Manager, Talent Development/Social Media Influencer - live.me

Job Title: Manager, Talent Development/Social Media Influencer, Live.me

Location: Santa Monica, CA

Reports Into: Head of Marketing

About Live.me

Live.me is the world’s fastest growing live video community focused on building relationships between broadcasters and fans through unique features and creative interactive tools. Launched in April 2016, Live.me already has over 3MM installs, with hundreds of thousands of users tuning in daily to watch broadcasters and engage with the community.

About Cheetah Mobile

Cheetah Mobile is a leading mobile application developer with over 700 million active mobile users across it’s suite of consumer products. Headquartered in Beijing, the company has offices all around the globe.

Job Description:

Do you spend more time on your phone than in front of your TV? Are you constantly looking for new apps to simplify your life or entertain you? Have you heard the term “YouTube celebrity” before? Have you watched more than 1 hour of video content online or on your mobile phone this week? If you answered yes to all of these questions, this job might be for you. Cheetah Mobile is currently developing a regional office in Los Angeles to focus on developing audiences and building brands for our suite of content and lifestyle applications. The Talent Development - Social Media Influencer Manager will be responsible for identifying and signing social media influencers to Cheetah Mobile’s Live.me platform. As a member of the talent development team you will be expected to develop an in depth knowledge of the social media influencer landscape, gain insight and understanding into influencer partnership deal structures, and learn how to initiate and create effective partnerships.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience working with talent, an impeccable work ethic, and a sense of pride and ownership in all aspects of their work.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Become the in-house expert for talent – across Live.me and other major social media platforms
• Identify relevant influencers that will be effective partners on the platform, develop relationships, and sign new talent
• Negotiate with influencers and agencies
• Onboard talent onto the platform
• Expert understanding of social media monetization trends and practices
• Attend industry events and talent meetings outside of normal work hours
• Provide weekly reports and analysis around talent activity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of experience in the entertainment industry, artist/talent relations or media industry
• Strong communication skills - phone, email, text message, and in person
• Creative problem solver
• Hyper-organized and self-motivated
• Solid interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of personality types
• Support the growth and development of our regional division
• Be a positive contributor to the team and to the organization

• Self-motivated
• Genuine interest in international cultures
• Experience working in a start-up or other fast paced environment
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred