Director, Entertainment and Influencer Marketing New Chicago - Illinois; Water S

Director, Entertainment and Influencer Marketing At Real Chemistry, making the world a healthier place isn’t just an aspiration—it’s our everyday reality. Our drive to transform healthcare is informed by our blend of deep scientific expertise, human‑centred creativity, and AI‑driven insights, fostering a unique environment where innovation thrives and our people are impact‑obsessed. As a global agency, we provide a full suite of services across healthcare communications and marketing to our clients, including top players in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Our #LifeatRealChem culture is rooted in our people—we believe we are best together and are committed to excellence for both our clients and colleagues. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your career, if you share our passion for healthcare and connection, we invite you to explore our opportunities. Discover your purpose. Embrace innovation. Experience #LifeatRealChem. Job Summary We are seeking a Director, Entertainment and Influencer Marketing to join our team! What You’ll Do Client Service and Account Management Ability to run point on culture‑led programming for nationally recognized consumer brands, including talent‑led activations and branded partnership opportunities/sponsorships Ability to lead and counsel clients and inter‑agency partners, as well as lead communications on multiple brands Ability to project lead across multiple brands on fast‑moving campaigns Ability to develop and drive influencer, culture and talent‑led strategy against a client brief, which often includes but is not limited to PR objectives, building out decks + partner and client‑facing sell‑in materials and collaborating with agency partners to layer ideas Attend + lead weekly client conference calls and in‑person meetings, as well as daily client email comms Be connected across entertainment verticals and have knowledge of cultural happenings across sports, music and fashion for information relevant to clients to proactively provide insights, information and pitch talent and partner‑led opportunities to brand, and ultimately lead negotiation to execution of the opportunity Experience with talent, brand partnerships and/or entertainment marketing required, beverage alcohol and premium spirits clients is a bonus Ability to oversee and develop direct reports, including daily meetings, feedback sessions, annual reviews Talent and Partner Procurement + Campaign Management Lead the talent and brand partnership procurement process against client brief, including talent and/or partner needed for public relations, advertising, digital and influencer campaigns, experiential, capsule collections, and co‑branded partnerships Lead the management of partnership negotiations from scope through long‑form contracts, in collaboration with internal business affairs and client legal teams Ideal candidate has experience negotiating celebrity talent, brand, or micro‑influencer partnerships and strong industry network of agents, managers, publicists, and/or brand contacts Ability to use network to identify entertainment events and content opportunities (e.g. music video integrations, event sponsorships, etc.) Own the development of client‑facing materials, including scopes of work, formal offer letters, contracts and presentations Lead the execution of talent or partner services once campaign kicks off, including being the main liaison between talent/partner and client/agency partner, driving the coordination of approvals for campaign materials, supervising talent services against agreement Lead the strategy and execution of brand partnership opportunities including everything from in‑kind donations to large scale sponsorships and co‑branded events Lead the recapping of programs in a timely manner, providing context on value + ROI Who’ll Love This Job You’re intuitive – you see between the lines and understand needs of clients before they do You’re a doer – who sees issues and solves them, requiring minimal oversight to do your best work You’re flexible – knowing when to lean into things to keep things moving You’re passionate about culture – you live & breathe all things entertainment and culture You’re creative – seeing opportunities others may not What You Should Have Minimum of 8+ years of client serving and talent procurement/buying experience Demonstrated experience working in Integrated Marketing, including branded partnerships + content a plus Demonstrated experience working in multicultural or inclusive marketing, including branded partnerships + content Finger on the pulse of all things culture + entertainment, know who and what is “hot” A proven track record of working with celebrities and influencers Experience negotiating talent endorsement deals and/or brand sponsorships Relationships with major talent agencies, talent managers, publicists, etc. Prior experience in the beverage alcohol space (bonus, not required) Ideal candidate has talent or PR agency experience, and experience using talent for public relations campaigns Experience managing budgets Passion for the business of entertainment (tv, sports, music, fashion and beauty) Solid understanding of pop‑culture, including celebrities, athletes, musicians, digital talent, etc. Ideal candidate is creative, self‑motivated, multi‑tasker, a critical thinker, anticipates needs, has a sense of urgency, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is social media savvy and is detail oriented Must have strong written and verbal communication skills, including writing decks, presenting / pitching to clients Knowledge of FTC guidelines for influencers + paid brand partners / sponsorships Understanding of SAG and ability to work with signatories to confirm allocations and financial implication of allocations, handle budget and payment Bachelor’s degree preferred if degree is in a relevant course of study; e.g. business administration, sports management, integrated marketing communications (marketing, PR, advertising) Ability to lead team members while handling multiple competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment Highly organized individual who can work with limited direction; must be able to set and adjust priorities independently – requires a personality that thrives with challenges and excels at finding solutions Exceptional interpersonal, written and communication skills – this is a relationship industry, must be able to adapt to various work styles Pay Range Pay Range: $95,000‑$150,000 Benefits Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, tailored to your region. Globally, this includes offices in our key markets with free snacks to keep you running all day long, generous holiday and paid time off, options for private medical, dental, and vision plans, and support in saving for the future. Other perks include mental wellness coaching and support and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning. Equal Opportunity Employment Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know. 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