Dexerto is seeking a creative Director of Influencer Relations who will take full control of sourcing, screening, and onboarding top talent across the globe. Taking full responsibility for the management of the talent diary, and organization of current and future guests, and show hosts for the Dexerto network. The successful candidate will plan and lead the execution of arranging celebrity and influencer talent for Dexerto interviews, shows, podcasts and events, as well as manage existing talent activities.
Dexerto is an award-winning esports and gaming media group, production house and solutions provider, with media properties including the leading esports and gaming lifestyle publisher, Dexerto.com - a major voice in digital culture for tens of millions of Millennial and Gen Z fans - and we’re seeking to continue to disrupt the media industry with a mix of both experimental and existing initiatives.
The ideal candidate will be required to liaise with management, in-house content teams, and outsourced consultants to drive changes and ensure deadlines are met. An exciting portfolio of clients with a unique offering preferable, as well as an understanding of the media and news industry. This role primarily leads the strategy, planning and execution of the best in class content to drive the growth of the Dexerto network.
This is a position for a dedicated and passionate individual. The successful candidate will exceed requirements, with the ability to manage issues outside of traditional working hours during emergencies and deployments, and will go above and beyond to ensure the company's continued growth and success.
Requirements
- Establish and maintain an excellent relationship with clients and partners
- Gain a solid understanding of our vision, our culture and our mission
- Possess an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the influencer, gaming and entertainment industry
- Work flexible hours
- Proactive with ideas, improvements, criticisms/feedback and solutions
- Excellent time management skills and well organised
- Diary management
- Excellent communication, written and verbal skills
- Develop, coordinate and implement plans designed to increase existing business and capture new opportunities
- Able to build strong internal and external relationships
- Build or utilise existing relationships with celebrity publicists
- Be passionate and knowledgeable about the entertainment and gaming industry, or otherwise able to learn quickly
- Ability to multi-task and use initiative
- A deep understanding of digital & media industries
- Operate as a key liaison between external guests/clients and personnel within the business
- Fully understand and be able to articulate Dexerto brand message
- A strong yet humble negotiator
- Advise clients, and internal teams in the delivery of initiatives ranging from channel and audience growth to production assistance
#li-remote