Senior Talent Manager

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. This is a strategic, hands-on role for someone who thrives at the intersection of talent representation, brand partnerships, and creative business development.

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 5 years of experience in talent management, influencer marketing, or brand partnerships.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, excellent communication skills, and strong negotiation skills.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with talent, brands, and agencies.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and social media platforms.
• Experience in negotiating and structuring commercial contracts.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.