VP, Entertainment Marketing at Endeavor

Los Angeles, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Entertainment Marketing, Client Management, Team Leadership, Business Development, Strategic Oversight, Creative Strategy, Content Development, Cultural Storytelling, Negotiation, Relationship Management, Problem-Solving, Communication, Market Trends, Audience Preferences, Emerging Technologies, Operational Leadership

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

The Role and What You'll Do: WME Group is seeking a seasoned Vice President to help lead a high-performing entertainment marketing and advisory team responsible for the day-to-day servicing of our brands in entertainment practice. This individual will play a pivotal role within the group, overseeing strategic client work, cross-functional collaboration, content team management, and the growth of the practice. This role requires expertise across the entertainment landscape – including entertainment, content and talent partnerships. They should be a seasoned executive who has successfully worked with brands in original content, inclusive of development, content strategies (product integrations, co-promotional partnerships, etc., account team leadership— client management and a fundamental understanding of the intersection of brands in the entertainment landscape. This individual has deep knowledge, business acumen, and the ability to navigate market trends, audience preferences, and emerging technologies to position clients and their go-to-market strategies for long-term success. The ideal candidate is a creative strategist, seasoned entertainment executive, operational leader, and team builder who thrives in a fast-paced, client-first environment and brings deep relationships across the industry. A minimum of 10-12 years of experience is required. Team Leadership & Development Help lead and mentor a dedicated team, ensuring strategic excellence, high performance, and collaboration across all workstreams Support and provide thought leadership Foster a culture of innovation, inclusion, accountability, and professional development Collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape team structure, resourcing, and process improvements Strategic Oversight Lead the development and execution of entertainment marketing strategies for brand and talent clients, grounded in cultural relevance and business impact Direct and execute quick-turn solutions and demonstrate an ability to solve complex challenges to support the department’s evolving needs internally and externally Guide the creation of compelling and strategic POVs that position WME Group as a leading voice in the market Represent the entertainment marketing practice internally and externally with credibility and vision, including but not limited to reports, presentations, trackers, and recommendations to senior leadership Navigate and enhance the team’s integration into the broader organization (within 160/90 and WME Group) to share insights and gather upstream intelligence Client Servicing & Business Development Execute client goals and initiatives involving talent partnerships, content development, and cultural storytelling Serve as a senior client partner, serving existing and building new trusted relationships to deliver exceptional service across accounts Drive organic growth through strategic counsel, insights, and proactive opportunity spotting Lead and support new business pitches, bringing strategic rigor, creative thinking, and a client-first mindset to every proposal Leverage a strong network of industry relationships with brands, talent, and key stakeholders (e.g., producers, writers, directors, studios, streamers, media executives, etc.) to drive client objectives, unearth unique POVs on culture, and build meaningful connection You Have These: A bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., marketing, public relations, finance, or psychology) is required 10 - 12+ years of entertainment marketing experience. Prior experience with brands, talent agency, network, or studio is required. 4+ years of senior leadership experience over a wide portfolio of diverse clients across a global network managing teams and leading integrated client portfolio Strong business development track record, including winning and growing accounts Confident communicator with C-suite stakeholders; able to present strategy and insights with clarity and impact Proven experience in leading a team and in developing, supporting, and nurturing junior staff. Ability to thrive in a large, complex (and atypical) organization, managing diverse stakeholders and building stronger relationships and deeper connections within the WME Group network Deep network of relationships across the entertainment ecosystem (e.g., talent reps, studios, content creators, producers, media executives) A proven track record for winning business, building business outward, and elevating the profile and profitability of the strategy department within an agency and/or client account Strong creative and strategic business development capabilities Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, relationship management, and written communication skills Highly organized, solutions-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times How We Work: WME Group is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 3 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support. Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings. Hiring Rate Minimum: $0 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum: $0 annually WME Group is a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. WME Group comprises preeminent talent agency WME, global marketing agency 160over90, brand licensing agency IMG Licensing, and nonscripted content business Pantheon Media Group.

Responsibilities

The VP will oversee strategic client work and lead a high-performing entertainment marketing team. They will also guide the development and execution of marketing strategies for brand and talent clients.