Who We Are:

Authentic is a global brand development, marketing and entertainment platform.  Authentic elevates and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers. We are a Lifestyle and Entertainment platform comprising value-driving business models and global brands.  Authentic creates sustainable revenue streams through brand development, strategic partnerships and digital innovation.

Why Authentic:

You’ll be able to access the resources and scale, while leveraging innovative technology and nimble environment. What we’re saying is, this isn’t your average day job. If you’re hungry to drive ideas into action and own your career, let’s chat. Our team is rapidly innovating to evolve and define the future of our brands. With the help of some of the brightest minds in retail, marketing, licensing, legal and more, we are building the intersection of digital and experiential marketing to help achieve that mission. We reimagine, evolve and transform brands! At Authentic, we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought and expertise drive competitive advantage. Our global teams are built by go-getters who contribute unique perspectives and push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Headquartered in New York City, Authentic has offices in major metropolitan cities including Los Angeles and Miami, as well as Toronto, Mexico City, London, and Shanghai.

Overview:

The Vice President (VP) of Tax is a senior leadership position responsible for supporting the EVP of Tax in the oversight and execution of the company’s global tax compliance, financial tax reporting (provision), and transactional tax support for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). This role requires deep technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and proven experience managing complex tax cycles and co-sourcing relationships.

Responsibilities:

Tax Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions:

• Due Diligence: Work closely with the M&A team and external advisors to perform tax due diligence on potential acquisitions.
• Structuring: Assist the EVP in analyzing and recommending tax-efficient structuring for proposed transactions, including familiarity with Subchapter K (partnership tax).
• Integration: Lead the tax integration of acquired entities, ensuring alignment of tax policies, systems, and compliance requirements.

Tax Compliance:

• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all federal, state and foreign tax compliance which includes a complex partnership structure and several C Corporations working closely with our co-sourcing partner. 
• Lead the coordination of audits and notices resulting from such filings globally. 
• Work closely with the advisors of our Shareholders to understand their needs related to tax compliance reporting and ensure timely communication.

Tax Provision:

• Oversee the preparation of the US Income Tax Provision under ASC 740 working closely with the Corporate Controller.
• Identify and mitigate tax risks, ensuring the company has appropriate risk management strategies in place.
• Work with the Company’s auditor to respond to their questions and documentation requirements in a timely fashion. 

Tax Planning:

• Assist the EVP of Tax on the Company’s efforts in tax planning including identifying strategic opportunities related to transactions, credit and incentives, methods of accounting, and other tax planning opportunities. 
• Work with our co-sourcing partners to understand legislative changes globally that might impact the company and model their impact so that the Company can respond in the most tax efficient manner.

IPO Readiness

• Assist in preparing the tax function for eventual public company reporting requirements and SEC filings.
• Implement and monitor controls in preparation for IPO and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Support preparation of tax-related disclosures and serve as liaison to auditors and advisors for IPO- related matters.
• Ensure tax strategy aligns with expectations for a public company, including risk management and forward-looking planning.
• Prepare the tax team for increased reporting, compliance, and documentation requirements associated with going public.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Team Development: Help mentor and develop the in-house tax team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• External Relationships: Manage and evaluate the performance of external tax advisors, co-sourcing partners, and third-party service providers.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in relevant field, holds CPA certification.
• Minimum 10 years industry experience in tax.
• Strong technical tax skills in mergers and acquisitions.
• Significant technical tax skills in Subchapter K.
• Always displays the highest levels of professional integrity, honesty, and personal credibility.
• Strategic thinker – forward looking and able to balance delivery today with longer term goals.
• High-energy, creative, and resourceful self-starter who demonstrates leadership skills and instincts.
• Team player, receptive to ideas. Shares information and keeps key stakeholders informed.
• Strong commercial awareness and an ability to communicate complex matters in non-technical terms, gaining a reputation for being a trusted internal expert.

Other Qualifications:

• Experience with ASC 740 or overseeing the tax provision for a company.
• Up C or public company experience.
• Big 4 Experience preferable.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$230,000 - $250,000

The Senior Accountant, General Accounting, is responsible for performing a variety of complex accounting tasks and financial analyses to support the organization's financial operations. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. The Senior Accountant, General Accounting will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information and contributing to the overall success of the finance department.

What you’ll be working on

General Ledger and Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and record journal entries, including those for month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure its accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports on financial performance, variances, and trends.

