Save the Children US

Lead Associate, Talent & Influencers

Save the Children US

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: FairfieldConnecticutDistrict of ColumbiaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $72,450 - $80,750 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Assist in ongoing engagement and management of Save the Children US Ambassadors to drive brand awareness, engagement and fundraising potential.
  • Facilitate inbound requests from cross-divisional stakeholders and help prioritize talent activations in line with departmental priorities and goals.
  • Manage log of past, live and pending talent activations; provide ongoing updates as needed to ensure coordination across teams.
  • Support Senior Director in creation of pitch materials, talking points, statements, social media posts and creative assets
  • Support Senior Director in providing actionable reporting / data & insights on engagement activations to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage inbound influencer and entertainment partner inquiries.
  • Maintain database of key industry contacts.
  • Assist in coordinating logistics for program visits.
  • In coordination with the Senior Director and the Communications team assist with the execution of communications strategies for the US Ambassadors.
  • Support Senior Director with pitching materials (to Communications team) media outlets to amplify of organization’s priority campaigns and moments that leverage talent.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent, plus 3 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in public relations, celebrity relations, or marketing
  • Professional proficiency with written, presentation and communications skills.
  • Solid understanding of digital media across platforms
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with demonstrated professional creative problem solving
  • Proven networking and relationship-building skills, with a team orientation
  • Demonstrated understanding of pop culture and entertainment industry trends
  • Professional proficiency in MS Office suite, including Teams and CoPilot
  • Professional proficiency in spoken and written English, with proven written, presentation and communications skills
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally
  • Willingness and ability to work after-hours and weekends at times, particularly around disaster and emergency campaigns; and to travel up to 15% in the United States and globally
Benefits
  • Flexible schedules and time off: Flexible schedules, generous PTO, 11 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays and hybrid working opportunities
  • Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
  • Family: A variety of paid leaves: caregiver, parental/adoption, critical child illness and fertility benefits
  • Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees
  • Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
  • Wellness: 15 safety and wellness days annually (if hired on or after July 1, safety and wellness days prorated to 8 days), mental health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events
  • Employee Assistance Program: free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services
  • Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
public relationscelebrity relationsmarketingdigital mediaproject managementcreative problem solvingnetworkingrelationship buildingMS Officedata reporting
Soft Skills
written communicationpresentation skillsteam orientationcollaborationcreativityadaptabilitytime managementinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingengagement