Senior Talent Manager

The role

You will manage a roster of top creators and develop long-term strategic growth plans. You will drive new business through brand partnerships, content development, and off-platform ventures.

What you will do

• Build and manage a roster of creators with long-term strategic growth plans.
• Drive new business through ambassadorships, publishing, content development, syndication, product licensing, IP development, and brand building.
• Lead brand collaborations from pitch to negotiation and delivery.
• Collaborate with publicists, model bookers, and commercial team members.
• Cultivate and expand brand and agency relationships.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and platform updates.
• Support talent in building off-platform ventures like entertainment and live events.
• Plan and oversee high-impact events, launches, and brand activations.
• Develop post-campaign reports and case studies.
• Adapt to new priorities as talent careers evolve.

Required qualifications

• Proven track record in talent management, influencer marketing, or brand partnerships.
• Experience signing and retaining creator clients.
• Established roster of talent.
• Strong commercial instincts and 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage opportunities outside standard office hours.

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
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer days
• Identity theft protection and legal assistance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Extra voluntary life insurance policy

About the company

Sixteenth, part of Whalar Group, is a global creator talent management company. They represent a diverse roster of over 300 creators across various platforms and verticals.