Manager, Talent Strategy & Experience

Hello Sunshine is on a mission to change the narrative for women. Founded by Reese Witherspoon, Hello Sunshine is a media company that puts women at the center of every story we create, celebrate and discover. We tell stories we love–from big to small, funny to complex–all shining a light on where women are now and helping them chart a new path forward.

Hello Sunshine is seeking a highly motivated, proactive and organized talent strategy and relationship expert to serve as Talent Strategy & Experience Manager as part of Hello Sunshine’s Direct-to-Consumer division. As a key member of the Talent Strategy & Experience team, you will play a central role in the talent journey as it relates to the talent and consumer experience. This includes developing and implementing the talent strategy for key Hello Sunshine initiatives including The Hello Sunshine Collective, Sol.ar brand partnerships, Shine Away, and other experiential opportunities. You'll be responsible for ideating and executing strategic talent opportunities while collaborating with everyone involved in the consumer experience, including: experiential, agency, creative, social, growth and PR teams.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and support strategic talent recommendations for Hello Sunshine’s
• Direct-to-Consumer division including: The Hello Sunshine Collective, Sol.ar brand
• partnerships, Shine Away, and other experiential opportunities
• Support the building and execution of our talent strategy to deliver authentic engagement,
• awareness, and deliver on campaign KPIs
• Partner closely with other Hello Sunshine teams (e.g., Sol.ar, Social & Editorial, TV/Film) to build talent recommendations and create opportunities to integrate talent into a broader consumer experience
• Utilize strong relationship and interpersonal skills to maintain and build internal talent database and relationships with talent reps and managers
• Develop custom creative & marketing ideas in relation to talent
• Provide strategic guidance and direction to ensure all talent ideas and opportunities are representative of the innovative and premium position Hello Sunshine has in market
• Consult on pricing requirements in initial pitch phase to ensure budgets are built thoughtfully and tracked accordingly
• Lead 360-degree talent process internally and externally, inclusive of talent/team negotiations, managing contracts, vendor forms, and invoicing process
• Maintain an in-depth working knowledge of Hello Sunshine IP and programming, creator networks, talent, social platforms, emerging consumer channels and technologies, key tentpole events/experiences and the company’s various offerings
• Keep the team updated with new trends in the space as well as reporting on talent development/updates on a regular basis

Requirements

• The ideal candidate has experience in influencer marketing, talent management, and social
• Content strategy/development with 3-5 years’ in a talent strategy and/or booking role with a proven track record of at least 2 years directly leading strategic recommendations and managing talent/industry relationships
• Relationship-oriented with an interest and passion for fostering partnerships and developing creative ideas and recommendations
• Highly collaborative and strategic, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to effectively synthesize complex information into actionable conclusions
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure
• Comfortable using various tools for tracking and program management while managing multiple projects at one time
• Strong judgment and prioritization skills, with the ability to effectively manage upwards with multiple senior stakeholders
• Both highly creative and analytical to review data and ongoing metrics
• Must be a self-starter and a strong problem solver
• Ability to work well with different personalities and within a team setting

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability