Senior Talent Manager

Summary

Join Sixteenth, a global creator talent management company, as a Senior Talent Manager and become the driving force behind the careers of top creators. You will build lasting brands, expand revenue streams, and seize opportunities across the creator economy. This strategic, hands-on role requires talent representation, brand partnerships, and creative business development expertise. You will need an existing network of brand and agency connections, deep industry knowledge, and a passion for helping creators grow. The position demands both big-picture thinking and attention to detail, requiring you to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. You will be a true partner to talent, mapping long-term growth plans while also handling day-to-day tasks such as contract negotiation and campaign management.

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

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

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