[Remote] Talent Research & Sourcing Partner, Marketing, Brand & Communications

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Russell Tobin is supporting a leading AI research and technology company in hiring a Talent Research & Sourcing Partner, Marketing, Brand & Communications. This role will focus on developing specialized sourcing strategies, engaging passive candidates, and building long-term talent pipelines for marketing and communications roles.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute specialized sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles across marketing, brand, communications, creative, media, editorial, and related talent areasIdentify, engage, and nurture passive candidates who may not be actively looking or applying through traditional channelsBuild and maintain long-term talent pipelines for current and future hiring needsConduct deep talent research, market mapping, profile enrichment, and talent intelligence gatheringPartner closely with recruiters and business stakeholders to understand team needs, role requirements, talent profiles, positioning, tone, and hiring prioritiesBuild and maintain living talent maps for priority searches so recruiting teams understand where exceptional candidates are before a requisition opensDesign and execute long-term candidate engagement strategies to keep top passive talent warm over timeCreate referral channels and proactive talent networks using executive search, VC talent network, and relationship-driven recruiting methodologiesTap into founder, VC, creative, editorial, media, operator, and niche professional networks to identify talent that may not surface through standard sourcing methodsUse AI tools to improve sourcing, research, outreach, profile enrichment, workflow efficiency, and talent intelligenceCraft thoughtful, targeted outreach that resonates with highly specialized passive candidatesMaintain recruiting reports, analytics, dashboards, and pipeline updates to keep recruiters and business leaders informedSkillsExperience recruiting or sourcing for niche, nuanced, or hard-to-find talent segmentsStrong passive candidate sourcing experience, including targeted outreach, relationship building, and market mappingExceptional research and analytical skillsProven ability to identify non-obvious talent pools and develop data-driven sourcing strategiesExperience building and managing long-term talent pipelinesExperience with candidate identification, profile enrichment, CRM management, engagement strategies, and talent intelligence gatheringDemonstrated proficiency using AI tools to improve sourcing, research, outreach, or recruiting workflowsStrong curiosity, adaptability, and desire to learn new talent marketsAbility to attract and engage passive candidates without relying heavily on employer brand recognitionExperience sourcing for marketing, brand, communications, creative, editorial, media, or related talent segmentsExperience with executive talent mapping and long-term candidate engagement programsFluency in recruiting and talent metrics, reporting, dashboards, and pipeline analyticsExperience working within or alongside VC talent networks, founder networks, or executive search environmentsExperience supporting recruiting for fast-moving technology, AI, research, startup, or highly innovative environmentsBenefitsComprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans)Supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity)401(k)-retirement savingsLife & disability insuranceAn employee assistance programLegal supportAuto, home insurancePet insuranceEmployee discounts with preferred vendorsCompany OverviewRussell Tobin is a staffing and recruiting company that provides recruitment and staffing advisory services. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://russelltobin.com.