensure Talent managers are invited to FlyteVu activations, parties, and events to introduce them to the Company and establish trust
Travel to LA, NYC, and Atlanta at the Head of Talent’s direction to meet and gain relevant Talent knowledge across Sports, Music, Gaming, TV/Film, and Influencers
Disseminate relevant Talent info to Client Teams and Clients, with approval from Account Directors
Manage the day-to-day research of Talent and Influencers using Julius, industry relationships, etc
Provide and organize detailed data to support research and reasoning paired with Talent
Manage research and suggestions for Talent applicable to Phase 1 concepts and provide quantitative and qualitative data to support the rationale for Talent suggestions
Manage running talent lists for each client where both influencer & traditional talent names are aggregated for reference
After reviewing all provided briefs, attend and provide specific Talent and/or Influencer input to all brainstorming sessions for assigned clients
Must be able to make initial outreach to gauge interest, availability and conflicts for Talent recommendations when applicable
Lead the contracting & negotiation process for all short-form or template deal memos/contracts for Influencer Agreements
Draft template deal memos for the Head of Talent and Accounts to review
Must be able to lead negotiation and enter details into a long-form agreement
Must be able to handle red lines in contracts with the Head of Talent’s support and oversight
Liaise with the Account team to ensure successful execution and delivery of agreed-upon deal points from the signed deal through the end of the program/partnership
Ensure proper handoff for execution to the Account team once deliverables and creative direction are final unless the nature of the program or Talent relationship requires otherwise
Support the Account Director/Manager through any issues that may arise and require pivots in creative direction or for contractual deliverables to be adjusted
Ideate, create, and sell in mutually beneficial partnerships
Draft initial deal terms and lead negotiations on all entertainment property partnerships, film/tv production co and studio partnerships, and talent brand and/or platform partnerships with the Head of Talent’s support and oversight
Support the Account team with initial deal terms for brand to brand partnerships
Support the Head of Talent in managing all entertainment industry relationships, staying in the know on music releases, upcoming projects, etc
Manage the day-to-day operations of Talent Management Tools (i.e., Julius, databases, etc.) and all functions necessary to keep it running effectively and up to date
Manage Talent Contractors and Interns as appropriate and approved for specific projects
Oversee Contractor and Intern work, ensuring all work is accurate and meets Client objectives and FlyteVu’s quality standards
Hold the Contractor and Intern accountable for meeting all deadlines and deliverables
Assist with talent vetting, research, and tracking related to accounts and projects
Develop and grow knowledge of the assigned client business and its competitive landscape
Maintain a pulse on music, pop culture, and entertainment industry news and actions
File & organize needed documents within agency software & systems
Handle and safeguard confidential and proprietary information
Proactively manage client expectations and deliver exemplary customer service
Be willing to work during non-business hours, including weekends and additional hours beyond the 40-hour work week as needed
Assist with on-site activation and fulfillment of client programs, which require that employees: Must be able to travel without restriction (with less than a day’s notice
Must be physically able to lift heavy objects to 50 lbs. and load/unload, set up, and tear down, etc
Must pass a background check
Qualification
Required
5+ years of Talent/Partnership experience in agency or talent management roles; entertainment and brand partnerships experience required
Strong understanding and ability to create brand marketing strategies across entertainment and culture
Outstanding organizational and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with personnel and members of the media
Excellent communication and time management skills
Excellent English language proficiency
Problem-solving mentality with the ability to think independently and challenge oneself to learn and grow
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with varying deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure
Entrepreneurial self-starter with the ability to work with ambiguity at times
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, Apple Keynote, and applicable AI tools
Ability to operate in fast-paced, hard-deadline environments
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field
Preferred
Experience or existing media relationships in the Entertainment or music space
Experience with Muck Rack or other media database
Experience with Basecamp or other Project Management Software
Experience with Harvest or time-tracking software
Company
FlyteVu
FlyteVu connects brands to consumers at the intersection of entertainment and technology.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-06-30Acquired
Leadership Team
Laura Hutfless
CEO / Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-07-01
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