Specialist, Partnerships - Talent Ops

Position Overview 

The Specialist, Talent Operations is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end execution of talent partnerships across SharkNinja. This role serves as the connective tissue between Partnerships, Social, PR, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Creative, and Operations, ensuring that talent collaborations run smoothly, efficiently, and consistently across markets. 

From managing talent deliverable calendars and contracts to coordinating samples, mailers, and all logistical details, this role is the operational backbone of talent partnerships. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure, with a strong understanding of influencer and talent ecosystems and a passion for making complex programs feel seamless. 

Responsibilities 

• Coordinate day-to-day talent operations across all global talent, brand ambassadors and brand partnerships, ensuring flawless execution from onboarding through post campaign wrap 

• Manage talent calendars and timelines, coordinating key moments such as content drops, events, launches, and usage windows 

• Support the administration of talent contracts and agreements, partnering closely with Marketing/IMC and Partnerships teams to track approvals, terms, deliverables, and renewals 

• Support execution of sports and entertainment property partnerships, ensuring alignment across internal and external partners 

• Coordinate sampling and gifting (mailer) programs tied to talent partnerships, including product selection, packaging, fulfillment, and timing 

• Serve as the operational point of contact for internal teams and external partners on all talent-related logistics 

• Track and manage operational details, including deliverables, usage rights, exclusivity periods, and payment milestones 

• Partner cross-functionally with Social, PR, Marketing/IMC, Creative, and Media teams to ensure talent activations align with broader marketing plans 

• Maintain systems, trackers, and documentation to ensure visibility, consistency, and scalability across talent programs 
• Support performance tracking and reporting, working with Analytics and Partnerships teams to capture learnings and optimize future efforts 

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge 

• Deep organizational and project management skills with extreme attention to detail 

• Understanding of talent, influencer, and brand partnerships 

• Knowledge of global sports and entertainment landscape  

• Experience managing contracts, calendars, and multi-stakeholder workflows 

• Knowledge of managing and executing full 360 partnerships and programs 

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams and time zones 

• Comfort navigating fast-moving, high-volume programs with competing priorities 

• Process-oriented mindset with a desire to build clarity, structure, and efficiency 

Qualifications 

• 2 years of experience in talent operations, influencer marketing, partnerships, PR, or related fields 

• Proven experience managing the operational aspects of talent or creator partnerships 

• Familiarity with contracts, usage rights, deliverables, and talent workflows 

• Experience coordinating with Legal, Creative, and Operations teams 

• Experience supporting global or multi-market initiatives preferred