Month-End and Year-End Close:

• Manage and execute month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparing closing entries, reviewing account balances, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits.
• Assist with the coordination of external and internal audits.

Specific Accounting Responsibilities:

• Fixed Assets: Maintain the fixed asset register, including recording additions, disposals, and depreciation. Ensure accurate accounting for fixed assets in accordance with company policy and GAAP.
• Prepaid Expenses: Maintain schedules of prepaid expenses and ensure proper amortization.
• Intangible Assets: Maintain records of intangible assets, including amortization and impairment testing.
• Payroll: Process and record payroll transactions, including salaries, wages, benefits, and deductions. Reconcile payroll-related accounts.
• Leases: Account for leases in accordance with GAAP, including the preparation of lease schedules and journal entries.
• Debt: Maintain records of company debt, including principal and interest payments, and ensure compliance with debt covenants.
• Bonus Accruals: Calculate and record bonus accruals in accordance with company policy.

Must Haves:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.

CPA certification is preferred.

Minimum 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong understanding of general accounting principles.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP).

Experience with accounting software (e.g., such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).

Strong knowledge of US GAAP.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$80,000 - $90,000

What You’ll Do 

The IT Director is responsible for the overall planning, organizing, and execution of IT infrastructure and support functions globally for Authentic Brands Group. This includes directing all IT infrastructure and support operations to meet company and internal customer requirements as well as the support and maintenance of existing infrastructure and the development of new technical solutions. The IT Director will set the strategy for how infrastructure technology needs to be utilized globally in addition to being operationally focused. This position is expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously with limited resources and budgets to maximize performance and contribution.

What you’ll be working on

• Responsible for overseeing all IT infrastructure (network and systems), operations, projects, and ongoing user support.
• Ensure AI capabilities are thoughtfully integrated into every initiative—enhancing automation, decision-making, and user productivity. Identify practical use cases, govern responsible adoption, and partner with stakeholders to operationalize AI in ways that deliver measurable business value.
• IT infrastructure strategy, digital transformation, systems maintenance.
• Organization development and management, budget management, people development and management.
• Deep understanding of the fashion apparel industry and operation
• Global organization alignment.
• Systems maintenance
• Day to day systems support
• Video Conferencing / room system support
• Audio Visual system support including digital signage

• Analyzes complex business needs presented by the user community and/or clients and recommends technical solutions.
• Ensures the consistency and maintainability of existing infrastructure by creating, maintaining, and enforcing standards/procedures for implementing technical solutions.
• Keeps abreast of new technology relevant to the company's security and infrastructure.
• Responds to the needs of a 24/7 operation, as needed.
• Responsible for data backups. Specifically, the regular occurrence, integrity, and periodic test restores of the backups to make sure data can be recovered successfully.
• Directs and prioritizes the workload of IT Infrastructure and support teams
• Participates in all hardware and software evaluations and maintains vendor contracts.

Must Haves

• At least 8 – 10 years of professional experience in organization management and global project management
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, information systems, computer science or related field (graduate degree a plus)
• Experience with global scale IT infrastructure project management
• Stakeholder management
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Strong technical ability including report creation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize
• Proven ability to lead company-wide projects
• Customer centric
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience implementing and maintaining IT infrastructure required
• Experience working for a global company preferred
• Passion for current and emerging trends in infrastructure technology

Primary Location Salary Range:

$175,000 - $200,000 

What You’ll Do 

Authentic Brands Group is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Business Systems to lead our business systems team. The Director of Business Systems will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of our business systems and processes to support the company's strategic objectives. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and technical expertise in business systems management.

What you’ll be working on

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of business systems, including ERP, Financial Planning, Contract Lifecycle Management, CRM, Digital Asset Management, and other enterprise applications, to streamline operations and improve efficiency
• Ensure AI capabilities are thoughtfully integrated into every initiative—enhancing automation, decision-making, and user productivity. Identify practical use cases, govern responsible adoption, and partner with stakeholders to operationalize AI in ways that deliver measurable business value.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable and effective system solutions
• Manage and mentor a team of business systems analysts, administrators, and developers to ensure high-quality deliverables and continuous improvement
• Establish and maintain best practices, standards, and policies for business systems development, deployment, and maintenance
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in business systems and recommend innovative solutions to enhance business capabilities
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, Operations, Ecomm, and Sales, to align business systems initiatives with organizational goals
• Monitor system performance, identify areas for optimization, and implement solutions to address issues and enhance system reliability
• Develop and manage the business systems budget, including resource planning, cost estimation, and vendor management
• Analyzes complex business needs presented by the user community and/or clients and recommends technical solutions
• Participates in all hardware and software evaluations and maintains vendor contract

