Global Head of Innovation Endorsements

Summary

We are seeking a Global Head of Innovation Endorsements to join the Music & Content Business Development (MCBD) team at Meta.Reporting reporting to the Vice President of MCBD. This leader will develop and oversee the deal-making and business strategy for our endorsement deals with celebrities and influencers. The role will drive outcomes and collaborate with stakeholders across product, partnerships, marketing, legal, finance, engineering, and other areas, uniting the relevant teams under an endorsement approach by product or initiative. They will accelerate complex, high-intensity projects by bringing together the right talent and frameworks to advance key priorities. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience and contacts in endorsement and sponsorship deals with top-tier talent and high-end brands, proven track record in negotiations and deal-making, and visionary leadership in value creation. Experience leading business strategy and a highly-attuned product sense are required. This role offers an impactful remit across Meta's family of apps and services, requiring a candidate who can transcend traditional reporting lines and collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, providing strategic counsel at the executive level and driving results throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

Negotiate long-term and / or surgical endorsement partnerships with top talent and / or creators / influencers on behalf of one or more of Instagram, Facebook, Reality Labs, Meta Superintelligence Labs, WhatsApp, and Messenger.

Develop a framework for integrating talent and endorsement priorities from product, marketing, and partnerships teams across Meta's apps and platforms, generating alignment on investments and trade-offs.

Organize Meta's cross-functional forums for navigating key decisions related to talent and endorsement investments.

Analyze markets, targets, trends and synthesize recommendations into actionable plans and strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

15+ years experience in talent endorsement deal negotiations.

Subject matter expertise in endorsement, sponsorship, commercial-tie-in deals with content, social media, events, product integrations, and traditional marketing campaign components.

Knowledge of social media, digital business models, and consumer technology.

Experience managing multiple tasks under timelines, and executing across quickly evolving products.

Demonstrated fluency in complex business and legal issues and partner relations.

Skill in communication and consensus-building.

Experience building and presenting pitch and briefing materials.

BS or BA degree.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working for big brands, major agencies, and / or big tech.

Entrepreneurial, persistent, and resourceful, with the ability to learn quickly about new technologies.

Experience successfully navigating a fast-paced, highly ambiguous environment.

MBA or JD.

Public Compensation

$296,000 / year to $356,000 / year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry

Internet

Equal Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program where required. Please note that Meta may use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

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