Talent Manager

Company Description

Clea Event Productions (CEP) is a full-service event production agency that is rapidly growing. The CEP team of professionals prides itself on delivering big agency results with personalized service that creates a tailored engaging experience for each client.  From concept to curtains, CEP transforms it’s clients vision into an amazing reality by producing events that engage, entertain and empower the audience.

 

Job Overview

CEP is actively seeking a Talent manager to join our event production team.  Experience with high profile talent for entertainment, sports and media programs and other special events preferred.

The candidate will gain the opportunity to learn about different aspects of event planning and event production.  They will be charged with identifying key talent, building and managing relationships with the identified talent, and developing new ideas to grow this talent across all of our platforms. In addition, this role will also serve as a strategic advisor between talent/content creators/influencers and internal departments, including content, sales, social, creative, PR and events.

 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Draft correspondence and pitch letters, invitations, proposals, thank you letters, etc. for Paley Public Programming

• Arrange meals and transportation for talent

• Research background information utilizing various sources, to collect all elements required for developing programs

• Create and maintain booking status documents

• Confirm and manage details, timing and logistics; ensure talent arrival, participation and anticipate talent needs during production process

• Upon completion of each appearance, follow up with representatives to inform them of key dates and coordinate promotion agendas

• Close each production cycle by compiling an engagement report, including a recap of participation, production debriefing notes, general feedback and improvements relating to talent appearances

• Facilitate flow of accurate and timely information amongst Marketing, Social, and PR departments relating to talent bookings

• Source and circulate creative materials and details from talent managers for internal use

• Distribute call sheets

• Assist with crowd control

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent computer skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to break through gate-keepers and influence decision makers, including executives and talent, publicists and talent agents

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency using internet based programs

• Reliable, self-motivated and independent worker who is also comfortable working in small and large group situations, as well as various work environments, as needed

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills

• Ability to cope under extreme pressure from clients and colleagues

• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to requests

 

Application Requirements

• Cover Letter

• Resume and/or EPK with Professional Headshot

• Three (3) Referrals

• Social Media Handles