Must Haves:

• • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
  • 10 years of experience in business systems management or a related role, with demonstrated progression in responsibilities
  • Strong technical expertise in ERP, Financial Planning systems, Digital Asset Management systems, and other business systems, with proficiency in system design, development, and integration
  • Proven leadership skills, with experience leading and developing high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail
  • Stakeholder management
  • Strong collaboration and cross-functional communication skills
  • Excellent written and oral communications skills
  • Strong technical ability including report creation
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively prioritize
  • Proven ability to lead company-wide projects
  • Customer centric
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working for a global company preferred

Primary Location Salary Range:

$175,000 - $200,000 

The Senior Manager, Enterprise Integration Strategy & Delivery, will assist in the evolution and management of the enterprise integrations service offerings within the IT Business Systems group. Reporting to the Head of Global Business Systems, this new role will be a hands-on, visionary Senior Manager to lead the enterprise integration strategy as well as manage delivery with a roll-your-sleeves-up approach across our SaaS-first global technology ecosystem. This role is mission-critical to modernizing our integration landscape, enabling scalable growth, and driving operational excellence. You’ll define the future-state architecture, lead cross-functional alignment, and personally (re)build the integrations that bring it to life—across platforms including NetSuite ERP, OneStream CPM, Salesforce CRM, and Luminance CLM to name a few.

This individual will be part of a team that bridges the gap between the business teams, vendors, technology partners, and internal IT teams to operate and maintain key integration platforms. This is not just another IT role—it’s a chance to shape the backbone of our enterprise integrations and unlock the next wave of digital transformation. You’ll be empowered to lead, build, and innovate in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a blend of strategic thinking, technical expertise, and cross-functional leadership. You’re a systems thinker who can architect scalable solutions while navigating ambiguity with confidence. You excel at translating business needs into actionable integration strategies, and you’re comfortable managing vendors, leading cross-functional teams, and driving enterprise-wide initiatives. Your toolkit includes strong knowledge of integration platforms and methodologies, a strong command of release and compliance processes, and the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences. You’re proactive, collaborative, and relentlessly focused on delivering value through innovation and operational excellence.

What you’ll be working on

Enterprise Integration Strategy

• Assess current-state integration landscape and define a future-state vision aligned with business goals
• (Re)Architect and implement a scalable integration strategy across NetSuite ERP, OneStream CPM, Salesforce CRM, Luminance CLM, and other potential future-state enterprise platforms (DAM, RMS, DRM)
• Own the integration roadmap and delivery plan, balancing strategic priorities with tactical execution
• Establish governance standards for integration development, security, testing, deployment, and operations
• Monitor and optimize integration performance, reliability, and scalability

Enterprise Integration Delivery

• Lead cross-functional workshops to gather requirements and drive alignment across IT, business systems, and external partners
• Design and build APIs, microservices, SFTP, and flat file integrations to support business-critical workflows
• Collaborate with external vendors to ensure high-quality, secure, and performant integrations
• Monitor and optimize integration performance, reliability, and scalability

Vendor Management

• Act as point of contact for all production issues or new requests related to enterprise integrations, working with business stakeholders to identify priority, collaborating with the IT Application Manager(s), and with vendors to triage, analyze and solution to closure
• Manage the contractual obligations with vendors regarding integrations, including SLAs, licenses, upgrades, maintenance, defects, and enhancements of integrations; may require review and management of Statements of Work (SOW) for new/existing agreements with vendors
• Manage contractual production defect remediation SLAs regarding integrations with vendor solution providers by collecting and managing data metrics, communicating faults, and ensuring credits are provided, where applicable
• Manage internal and external teams regarding integrations to ensure successful delivery of key initiatives, upgrades, replacements, and retirement

Release and Compliance Management

• Oversee all release management tasks, including working with vendor and business users to plan, test and deploy all integration releases, while driving, managing, and implementing essential methods using test environments, generating test data libraries, managing non-production defect remediation, defining and managing User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and ensuring completion of all SOX and/or internal audit required documentation
• Maintain audit documentation and comply with all internal and external audit requirements for integrations and change management
• Foster collaboration among cross-functional partners to keep them informed of related projects and other cross-functional integration requests
• Ensure that business decisions and processes made are in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley

