What You’ll Do

We are looking for an experienced senior creative to support on the ideation, production, and delivery of creative assets for all activities, products, and partnerships associated with the David Beckham brand.

The main responsibility is to drive creative ideation and content execution to support the David Beckham brand and associated brand partnerships. The senior creative role will work closely with Authentic’s Associate Creative Director and Studio 99, to develop ideas and manage the delivery of content across multiple social media and brand partner channels.

The role requires a keen eye for detail and aesthetic appreciation. The range of brand partnerships this role will work on varies from fashion, sport, automotive, philanthropic – and with every partner a unique sensibility and style is required. Across the variety of brand partnerships, the upmost care and attention is needed as every asset is viewed on a global stage.

From social first to ATL campaigns, the level of care and creative attention never changes - maintaining best in class creative aesthetic is expected across all output.

The responsibilities with this role, ensure effective management of the creative process, and foster strong collaboration, both internally and externally. This applies to all work that we do with commercial partners, production teams or editorial – digital, social, print, moving, still, product, etc.

It is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work in a dynamic, creative, entrepreneurial environment and exposed to a wide range of exciting and diverse opportunities to develop.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Maintain a best-in-class creative standard; the Senior Creative will facilitate processes for ideation and content creation with the team and externally with partners, to control the quality of everything, to ensure continuity and elevation of all work in line with the David Beckham brand.
• Working closely with the Associate Creative Director, consultant Creative Director and supporting studios to deliver great creative in terms of look and feel, art direction, retouching, and overall monitoring the output of all content.
• Work closely with the Integrated Marketing team to shape and ideate concepts for social media and commercial/ brand campaigns, helping to translate ideas into effective 360 campaigns.
• Involvement and creative influence with new business development projects.
• Manage design output e.g. client presentations and effective filing of all creative assets.
• Develop a network of high-level creatives including editors, script writers, DOPs etc. who can collaborate with us, to bring fresh thinking and constant elevation of what we do and how we do it.
• Bring knowledge of current and future trends in relevant categories such as photography, fashion and lifestyle. Keeping abreast of global market perspectives and social media techniques and executions.
  
  

Must Haves

• 6 – 8 years of experience in a Senior Creative or similar role.
• Experience of art directing within an advertising/creative agency with some high-level editorial experience within fashion, sport and lifestyle.
• Must be an ideas person - have lots of them, and be able to shape them into creative content, based on our brand and brand partners’ needs.
• Ability to identify objectives and shape strong and exciting creative ideas - based on brand and partner parameters, team member input, existing brand DNA/content and external trends and context.
• Can lead from brief to execution – with a strong knowledge and understanding of references, research and current and past trends.
• Possess elevated references and sense for unique tones of voice and a passion for great output and new ways of thinking.
• Feel passionately about the creative process and know how to get the best out of multi-disciplinary teams and high profile talent.
• Brings good experience working across a range of genres, social media projects, scripts, film and photography.
• Good level of image retouch.
• Good level of video editing.
• Experience in fast turnaround content environment (e.g. social media content/creative)
• Able to get things done quickly in a dynamic/entrepreneurial environment.
• Technical proficiency in design applications / BA or equivalent in Graphic Design / Adobe Creative Suite / Keynote.
• Time management skills / Attention to detail / well organised.

What you’ll do

The Summer (May–July) Marketing & Communications internship offers an opportunity for students with a strong interest in sport, lifestyle, and entertainment communications to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced, global environment.

Working alongside industry professionals during a key period for the business, including the FIFA World Cup, the internship provides exposure across communications, social media, PR, and content operations. It is designed to build practical skills in analytics, creative development, and digital content management.

What you’ll be working on

• Social media analytics, monitoring, and reporting
• Content management and asset support
• Creative research and mood board development to support campaign planning
• Research to inform content and communications strategy
• Press office coordination and administrative support
• Support with logistics, including coordinating deliveries, press gifting, and seeding activities

Must Haves

• Undergraduate/graduate student
• Able to work up to 20 hours per week
• Able to work onsite in our London office (Marble Arch)
• Major in journalism, communications, public relations, creative, graphic/digital, social media marketing or digital media.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• MS Outlook, Word, PPT, Excel proficiency.
• Analytical thinker who is self-motivated and able to multi-task.
• Collaborative proactive and able to thrive in a high-paced environment.
• High standards for attention to detail ensuring the highest quality of work.
• Creative individuals who have their finger on the pulse in culture. 
• Good knowledge of the sports industry, particularly football, is advantageous.

What You’ll Do

The Coordinator, Business Management will provide comprehensive white-glove administrative support to the Senior Leadership of Authentic. To be successful in the role, you should have exceptional intellectual capability and resourcefulness, with excellent communication skills. You should also be professional, responsive and above all service driven. The Coordinator, Business Management should have an organizational flair, a strong eye for detail, and act as a central liaison between Senior Leadership and Authentic teams.

