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Senior Talent Manager

Sixteenth · New York, NY · 3 mo ago
Human ResourcesFull-time

About the role

As a Senior Talent Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the careers of a select roster of top creators. You won’t just manage talent — you’ll help them build lasting brands, expand into new revenue streams, and seize opportunities across every corner of the creator economy.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage your own roster of creators, developing long-term strategic growth plans tailored to each talent’s ambitions.
  • Drive new business for your talent through partnerships in ambassadorships, publishing, content development, syndication, product licensing, IP development, and brand building.
  • Lead all stages of brand collaborations — from pitch to negotiation to flawless delivery — ensuring opportunities align with each talent’s vision.
  • Collaborate with publicists, model bookers, and commercial team members to deliver 360° career support.
  • Cultivate and expand brand and agency relationships that align with your talent’s positioning.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, platform updates, and emerging revenue models across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Amazon, and beyond.
  • Support talent in building off-platform ventures, including entertainment, live events, and product launches.
  • Plan and oversee high-impact events, launches, and brand activations.
  • Develop post-campaign reports and case studies to showcase results to partners and stakeholders.
  • Adapt and take on new priorities as your roster’s careers evolve.

Requirements

  • A proven track record in talent management, influencer marketing, or brand partnerships — ideally with direct experience signing and retaining creator clients.
  • Established roster of talent.
  • Strong commercial instincts paired with a creative, brand-building mindset.
  • Established network of brand, agency, and industry relationships.
  • Deep understanding of digital marketing, content creation, and the social media landscape.
  • Skilled negotiator with experience structuring and managing commercial contracts.
  • Detail-obsessed and highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and priorities at once.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to manage opportunities outside standard office hours.
  • Builds strong relationships at all levels — from talent to executives to brand partners.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in talent management, influencer marketing, or brand partnerships.

Skills

  • Talent Development
  • New Business Development
  • Brand Partnerships
  • Collaboration
  • Industry Knowledge
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Communication
  • Event Planning
  • Report Writing

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 25 days of PTO + sick days + winter break
  • 401k: up to 4% matching
  • Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
  • Yearly professional development stipend
  • New joiner home office allowance
  • Fertility benefits
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Volunteer days
  • Identity theft protection and legal assistance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Extra voluntary life insurance policy
  • Voluntary hospital and critical illness insurance
  • Voluntary pet insurance
  • Employee resource groups

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time, remote position.

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