Must Haves:

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise IT, with deep expertise in systems integration and architecture
• Proven ability to design and build APIs, microservices, and file-based integrations (SFTP, flat files)
• Hands-on experience integrating NetSuite ERP, OneStream CPM, Salesforce CRM, and Luminance CLM (or similar ERP, CPM, CRM, CLM solutions)
• Strong understanding of middleware platforms, cloud-native architectures, and integration best practices
• Experience with tools such as MuleSoft, Boomi, Azure Integration Services, or similar
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and drive clarity through structured planning and execution
• Experience in consumer products, licensing, or media ecosystems is a plus
• Experience installing and leading the adoption of best practice processes, methods, and technologies
• Distinctive people skills with a proven track record of influencing, driving change, and stakeholder management, with a bias for excellent customer service
• Superior problem-solving skills, in both ambiguous and tactical situations, and a bias for action
• Strong organization skills with ability to organize others around you
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform in a dynamic environment, and comfort working in ambiguity
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills and expert meeting planning and facilitation skills
• Ability to provide on-call support, as needed (i.e., critical production incident, planned production release) which could be during non-standard business hours such as weekend, evening, or support of global users (i.e., UK)

Primary Location Salary Range:

$150,000 - $175,000

What You’ll Do

The Senior Accountant, Consolidations is a key member of the corporate accounting team, responsible for the accurate and timely consolidation of the company's financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role involves a deep understanding of consolidation principles, intercompany transactions, foreign currency translation, and equity accounting. The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, and will contribute to the preparation of financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders.

What you’ll be working on

Consolidation Process:

• Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidation process, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and review consolidation journal entries, including intercompany eliminations, investment eliminations, and foreign currency translation adjustments.
• Analyze and reconcile intercompany balances and transactions, working with regional accounting teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain the company's consolidation system (OneStream) and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, statement of cash flows, and statement of changes in equity.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial reports for management, including monthly and quarterly reporting packages.

Process Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the consolidation process.
• Develop and maintain documentation of consolidation policies and procedures.
• Assist in the integration of acquired companies into the consolidation process.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with various departments (e.g., FP&A, Tax, Treasury), and external auditors.
• Provide guidance and support to other accounting staff on consolidation-related matters.
• Participate in cross-functional projects as needed.

Must Haves:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• 3-5+ years of experience in accounting, with a focus on consolidations.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly consolidation accounting.
• Experience with consolidation systems (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion, SAP BPC, Oracle FCCS) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced level).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Knowledge of internal controls and SOX compliance.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$90,000-$100,000

What You’ll Do

As the Manager, Merchandising, you will govern Authentic licensee product creation, ensuring all offerings are in line with contractual definitions, trend-right, brand-aligned, and commercially viable. You will lead the design and merchandising review process from Concept to Market, empowering partners to elevate brand DNA, maximize sales, and open new distribution doors. You will collaborate with Brand, Business Development, and Marketing teams to maximize Brand’s growth.

 What you’ll be working on

• Licensee Product Governance: Oversee end-to-end product development for licensed partners, ensuring compliance with brand standards, trend-alignment, and product quality from concept approval to final production.
• Brand & DNA Custodian: Lead the Design and Merchandising review process for licensees, ensuring all products strictly adhere to Brand Guidelines and DNA.
• Compliance Governance: Ensure licensee products are in line with contractual definitions, quality standards, and brand positioning
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Drive the merchandising review process, reviewing product assortments to meet seasonal KPIs, market demand, and revenue growth goals.
• Commercial Viability & Assortment Plan:Analyze market trends and sales performance to guide partners in developing profitable, "good/better/best" product assortments that meet market demand and maximize sales.
• Partnership Management: Act as the primary liaison between licensees and Authentic on products, providing clear, actionable feedback to enhance product offerings.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Support Brand, Business Development, and Marketing teams to align licensed product strategies with overall company growth initiatives

Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandise, Fashion/ Product Design.

• 3-5 years of experience in product design or merchandising within fashion industry.
• Creative and strategic thinker to drive results in a matrix environment, balancing creative brand vision with commercial rigor.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams and managing external partnerships and license product design experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational skill, ability to multi-task and work independently to prioritize for a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, presentation skills with attention to detail.

