Contract Recruiter

The Role

We're looking for a people-first, operationally sharp Contract Recruiter to support our growing team. In this role, you'll own the full candidate experience—from sourcing and screening to interview coordination and offer stage—while keeping our hiring processes tight, data-informed, and consistently excellent. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and genuinely love connecting great people with great opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation

$25–$35/hour depending on experience.

Engagement

This is an onsite contract role, up to 16 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Discovery & Engagement | Source and engage passive candidates across platforms and networks, building a strong pipeline for current and future openings.
• Screening & Assessment | Evaluate applicants for skills, experience, and cultural add—ensuring only the strongest candidates move forward.
• Interview Coordination | Schedule and organize interviews, keeping candidates and hiring managers aligned and on track throughout the process.
• Candidate Experience | Deliver a seamless, memorable experience from first touchpoint to final stage—reflecting our commitment to excellence at every interaction.
• ATS & Job Posting Management | Maintain an accurate, up-to-date applicant tracking system and manage external job posting sites for all stakeholders.
• Data-Driven Improvement | Leverage recruitment data and insights to continuously refine sourcing strategies and hiring processes.
• Stakeholder Partnership | Build strong working relationships with leadership and hiring managers to stay aligned on team needs and evolving priorities.
• Reporting & Transparency | Deliver weekly updates on candidate and role status, enabling agile decision-making across the organization.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of recruiting experience within a digital marketing and/or tech environment
• Working knowledge of applicant tracking systems
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
• Deadline-driven with the ability to identify and address obstacles quickly
• Proactive, with strong follow-up instincts and a sense of urgency
• Positive, relationship-oriented approach across all functions and levels

Who We Are

Direct Agents is not a traditional agency. We are an elite team of builders and operators—growth strategists, media architects, and creative thinkers—who partner with ambitious brands to drive measurable revenue growth. Backed by Kanopy AI, our proprietary intelligence platform, and exclusive partnerships with tech and media platforms, we deliver the kind of unfair advantage that helps clients dominate, not just compete.

We operate at the intersection of technology, media, and strategy—where AI meets human expertise to produce outcomes that neither can achieve alone. Our client roster includes brands like Tennis Channel, Marvel, NYSE, Morgan Stanley, Prologis, and DistroKid.

What Sets Us Apart

Direct Agents isn't for everyone—and that's by design. We're building something different.

• Proprietary AI That Actually Works: Kanopy AI is our custom-built intelligence platform—real-time campaign optimization, media mix modeling, natural language analytics, and algorithm enrichment that gives our clients (and our sellers) a genuine edge. This isn't a buzzword; it's operational.
• Exclusive Platform Access: Direct partnerships across Google AI Search, Meta, TikTok, Amazon, Freewheel, Teads, Stackadapt, and best-in-class tech and media partners.
• An Elite, Not Bloated, Team: 100+ operators who move fast, think deeply, and ship work that matters. No layers of bureaucracy. Direct access to senior leadership and the executives building the strategy.
• AI Integration Across Everything: Claude, ChatGPT, and proprietary AI tools are embedded in our workflows—from data analysis and creative versioning to strategic planning and client intelligence.
• 7x Crain's Best Places to Work: A people-first culture with a 12-month average time to promotion, a 4-day workweek, and genuine investment in career development.
• Certified Minority-Owned Business: 48% BIPOC representation across the agency, 60% female representation—a team that reflects the diverse markets we serve.

Location: This role is based in our NYC headquarters. You must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance.

Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters and scams. If you move forward in our recruitment process, you will only be contacted by the Direct Agents HR team. If you have questions about the validity of this job posting, please email [email protected]

Please be aware of fraudulent recruiters and scams. If you move forward in our recruitment process, you will only be contacted by the Direct Agents HR team. Questions? Email hrconcerns@directagents.com