Cella

Sports and Entertainment Talent Coordinator (Hybrid)

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  • Date Posted:

    7/4/2025

  • Remote Work Level:

    Hybrid Remote

  • Location:

    Hybrid Remote in Chicago, IL

  • Job Type:

    Temporary

  • Career Level:

    Experienced

  • Travel Required:

    No specification

  • Education Level:

    We're sorry, the employer did not include education information for this job.

  • Salary:

    $35 - $45 Hourly

  • Categories:

    Public Relations,  Event Planning,  Research,  Marketing,  Social Media

  • Benefits:

    Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Retirement Savings, Disability

About the Role

Title: Sports and Entertainment Talent Coordinator (Hybrid)
Type;Hybrid
Job Type: 9-month W2 hourly contract
Compensation Range: $35 - 45/hr
Location: Chicago, IL 

Job Description:

Our leading financial services client is seeking a Sports & Entertainment Talent Coordinator to join their growing team!

This role, within the Sports & Entertainment team, involves managing the comprehensive vetting process for all talent requests from business units, encompassing athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and influencers. You will be responsible for vetting the background, media, and social media of potential Talent partners. You will then share the results of the vetting process, document all results, and chart the subsequent Talent usage by all business units.

Successful applicants will possess a professional background in Public Relations, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, or Partnership Marketing. Exceptional attention to detail and research acumen, organizational prowess and prioritization, brand acumen and risk awareness are all necessary skills and attributes required for this role.
 
Responsibilities:

  • Independently responsible for the thorough vetting and OFAC sanction checking of all Talent used by the firm (~20 names per week) using Klear/Meltwater.
  • Identify and report potential risks and fit of partnerships with the company brand.
  • Run weekly meetings presenting the results of all findings from the vetting process to leadership.
  • Create weekly agendas for team meetings, provide meeting results, and monitor follow up process diligently with key stakeholders.
  • Work with key internal business groups such as Brand, Controls, Compliance, Legal, and Social teams.
  • Management of Sharepoint inclusive intake forms/processes in compliance with Controls guidelines.

Qualifications:

  • 3-6 years in Public Relations, Sports Marketing, or Partnership Marketing.
  • Proficiency in Klear/Meltwater (keyword analysis).
  • Familiarity with OFAC sanctions.
  • Social Media acumen (Instagram, Facebook, X, Tik Tok).
  • Proficiency in Excel, Sharepoint are a plus.
  • Organizational skills to manage hundreds of files, and track to deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present weekly to audiences of all levels.
  • Detail oriented note taking to provide comprehensive results of meetings.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize projects accordingly.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

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