Primary Location Salary Range:

$80,000 - $90,000

The Director, Talent Marketing (Sports & Athletes) will lead the development and execution of athlete-driven marketing strategies across Authentic Brands Group’s global portfolio. As part of the centralized Talent & Influencer Marketing function, this role will be responsible for leveraging athletes and sports talent as a core marketing channel to drive cultural relevance, brand storytelling, and measurable business growth.

This individual will translate brand and product priorities into impactful marketing campaigns powered by athlete talent—overseeing creative, content, and distribution strategies across paid, owned, and earned channels. The Director will serve as a key cross-functional marketing leader, partnering closely with brand marketing, PR, social, and regional teams to bring campaigns to life at scale. The role reports into the VP of Talent & Influencer Marketing.

What you’ll be working on 

Marketing Strategy & Campaign Development

• Lead athlete-driven marketing strategies across ABG’s portfolio, aligning talent to seasonal campaigns, product launches, and key cultural moments
• Translate brand objectives into integrated marketing plans powered by athlete talent
• Develop campaign frameworks that drive full-funnel impact—from awareness to conversion

Content & Creative Leadership

• Oversee the development of athlete-led content across campaigns, including shoots, social content, and brand storytelling
• Partner with creative and brand teams to shape narratives that resonate culturally and elevate brand positioning
• Ensure all talent content is optimized for performance across platforms (social, digital, retail, ecomm)

Campaign Execution & Channel Integration

• Lead execution of athlete marketing campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels
• Partner with paid media, social, and PR teams to maximize reach, engagement, and conversion
• Ensure seamless integration of athlete talent into broader marketing ecosystems (retail moments, events, brand activations)

Talent Strategy

• Identify and recommend athletes who align with brand positioning, audience targets, and campaign objectives
• Build a strategic roster of athletes to support ongoing marketing needs (ambassadors, campaign talent, cultural moments)
• Partner with internal teams to ensure talent is leveraged effectively across all marketing touchpoints

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

• Collaborate with global and regional marketing teams (EMEA, LATAM, APAC) to scale campaigns and localize athlete-driven content
• Act as a central connector across brand, PR, social, and events teams to ensure cohesive campaign execution
• Align talent marketing efforts with broader business and retail priorities

Performance & Optimization

• Define and track campaign success metrics, including engagement, impressions, traffic, and sales impact
• Analyze performance and optimize talent-driven marketing strategies based on data and insights
• Develop executive-level recaps highlighting marketing impact and ROI

Leadership & Team Development

• Mentor and manage junior team members, fostering a marketing-first mindset
• Establish best practices for athlete-driven marketing across the organization
• Drive operational excellence across campaign planning, execution, and reporting

Must Haves

• 7–10+ years of experience in marketing, talent marketing, sports marketing, or influencer marketing
• Proven experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns
• Strong understanding of how talent (athletes/celebrities/influencers) drives brand marketing and consumer engagement
• Experience working across content, social, PR, and paid media channels
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to tie marketing efforts to business outcomes
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills
• Passion for sports, culture, and modern marketing

Primary Location Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000

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

• Planning, development and execution of Authentic’s global newsletter program, including editorial planning, content sourcing, writing, production, distribution and performance tracking
• Source content from internal teams (Brand, Business Development, Marketing, People & Culture) and translate into cohesive, audience-ready storytelling
• Manage weekly updates to stats and content, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all channels
• Package newsletter content for adaptation across international markets (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese) in partnership with regional teams
• Oversee the publishing and maintenance of Authentic’s newsroom, including press releases and SEO-driven blog content
• Manage and evolve templates and content frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability across newsletters, newsroom and social
• Draft calendars and content for corporate social media channels (LinkedIn and Instagram), including content creation, publishing, real-time responsiveness and performance tracking
• Maintain editorial calendars and ensure timely execution across weekly and monthly deliverables
• Track and analyze performance metrics (open rates, engagement, growth) and apply insights to continuously optimize content

• 5–8 years of experience in content, communications, digital marketing or a related field
• Strong editorial and writing skills with a modern, digital-first voice
• Hands-on experience managing email/newsletter platforms (e.g., Mailchimp or similar)
• Experience with CMS platforms (e.g., Squarespace) and newsroom or blog publishing
• Familiarity with SEO best practices and content optimization
• Experience managing social media platforms and analytics (LinkedIn, Instagram)
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret performance metrics and optimize accordingly
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines independently
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Primary Location Salary Range: 

$100,000 - $110,000