Senior Manager, Celebrity & Talent Relations

Summary:

The ASPCA is seeking a dynamic and strategic manager for the ASPCA’s Celebrity Engagement program in support of the ASPCA’s mission and strategic goals in public awareness, advocacy, and fundraising.

Reporting to the Director, Media & Communications, the Senior Manager, Celebrity & Talent Relations, is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive strategy to cultivate long-term, ambassador-level relationships with high-profile individuals, celebrities, talent, influencers, and their representatives. This role will lead the full lifecycle of celebrity engagement – from strategic planning and outreach to event coordination and retention – ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and maximizing impact across earned, owned, and paid media channels. The Senior Manager will oversee an external celebrity/media agency to expand reach and develop sophisticated partnerships, while serving as the internal hub for cross-functional collaboration across the Communications Department and with Program and Development teams. 

The ideal candidate will have strong relationship-building skills, a deep understanding of media and public relations, and proven experience in data-informed strategic engagement, project management, and high-touch event execution.

Where and When You’ll Work

This position is based in New York City, NY at the ASPCA’s 8th Avenue office but does not require full-time onsite work. The role allows for flexibility to work from home to an extent approved by the manager and Department Head. The role involves 10%-15% travel.

What You’ll Get

At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
• Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.

For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website.

Compensation

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future.

The target hiring range for this role is $90,000-$95,000.

Benefits

At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental, and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, sick and bereavement time, paid parental leave, 10 company paid holidays, and paid personal time off that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar for dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
• Robust professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field, and so much more.

For more information on our benefits offerings, visit our website.

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