Account Manager, Brand Integration

The Overview:

R&CPMK seeks an Account Manager, within our Content Partnerships and Brand Integration global team. This position will require a firm knowledge of the entertainment landscape including content, product placement, promotions, and media, but will also specifically require sourcing and executing brand integrations in current scripted and unscripted programming across film, television, and digital content (OTT), in service to the agency’s roster of entertainment clients.

The Account Manager will work closely with the client teams and partner agencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong content background with existing content contacts and brand integration execution experience. We're looking for an individual who is a multi-tasker, a natural project manager and possesses experience with fully integrated entertainment marketing programs. A strong problem solver and is able to work autonomously across complex, layered marketing initiatives. This position requires solid communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and some physical work.

This position is based in Los Angeles, CA.

The Fine Print:

• Drive and secure product placement, brand integration, content, and partnership opportunities for clients including cold calling
• Maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, studios, channels, networks, production companies, and individuals across the TV, film, and digital content scripted/unscripted industry
• Present and make recommendations to clients on which content projects they should pursue
• Learn of new placement opportunities and creatively think of new fits
• Negotiate with studio executives and production crew
• Negotiate and execute brand integration deals, entertainment promotions, and partnerships with producers and other above the line contacts
• Support paid TV integrations with ongoing outreach to deliver bonus integrations
• Identify opportunities to enhance programs through marketing assets
• Provide analysis, best practices, recommendations for agency clients’ entertainment activities and content projects
• Maintain production information in proprietary database for films, TV and digital content
• Research entertainment content industry trades and resources for upcoming opportunities
• Provide feature film script outreach, breakdown and analysis, suggestions to team and client account leads
• Gift VIP’s/influencers/content projects with product

The Needs:

• A minimum of 5+ years of entertainment experience, preferably within an agency or production environment conducting product placement initiatives and outreach
• A passion for entertainment, particularly film, television, and digital content
• Existing and established contacts in the film, TV, and digital (OTT) industries
• Proven track record of secured and executed product placement and brand integration
• Deep knowledge of emerging entertainment industry trends
• Proficient in executing shoots through working with productions
• Understanding of the contract process and experience reviewing these types of business documents
• Ability to identify and evaluate new opportunities for the growth of the Clients’ businesses and Agency
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated initiative, ability to effectively problem solve and work effectively under pressure including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously that are deadline sensitive while working as both part of a team as well as independently
• Excellent computer skills, master of the Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to learn and master proprietary database for content outreach
• Self-starter: will take initiative with new projects and coordinate logistical tasks with efficiency
• Ability to maintain and strengthen relationships with key partners (e.g. venues, vendors, suppliers, etc.)
• Ability and flexibility on weekend/holiday work and travel as needed

Why Us:

R&CPMK is the original entertainment and culture agency! Our purpose is to drive cultural relevance & engagement for talent, brands, and content creators. Our vision is to inspire communities through cultural connection. Our Values: Be Human, Be Purposeful, Lead with Passion, Be Open Minded, Be Connected.

Our people’s well-being is one of our highest priorities! A 1pm finish on Fridays, flexible paid time off, and our Body, Mind, Soul program are here to help us all balance our busy lives.

We are a sociable bunch, we make sure we find lots of excuses to come together both virtually and in person through our many company events, hosted by our social committee and employee resource groups.

To support your career development, we have a wealth of internal and external learning opportunities. Tuition reimbursement is also available for those that are interested in continued education.

It is not just about living in the here and now, so we also help you plan for your future with a 401k, a stock purchase plan, generous paid family leave, fertility, and adoption benefits.

With offices in Los Angeles, New York, and London, R&CPMK is part of the Octagon Sports and Entertainment Network.

Salary: $75,000.00- $85,000.00 annually

Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will consider employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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