KARLA OTTO
Director, VIP & Celebrity Relations
KARLA OTTO, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Karla Otto is a renowned public relations and communications agency with offices across 14 locations in the UK, EMEA, US, and Asia. Established in 1982 by Karla Otto herself, the agency has since grown to become a global leader in luxury brand PR and events.With offices in major fashion capitals such as Milan, London, New York, and Los Angeles, Karla Otto represents some of the most prestigious fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands in the industry.To help support our future growth as an agency, we are looking for a Director, VIP & Celebrity Relations to lead our team based in Los Angeles. Please note this role will be fully remote and required to work EST hour to align with our New York office.Key Responsibilities
Further the development of VIP/Celebrity and Influencer services for Karla Otto, building relationships with talent and agency representation across fashion, music, film, TV, and sports.Generate top-tier opportunities for clients to engage with talent targets via both earned and paid engagements.Be an expert in the talent space, sharing thoughtful insight with clients.Lead communication with high-profile clients daily and own client relationships that lead to long-lasting partnerships.Utilize personal contacts with stylists, talent, and agents to optimize potential for organic/earned placements and event invites.Actively work to create new relationships with VIP/Celebrity and Influencer talent and their agents.Develop thoughtful 360 VIP/Celebrity and influencer strategies for seeding, gifting, dressing, and loans for existing clients and new business pitches.Proactively share key VIP/Celebrity and influencer calendar moments with clients.Develop creative ideas and solutions to execute a brand’s vision.Build contracts for new clients - define scope of work, including organic and paid partnerships.Confidently lead, encourage, and mentor direct reports and junior staff members.Negotiate, contract, and execute long-term celebrity deals and influencer campaigns.Act as on-site leader and client point-of-contact at brand events and fashion shows.Attend industry events and remain well ahead of emerging trends and talent.Demonstrate value of talent relationships and report on effectiveness of projects and campaigns upon completion.Key Attributes
8-10 years’ experience in VIP or entertainment relations preferred.Strong communications skills, excellent writer and editor, confident presenter.Highly organizational with strong ability to multi-task and prioritize.Confidence to make suggestions and bring ideas to the wider team.Enthusiasm and motivation to attend industry events.Strong top-tier relationships with press and industry peers.Well-developed stakeholder management skills.Considerate of wider business environment and activities.Strong communication skills (both written and oral), research, and organization skills.What We Offer...
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.401K Employer Match program.Commuter Benefits.Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days.Company-wide closure last week of the year.10 Federal Holidays Observed.Karla Otto embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!
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Further the development of VIP/Celebrity and Influencer services for Karla Otto, building relationships with talent and agency representation across fashion, music, film, TV, and sports.Generate top-tier opportunities for clients to engage with talent targets via both earned and paid engagements.Be an expert in the talent space, sharing thoughtful insight with clients.Lead communication with high-profile clients daily and own client relationships that lead to long-lasting partnerships.Utilize personal contacts with stylists, talent, and agents to optimize potential for organic/earned placements and event invites.Actively work to create new relationships with VIP/Celebrity and Influencer talent and their agents.Develop thoughtful 360 VIP/Celebrity and influencer strategies for seeding, gifting, dressing, and loans for existing clients and new business pitches.Proactively share key VIP/Celebrity and influencer calendar moments with clients.Develop creative ideas and solutions to execute a brand’s vision.Build contracts for new clients - define scope of work, including organic and paid partnerships.Confidently lead, encourage, and mentor direct reports and junior staff members.Negotiate, contract, and execute long-term celebrity deals and influencer campaigns.Act as on-site leader and client point-of-contact at brand events and fashion shows.Attend industry events and remain well ahead of emerging trends and talent.Demonstrate value of talent relationships and report on effectiveness of projects and campaigns upon completion.Key Attributes
8-10 years’ experience in VIP or entertainment relations preferred.Strong communications skills, excellent writer and editor, confident presenter.Highly organizational with strong ability to multi-task and prioritize.Confidence to make suggestions and bring ideas to the wider team.Enthusiasm and motivation to attend industry events.Strong top-tier relationships with press and industry peers.Well-developed stakeholder management skills.Considerate of wider business environment and activities.Strong communication skills (both written and oral), research, and organization skills.What We Offer...
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.401K Employer Match program.Commuter Benefits.Paid Time Off including Vacation Days, Personal Days, Sick Days, and additional Comp Days.Company-wide closure last week of the year.10 Federal Holidays Observed.Karla Otto embraces and celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team!
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