Sr Director - Entertainment and Influencer Marketing
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC8 months ago
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference. As the Sr Director - Entertainment and Influencer Marketing, you will lead the development and execution of our strategic plan to engage a world-class ensemble of pro-bono celebrity ambassadors, entertainment professionals, and influencers in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. You will nurture relationships across entertainment, gaming, sports, fashion, and more – ensuring that each ambassador aligns with the St. Jude brand and drives meaningful awareness of our mission: Finding cures. Saving children.
Key Responsibilities
- Cultivate and secure a world-class ensemble of pro-bono celebrity and entertainment industry ambassadors and influencers.
- Develop and execute an entertainment and influencer marketing strategic plan to drive awareness and support for the St. Jude mission.
- Lead a team in identifying, cultivating, managing, and expanding key relationships across entertainment, gaming, sports, and fashion industries.
- Collaborate closely with multiple departments and external agencies to ensure each ambassador maximizes mutual value for the organization and the St. Jude brand.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Strategic Communications, Public Relations, or a related field with 8-10 years of entertainment/influencer marketing experience and progressive management responsibility.
- Strong knowledge of fundraising, the entertainment industry, and public relations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills with an ability to interpret complex instructions.
- Proficiency in data processing applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) and thorough understanding of general management methods.
- At least 5+ years of management experience; Master’s degree preferred.
Benefits & Perks
- Core Medical Coverage: Low-cost, low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans.
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution.
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program.
- Adoption Assistance.
- Education Assistance.
- Enterprise Learning and Development.
- And more.
Required Skills
Team Leadership
Influencer Marketing
Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Public Relations
Budget Management
Strategic Communications
Entertainment Marketing