Jr. Talent Manager Talent Manager

Job Title: Jr. Talent Manager Talent Manager

Work Location: USA (Remote)

Start Date: ASAP

Recently named one of WorkLife’s 50 Best Places to Work and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Whalar is a leading global Creator Company. 

Whalar empowers creators, brands, and platforms to tap new areas of innovation and drive business growth together. We do this through our six divisions: brand partnerships, talent management, proprietary technology, a creator-centric venture studio, a gaming studio, and a physical campus for creators. As a result, we have the best understanding, the most access, and the earned trust of creators. We're a curious, diverse team of 300 individuals united by one belief: Everything Is Better With Creators.

We Liberate the Creative Voice. We are Whalar.

About the role:

As Talent Manager or Jr.Talent Manager you will be responsible for procuring your own roster and identifying opportunities which enable your Talent to have multiple revenue streams. Our ideal candidate should be established in the influencer, digital, social media, marketing, content creation and/or other related fields, with a wide network of brand/agency contacts and insight into our industry. Strong candidates will understand the bigger picture of the wider industry, whilst also being granular, detail-oriented and persistent in achieving results.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

• Procure Talent for your individual roster 
• Work alongside Talent Publicists/Model bookers/Other members of their commercial team
• To work across multiple ambassador brand partnerships, fiction and non-fiction publishing, content development, content distribution/syndication, product licensing, IP development and long-term brand building
• Develop and oversee 1-5-year strategy plans for each individual talent  
• Develop brand campaigns into long-term partnerships
• Handle internal and external commercial contracts for talent 
• Negotiate talents commercial partnerships in all areas of the business
• Project manage brand campaigns from start to completion 
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects, staff and talent 
• Have key knowledge and contacts within the digital space, including Networks, key partners such as Amazon, YouTube and other social media platforms
• Generate new relationships with talents' desired brands
• Interact with the entertainment industry, building clients' off-platform profile
• Organize Talent launch parties and events 
• Create case studies and brand campaign reports for our brand partners  
• Other, as needed, responsibilities as per your talent roster’s needs

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Balance of commercial acumen and a creative mindset
• Proven record of generating new business and selling
• Proven recording of signing and retaining talent clients.
• Fluent understanding of marketing, with a focus on digital advertising and/or PR
• Demonstrate preexisting relationships with influencers and experience in digital platforms, content development, PR, social media, editorial and consumer marketing
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Have a good understanding of commercial contracts 
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously 
• In addition to the usual hours you will be required to take calls and respond to emails outside of office hours so flexibility is key  
• Great interpersonal skills, able to forge strong relationships with people of all levels (internally & externally)  

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $110,000 and serves as a general guideline reflecting the potential compensation for the role. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as the candidate's experience, expertise, alignment with the position's requirements, and ultimately budget approvals.

Our values:

At Whalar, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers. 

The perks:

Whalar provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, so employees can work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
• Retirement planning with employer match
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• New joiner Home office allowance 
• Fertility benefits
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Calm App subscription (Add up to 4 dependents)
• Volunteer days
• Identity theft protection & Legal assistance
• Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Extra Voluntary Life Insurance Policy
• Voluntary Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Pet insurance
• Employee Resource Groups

Whalar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.