Talent Director (Influencer / Creator) Job at Ponte Firm in New York

Ponte Firm manages social talent and connects talent with the best brands, endorsements, sponsorships and other opportunities to help tell talent stories, build impactful content and drive sales. With a 100+ talent roster, which spans over 40+ million followers, Ponte Firm masters multi-platform storytelling.

While Ponte Firm is headquartered in Austin, this role is a hybrid role based out of a NYC office with in-person work required Tuesday through Thursday.

Responsibilities

• Plan, pitch, close and retain influencer talent and brand partners
• Oversee team of talent managers
• Act as the primary point of contact for a roster of talent, providing strategic counsel on social media, brand partnerships, and long-term growth
• Build and maintain strong relationships with brands, agencies, and industry contacts to drive new opportunities and meet revenue goals
• Negotiate and manage contracts, ensuring partnerships are executed smoothly from start to completion
• Collaborate with the internal Brand Partnerships team to align talent selections, messaging, and campaign strategy with brand objectives
• Identify and develop creative business opportunities and brand extensions based on each talent’s strengths and goals
• Stay informed on social platform trends, industry news, and emerging influencer marketing opportunities

Qualifications

• Required: 3+ years of talent management and/or influencer marketing experience required for this position
• Preferred: team management experience
• Be a savvy, successful self-starter with at least a few years of relevant professional experience
• Know how to approach problem-solving with outside-the-box solutions, and be willing to take on a diverse range of assignments and creative projects

What You’ll Get

At Ponte Firm, we prioritize the well-being of our team. As a growing company, we strive to offer meaningful perks and benefits, including:

• Opportunity to help shape a fast-growing company at a pivotal stage
• Competitive salary compensation package
• Competitive performance bonus package
• Competitive vacation/PTO policy
• Company-subsidized healthcare plans (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) Program
• Wellness Reimbursement Program (Gym, groceries, meditation, etc.)
• Additional vacation days and sabbatical opportunities for long-term employees
• Companywide mental health days off (multiple times a year)
• Team-building events, dinners, offsites, and social gatherings
• A thoughtful, motivated, fun-loving team that values balance and excellence

Please note: Ponte Firm does not cover relocation costs.