Whalarinc

Senior Talent Manager

Los Angeles, CA. Posted 15 months ago

The role

You will build and manage a roster of creators by developing long-term strategic growth plans. You will drive new business through brand partnerships, negotiations, and off-platform ventures.

What you will do

  • Build and manage your own roster of creators.
  • Develop long-term strategic growth plans for talent.
  • Drive new business through ambassadorships, publishing, content development, syndication, product licensing, IP development, and brand building.
  • Lead all stages of brand collaborations from pitch to negotiation to 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.
  • Plan and oversee high-impact events, launches, and brand activations.
  • Develop post-campaign reports and case studies.

Required qualifications

  • Proven track record in talent management, influencer marketing, or brand partnerships.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Direct experience signing and retaining creator clients

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

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.

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