Assistant Manager, Product Placement/Entertainment

Our Entertainment team is looking for an Assistant Manager to join our Product Placement practice in our LA office (hybrid). Ideally, this candidate is passionate about entertainment and storytelling; has excellent communication skills at all levels (clients, on-set contacts including prop masters, set decorators, transportation captains, studio and network clearances, etc.). This person must also be a team player who understands how to connect brands with the right scenes, stories and culture moments. This person should be creative, pragmatic (problem solving is critical), and patient with a strong attention to detail and ability to build ongoing relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Client/Brand Focused
• Understanding each of the brands, their goals, guidelines, desired scenarios and ability to convey to contacts
• Join client status meetings
• Develop target lists and identify scenarios
• Weekly status reports and meetings  
• Developing and pitching ideas to clients
• Day-to-Day
• In person set visits and ongoing communication with all contacts
• Script breakdowns (reading scripts and providing overview of opportunities both existing or creating)
• Reading the trades and bring insights, identifying trends
• Tracking all activity and information into company Database
• Inputting information into Monday.com
• Compile quarterly and year end reports
• Work with warehouse manager
• Negotiations (for Paid Deals)
• Outline specific deliverables that must be met
• Identify fees (tiered)
• Work directly with clearances, independents, studio product placement teams, etc
• Reporting
• Scanning and reporting results in TMA report format to share with clients
• New Business
• Support team in developing ideas, pulling together elements for deck presentation

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or related field
• 2-3 years of client service experience 
• Exhibit strong verbal and written business communication as well as presentation skills 
• Solid understanding and management of client/agency relationship 
• Passion and familiarity with top talent across various platforms and verticals
• Strong multi-tasking capabilities with ability to juggle multiple projects and requests
• Entertainment background
• Ability to think strategically, stay level-headed and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment 

TMA Perks & Benefits:

• Continuous training, educational programs, speaker series and workshops  
• Culture events throughout the year 
• Communities to connect with:  
  • TMACares (Volunteering)  
  • DiscoverTMA (Furthering diversity and inclusion)  
  • TMA Women’s Initiative (Fostering the growth and achievements of women)  
  • Wellness Group (Helping to improve the mental, physical and emotional wellbeing of employees)  
• Competitive vacation plan, sick days and personal days to prioritize your mental health
• Summer Flex Days
• Robust holiday schedule  
• Parental leave  
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision plans 
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The range below represents the typical base salary someone in this role may earn as an employee of TMA in the United States. Salaries will vary based on multiple factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, certifications, associated responsibilities, location, and other business/organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees. Salary decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each hire.

$50,000 - $55,000