What you’ll be working on

• Proactively manage and coordinate Senior Leaders calendar schedules
• Coordinate all travel, domestically and internationally for Senior Leaders, including assisting with obtaining passports, visas with a knowledge of travel restrictions. Be available during off hours during international travel to assist with any adjustments that may arise
• Manage and schedule all meetings, internal and external, including Zoom, Teams, in person and off site
• Manage and, where required, prepare communication follow-up to assure next step discussions, emails are scheduled in a timely manner to support        
• Assist with preparing presentations for meetings and events
• Pull reports using SalesForce and liaise weekly with Brand and Finance departments to ensure data accuracy
• Collaborate with Brand and License partners on retail selling data
• Attend select meetings with key partners, such as weekly team meetings
• Manage weekly reporting (Executive Summary, Marketing Reporting, and Pipeline Summary)
• Acquire necessary signatures and process invoices for Senior Leaders
• Maintain expense reporting
• Liaise and coordinate for VIP guests, clients and customers to ensure their experience is stellar
• Support lead research (e.g., preliminary research on prospects using tools provided)
• Assist with preparing prospecting materials (e.g., pulling brand decks, updating templated emails)
• Maintain a simple tracker or CRM hygiene for lead lists
• Coordinate logistics of business development meetings (e.g., prep materials, schedule follow‑ups)
• Ad Hoc duties as assigned

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• 3+ years experience supporting Leadership in the Lifestyle, Entertainment, or Media Industry
• Ability to exercise independent judgement while handling multiple tasks
• Must have the ability to partner with various functions and exercise a high level of care for the customer, internal team members, and people experiences
• Should have a continuous improvement mindset and strive improvements to processes, programs, and meetings
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote and Teams), Google Mail, Zoom, and SalesForce
• High degree of initiative, follow-through and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality surrounding company materials and information
• Responsive and adaptable support for executives, including occasional availability outside standard business hours
• Previous executive level experience

Primary Location Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

What You’ll Do

The Business Development - Entertainment EMEA Summer (June - September) Intern will be trained in the nuts and bolts of the brand licensing business. You'll be mentored by experienced internal leaders who will advise and help you succeed and develop exceptional business acumen. You will be trained and assist in generating new business by identifying and qualifying leads to join Authentic's global network of licensing partners in the wholesale, retail, and online marketplace sectors. From identifying target licensing partners and executing top-notch qualification tactics, you will gain 360-degree knowledge of expanding Authentic's partnership universe. 

What you’ll be working on

• Research on focus areas and companies for key growth for the Business Development team
• Outline new potential opportunities for Authentic Entertainment Properties 
• Support the team with meetings, presentation materials, notes on calls, etc.
• Learn various ways to structure deals when it comes to entertainment properties (Licensing Deals, Endorsements, Appearances, etc.)
• Learn how to craft professional emails and responses
• Learn how to work with senior executives in a high-net worth company
• Build a personal and professional network 

Must Haves

• Able to work up to 20 hours per week
• Able to work onsite in our London office
• Willingness to get your hands dirty and make things happen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortability in a high-paced, collaborative environment
• Detail oriented
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel and G Suite
• Process-driven and constantly looking for ways to streamline and simplify complex tasks

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a Director, Business Development & Brand Management, Entertainment – Japan, to join our APAC Entertainment team. Reporting to the VP of Entertainment and the Head of Japan, you’ll develop and execute strategies to expand the business footprint of the Authentic Entertainment portfolio and ultimately deliver top-line revenue for the organization. You’ll be responsible for pitching, selling, negotiating, and driving new licensing and NIL deals to closure. If you’re a strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit and a drive to win, we’d like to meet you.

What you’ll be working on

Generate Qualified Leads:

• Research the market to identify and establish contact with prospective new business partners in Japan that map to Entertainment brand portfolio and meet Authentic's partner qualifications.
• Secure new deals across entertainment properties, with a focus on brand licensing, endorsement, sponsorship and content business to maximize revenue for the organization.

 Build and Manage Sales Pipeline: 

• Continually drive prospects into leads through high-volume outbound sales activity.
• Utilize detailed discovery to learn about the prospect’s interests and capabilities. 
• Partner with Business Development leadership and Brand Marketing to develop pitch decks that clearly align the brand value proposition with the prospect’s interests and capabilities.  

Drive the Licensing Deal to Close:

• Work in partnership with Brand Management and Business Development Leadership teams to develop business plans and formulate deal proposals.  
• Lead and manage efficient and productive negotiations of deal terms, taking full ownership of the deal process. 
• Assemble detailed term sheets with concise business terms. Work closely with legal counsel to draft partnership agreements. 

