WHO WE ARE

Direct Agents is an independent, future-focused growth marketing consultancy merging Human Ingenuity, AI, & Technology

CLIENTS WE’VE WORKED WITH INCLUDE

Marvel, Belkin, Linksys, NBA, NYSE, Hubble, CW, Morgan Stanley, and more

WHAT SETS UP APART

Fast Tracked Professional Growth

25% growth this past year across the company

2x speed for individual learning and career development

Minority Owned and Diverse

We are proud to be certified as a Minority Owned business by the National Supplier Diversity Council. We are one of the few agencies to be 48% BIPOC across the agency and 38% of senior leadership. We are also proud to be 62% Female, 42% of senior leadership.

WHY DIRECT AGENTS

We believe that personal success comes from the hard work that you put in. We skip the politics and bureaucracy and empower you to directly impact the speed of your growth. Some of the opportunities you’ll have to thrive as a thought leader include:

• Small group mentorship and real face time with executive leaders
• Access to internal and external trainings and conferences across technical skills, professional growth, and leadership and management
• Strategic roundtable discussions
• Marketing certifications (Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc.)
• Inclusion in marketing initiatives including our blog posts, podcasts, videos and more
• Speaking opportunities across publications like Media Post, Digiday and more
• Award submissions opportunities (team and individual)
• Access to participate in our ERG’s to help reinforce community within the agency.

WAYS YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Talent Discovery and Engagement:

• Uncover hidden gems in the talent pool by sourcing and recruiting passive candidates through a variety of platforms, with a focus on LinkedIn and other strategic networks.
• Craft compelling outreach messages to capture the attention and interest of top-tier candidates.
• Collaborate with marketing and branding teams to ensure our agency's unique value proposition is effectively communicated to potential candidates.

Candidate Screening and Evaluation:

• Screen and assess applicants for current and future positions, evaluating their skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Utilize innovative screening techniques to identify candidates who align with our agency's vision and goals.
• Showcase your ability to understand the nuances of the digital marketing landscape and identify candidates who can thrive in this dynamic industry.

Interview Coordination and Experience:

• Take the lead in scheduling and organizing interviews, balancing both in-person and video conference formats, catering to our geographically diverse teams in NY and LA.
• Provide candidates with a seamless and memorable interview experience, reflecting our commitment to excellence from the very first interaction.

Collaborative Partnership:

• Foster a strong partnership with leadership and hiring managers to comprehensively understand team needs and evolving priorities.
• Deliver weekly candidate and role status updates to ensure transparency and alignment, allowing for agile decision-making.

Innovating Recruitment Strategy:

• Be a thought leader in recruitment marketing, contributing to the development and launch of innovative strategies to attract and retain top talent.
• Showcase your creativity by devising engaging recruitment campaigns that resonate with candidates and position our agency as an employer of choice.

Systems Management:

• Maintain an up-to-date applicant tracking system and manage external job posting sites, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for all stakeholders.
• Leverage data-driven insights to continuously improve recruitment processes and strategies.

Candidate Experience Excellence:

• Champion a best-in-class candidate experience by ensuring a smooth and engaging journey from application to the final interview stage.
• Showcase your empathetic and customer-focused approach to candidates, leaving a lasting positive impression.

What You’re Bringing 

• 2 years of Recruiting & Hiring experience and working knowledge of talent management and applicant tracking systems.
• Experience with high volume, fast paced recruiting, preferably in a digital marketing agency or tech setting.
• Proactive, go-getter approach with excellent follow-up and a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, and strong organizational skills.
• Deadline oriented attitude and ability to identify and problem solve quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and manage time efficiently
• A positive attitude and are able to easily build relationships across all functions.
• A true team player, eager to support the People & Culture department and Direct Agents  

OUR AWARD WINNING PEOPLE FIRST CULTURE

6x Winner of Crain’s Best Places to Work (2018 - 2023)

Most Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday’s Work Life Awards

This role is a hybrid, in-office based role in our NYC office. You must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the office for this role.

At Direct Agents, hybrid is about:

• Human connection and establishing strong working relationships
• Fostering a tailored approach for team members’ rapid growth
• Making space for camaraderie and just for fun moments
• Prioritizing mental health & overall wellness
• Hybrid work schedule of 4 days in-office for the first 3 months, then 3 days in-office
• 2 weeks of WFA (Work from Anywhere)

ESSENTIALS & PERKS

• A competitive salary $75,000 - $85,000 with potential for recruitment bonuses
• Regular performance reviews occur at 1, 3, 6, 11 month marks during onboarding and biannually after that. 
• Health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits including access to providers like:
  • One Medical, Talkspace, KindBody, and Health Advocate
• Paid Time Off, Birthdays, Volunteering Time 
  • PTO ranges from 15 - 24 days/year with additional days allocated for sick time 
• A newly built and sun drenched penthouse office with incredible views over Flatiron 
  • Our ‘Acceleration Hub’ is our new NYC HQ located on 5th Ave in the heart of the Flatiron District
• Help getting here including access to commuter benefits and annual memberships to Citibike
• Complimentary assortment of coffee, and healthy snacks
• Happy Hours and our premier annual events including ‘Field Day’ and our annual themed Holiday party extravaganza
• A new MacBook Pro laptop for ease of work in office or remotely 
• Dog friendly office! 
• An inspiring atmosphere with supportive colleagues and innovative projects
• Future career development opportunities with internal and external opportunities for professional growth and networking
• Epic regular team building and celebrations
• An unwavering belief that we can build, create and grow together!

If you’re looking for a new role with space to directly influence the business and company culture, apply today!

COME AS YOU ARE

We think of our organization as a tight-knit team built on a foundation of respect. Your gender, your skin color, who you love, or who your big shot uncle is doesn’t make a difference here. Direct Agents is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you’re smart and good at what you do, come as you are.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Direct Agents makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.