Talent Acquisition Manager, Early Careers

Talent Acquisition Manager, Early Careers

Orchestra is a new communications company that helps brands and organizations reach audiences in a more effective and precise way. Its growing team of 700+ storytellers and strategists is shaping what's next in communications, with experience that spans consumer, technology, climate and sustainability, education, healthcare, philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and arts and culture, to name a few. Since 2022, it's acquired nine firms, including BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward, and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.

People of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Talent Acquisition Manager, Early Careers to join our Talent Team. In this role, you will lead our early careers hiring strategyincluding internships, fellowships, and entry-level roleshelping to shape the next generation of talent at Orchestra.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth environments and is passionate about designing scalable, equitable programs that attract emerging talent. You will be responsible for full-cycle recruitment and program design, working cross-functionally with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to create high-impact pathways into the organization.

We are especially interested in candidates with experience building early talent pipelines and running programs from the ground up. A background in communications, public relations, or digital media is a plus.

Role location : This role is based in our New York, N.Y. office on a hybrid basis, in-office 3 days per week.

Accountabilities and Qualifications

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for internships, fellowships, and entry-level roles across Orchestra
• Partner with hiring managers to scope roles and implement structured interview processes tailored to early-career candidates
• Build and maintain diverse pipelines of high-potential candidates through targeted outreach and partnerships
• Manage up and strategically advise hiring managers, including owning regular check-ins to track progress and drive accountability
• Maintain accurate records in our applicant tracking system (ATS) and ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout
• Identify opportunities to improve early talent processes and help build sustainable, scalable systems as our programs grow
• Create resources and toolkits to support hiring managers with early-career recruitment best practices
• Identify and maintain relationships with recruitment partners (e.g., universities, career training programs, etc.)

Essentials skills

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills) : $90,000 - $120,000

Benefits