 Sales Management:

• Track sales activity in CRM consistently and accurately. 
• Manage productive and goal-oriented deal processes. 
• Prepare accurate sales forecasts per ABG’s sales reporting process. 
• Prepare reports and presentations of sales performance as needed. 
• Responsible for quota attainment in assigned business pillar

Drive Brand Performance

• Engage, inspire and galvanize the organization around the brand vision, position and strategies so licensees are clear in bringing them to life in their areas of functional expertise
• Own, in collaboration with key internal partners, the vision, position, and architecture of your brands. Leverage all brand components to drive awareness, growth and financial performance
• Manage and coordinate brand activity across the various functions including brand manager, marketing, and other functions as needed
• Maintain brand integrity across product lines, advertising, and all other internal and external communication as it pertains to assigned brand/pillar
• Attend & assist with Brand Summits to communicate brand message to external partners

Manage licensee partner relations & Facilitate Effective Licensing Operations

• Consolidate and organize key business development tools and materials for licensees
• Partner closely with each licensing partner to understand respective business models and product development cycles to drive retail profitability
• Participate in brand strategy discussions and in setting a bulls-eye consumer target. Analyze consumer trends and information and help identify product categories to enter as future sources of growth
• Assist in overseeing the direction, implementation, execution and continuous improvement of the licensing processes

Must Haves:

• Has 8+ years’ experience in new business development in Entertainment, Media, Sports, Celebrity in Japan
• Has experience in full-cycle sales from lead generation through close as project manager role
• Is an accomplished communicator; you’re great on the phone, via email, and in-person
• Possess an eager demeanor with a fearless and professional drive to win; substantial cold calling and other forms of outreach are required
• Has a curious, research-oriented mindset
• Is a confident and successful negotiator, creatively developing new business ideas
• Has exceptional organization, attention management, and time management skills
• Has a bachelor’s degree; a legal background is helpful
• Must be willing and able to travel occasionally as the role requires

What You’ll Do

As Brand Manager, Entertainment you’ll be responsible for helping manage and lead the direction of Authentic’s Entertainment brands, ensuring their continual growth and viability in the global market. You’ll lead and oversee relationships with global licensees ensuring that they are equipped and prepared to deliver on the brand vision, all of which drives achievement of financial targets.

What you’ll be working on:

Drive brand performance

• Engage, inspire and galvanize the organization around the brand vision, position and strategies so licensees are clear in bringing them to life in their areas of functional expertise.
• Own, in collaboration with key internal partners, the vision, position, and architecture of your brands. Leverage all brand components to drive awareness, growth and financial performance. 
• Manage and coordinate brand activity across the various functions including business development, marketing, finance, legal and other functions as needed.
• Maintain brand integrity across product lines, advertising, and all other internal and external communication as it pertains to assigned brand/pillar.
• Work with the Creative team on asset development, partner presentation and pitches as well as branded support materials on a global basis.
• Oversee financial reporting for all partners, including AR and royalty tracking.
• Lead seasonal and annual forecasting to support budget achievement.

Manage licensee partner relations

• Consolidate and organize key business development tools for licensees (i.e. product catalogs, marketing plans, sales forecasting).
• Partner closely with each licensing partner to understand respective business models and product development cycles to drive retail profitability.
• As needed, act as key liaison to facilitate relationships between licensee(s), retailers and other Authentic opportunities on a global basis.

Drive brand development

• Work in tandem with EVP, Directors, and other brand stakeholders to map out product and category strategies that sustain and grow the brand globally.
• Build and maintain organized processes for internal communication, alignment and timely delivery of deliverables to partners and talent.
• Maintain excellent communication and relationships with talent stakeholders and respective teams to ensure best in class support for all branded initiatives.
• Identify retail and product trends, prospective new categories, distribution and partners to build the brand awareness globally.
• Assist in negotiating new licensing agreements; participate in key sales and marketing presentations as necessary.
• Identify NIL and endorsement opportunities that will build the brand awareness and enhance the overall brand perception on a global basis.
• Support business development globally by concepting new brand pitches, storytelling and expansion opportunities.
• Develop and refine consumer target segments mapping in trends and other data to develop category growth and expansion plans.

Facilitate effective licensing operations

• Participate in brand strategy discussions and in setting a bulls-eye consumer target. Analyze consumer trends and information and help identify product categories to enter as future sources of growth.
• Assist in overseeing the direction, implementation, execution and continuous improvement of the licensing processes including but not limited to product approval and sku management, and photographer archive administration.
• Manage legal operational support including amendments, contract renewals, customs clearances, trademark management and all relevant support documentation.

Must Haves:

• 3+ of experience in merchandising, business development, brand marketing or licensing program management.
• Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) — required for daily communication with Spanish-speaking brand stakeholders.
• Music industry experience in talent management and/or brand building for talent. 
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or commensurate work experience. 
• Proven experience in brand management, with a strong background in merchandising, fashion licensing, and global brand strategy.
• Possesses a strong understanding of how product licensing deals are identified and negotiated.  
• Is experienced managing licensing deals in a variety of product categories.
• Is a great researcher who stays up-to-date on the latest trends in celebrity branding and product opportunities. 
• Has a hands-on background with forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing royalty revenue data.
• Is an excellent communicator; verbal, written, and in the room.
• Exhibits excellent attention to detail, is organized, and has a bias for action.
• Must have strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of MS Office. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Works well independently.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$85,000 - $95,000