Associate Manager, Recruiting

Wasserman is a leading global, end-to-end marketing, management, representation and sales business serving talent, brands and properties. Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, empowering clients, igniting passions and inspiring fans worldwide.

Wasserman Next Gen connects brands with the next generation of consumers. From high school to college and into young adult life, the team takes an audience-first approach, using unrivaled access to understand the passions and interests of these consumers, generate ideas that resonate, and deliver hyperlocal, culturally relevant engagement at scale. Wasserman Next Gen’s integrated approach allows clients to understand and engage with Gen Z and Millennial consumers through custom research, peer-to-peer, social and digital, experiential, media, and community integration strategies.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 27 countries and more than 65 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com

The Role:

We are looking for an Associate Manager, Recruiting to join our rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts. In this entry level position, you will be responsible for sourcing top-tier college students to participate in our student ambassador programs across the United States and Canada.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create, implement and lead campus recruiting strategies at colleges and universities nationwide, effectively communicating how Wasserman Next Gen can enhance the student experience through program opportunities
• Develop solid business relationships with key campus contacts within on-campus career centers, as well as relevant student organizations
• Use growing relationships with talent pools and understanding of talent markets to qualify, identify, secure and/or develop talent pools to address immediate and near-term talent needs
• Leverage traditional and creative sourcing methods including research, networking, social media, event attendance, partnerships, memberships and referrals
• Understand the unique needs of each client program and adapt recruitment strategies accordingly
• Collaborate with the Wasserman Next Gen Client Services team to understand the unique needs of each client program and adapt recruitment strategies accordingly
• Collaborate with Wasserman Next Gen Client Services team to ensure efficient, effective recruitment processes, including but not limited to identifying role requirements and specific job objectives across various clients and roles
• Track all activity in Salesforce by creating, updating and maintaining accurate documentation of student, university and program records
• Support daily workflow of client projects to ensure timely, economic program execution
• Measure and analyze the performance of recruitment tactics to identify optimization of opportunities
• Research higher education institutions, including campus trends, policies, procedures, event opportunities, campus contacts, etc.
• Participate in agency brainstorms to help develop new, creative ways to engage Next Gen consumers
• Contribute to agency culture by actively participating in building positive internal relationships and maintaining enthusiasm toward day-to-day tasks and agency passion points
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years’ experience 
• Experience developing and executing candidate sourcing strategies 
• Customer-service focus with outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills 
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage and interpret mass data 
• Values and respects the importance of organization and time management for effective multitasking 
• Creative thinker that is willing to travel ‘outside of the box’ for the right solution(s) 
• Ability to deliver excellence, both independently and collaboratively, when needed 
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint  
• Knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Salesforce, FormAssembly a plus 

Benefits

Here at Wasserman Next Gen, we are a people-first team that is driven and dedicated to what we do. Together, we create meaningful experiences for the Next Generation consumer. We work hard, play harder and will make the world a better place through our inclusive practices and community work.

Our environment fosters and encourages original thinking through constant and open communication. We love a good brainstorm, and we never stop asking ourselves, "what else?” Above all, we believe in being good. We build relationships with respect, trust, and transparency.

We provide benefits for your health, your wealth, and your life:

Health

• Competitive medical, dental, vision packages with company contribution
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (employee funded)
• Life/AD&D & Disability
• Parental Leave 12 weeks, eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status

Wealth/Retirement

• 401K Eligible the 1st of the month following 30 days of service
• Annual company match

Culture

• Extensive DE&I programs and initiatives putting people first and creating impactful and meaningful change
• Comprehensive Learning and Development programs

Additional Perks/Life

• Unlimited vacation
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Global Mentorship program
• Headspace (a meditation app)
• PetsBest pet insurance