Talent Relations Strategist

The Humane League

Talent Relations Strategist leading celebrity and influencer partnerships for The Humane League, a global nonprofit ending factory farming. Driving cultural awareness, fundraising, and policy change.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $113,864 - $138,737 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in celebrity relations and influencer marketing, with a proven ability to develop and execute high-impact strategies that drive measurable outcomes. Strong skills in negotiation, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success in advancing organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Celebrity Relations StrategyInfluencer MarketingNegotiation and Partnership ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Planning and Execution

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Hard Skills

Talent ManagementPublic RelationsCampaign DevelopmentMedia Value EvaluationResource AllocationPerformance Data AnalysisCultural Narrative DevelopmentAudience Growth StrategiesFundraising StrategyRisk Management

Soft Skills

Strong Interpersonal SkillsHigh Emotional IntelligenceEffective CommunicationJudgment and Strategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Talent Databases (IMDBPro)CRM SystemsProject Management Platforms (Asana, Slack)

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit SectorAnimal WelfareSocial JusticeCultural AwarenessInfluencer EcosystemPublic DiscourseAdvocacy Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, own, and lead The Humane League’s celebrity and influence engagement strategy
Identify, prioritize, and activate high-impact talent partnerships advancing corporate accountability, legislative progress, movement-building, and cultural awareness
Serve as the organizational subject matter expert on celebrity relations, standards, best practices, risk management, and decision-making frameworks
Lead functional planning and contribute to budget development, resource allocation, forecasting, and investment/return evaluation
Expand and maintain a network of celebrities, digital creators, publicists, agents, and managers aligned with animal welfare and social justice causes
Negotiate and structure mission-aligned talent partnerships
Design and execute integrated celebrity-influence campaigns to expand reach, shape public discourse, and accelerate campaign and policy outcomes
Identify and activate opportunities in news cycles and cultural moments to position factory farming in mainstream conversation
Lead cross-functional teams and external partners in celebrity relations initiatives
Partner with Engagement, Development, Programs, and Digital Engagement teams to integrate talent into organizational priorities and repurpose celebrity-driven media
Collaborate on donor opportunities, signature events, fundraising, and donor engagement
Advise the Senior Leadership Team on high-stakes talent opportunities, reputational risks, and cultural moments
Establish and maintain brand standards for celebrity partnerships
Direct strategy, implementation, optimization tracking, and a strategic talent/partnership database
Define success metrics and evaluate media value, audience growth, donor impact, and campaign outcomes
Refine strategies using performance data, industry trends, and organizational priorities
Monitor celebrity, influencer, media, entertainment, public discourse, and advocacy trends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant professional experience of 7-10 years in celebrity relations, public relations, talent management, or influencer marketing, ideally within the non-profit sector or purpose-driven agencies, with demonstrated progression into strategic leadership responsibilities
Proven track record of developing and executing high-impact celebrity or influencer strategies that drive measurable outcomes such as media coverage, audience growth, fundraising, or policy influence
Deep understanding of entertainment, media, and influencer ecosystems, including how cultural narratives are shaped and amplified
Established network of high-profile celebrities, influential content creators, publicists, agents, and managers
Demonstrated success negotiating and managing high-profile partnerships, including reputational risk, competing priorities, and sensitive relationships
Strong strategic thinking and judgment; ability to translate organizational goals into clear priorities and actionable plans
Ability to thrive in an autonomous work environment, take initiative, drive project execution, and solve complex challenges independently
Experience working cross-functionally in complex organizations and aligning diverse stakeholders around shared objectives
Experience contributing to planning and resource allocation, including setting goals, defining metrics, and evaluating return on investment
Strong interpersonal, communication, written, and verbal communication skills
High emotional intelligence, discretion, and understanding of relationship boundaries and nuances of working with public figures
Ability to translate complex animal welfare issues into compelling, accessible narratives
Experience with talent databases (IMDBPro or similar), CRM systems, and project management platforms (Asana and Slack or similar)
Ability to operate in a fast-paced evolving environment, balancing long-term strategy with immediate execution needs
Authentic alignment with The Humane League’s mission and understanding of how cultural influence can advance animal protection efforts
Authorization to work in the United States and perform the role from within the United States or a U.S. Territory for the duration of the role
Applications and supporting documents must be submitted in English
Domestic travel requirement of 3 or more trips per year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full medical coverage
Optional dental and vision packages
Paid sick leave
401(k) retirement plan with matching
Pet care and Rx discount plans
Working from home
Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees
Wellness benefits
Paid holidays
Flexible vacation time
Professional development
Supportive environment at The Humane League