Talent Associate

Job Title: Talent Associate

Work Location: Hybrid, Farringdon, London, UK

Start Date: ASAP

Named one of WorkLife’s 50 Best Places to Work and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Whalar Group is a global creator company on a mission to liberate the creative voice. 

Creators are at the heart of everything we do! We are a curious, diverse team of 300 individuals around the world who are passionate about the Creator Economy. Our proximity, understanding, and trust of creators evolved into a first-of-its-kind creator ecosystem. Under Whalar Group, there are six companies: Whalar, a global creator agency; Sixteenth, a global full-service, 360° creator and talent management company; Foam, a suite of AI tools, templates, and services; Moby Ventures, a creator-centric venture studio; Umi Games, a groundbreaking gaming studio; and The Lighthouse, an IRL campus for creators and their teams.

About the role:

Sixteenth’s Talent Associate plays a pivotal role in delivering Creator campaigns from the point of sign-off all the way through to completion.

You’ll utilise your exceptional organisational skills and experience in the Creator Economy to liaise with key clients and guide Creators through their campaign delivery.

This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of the home of “good influence” and one of the leading, global, 360° Creator talent management companies.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day:

• Pipeline management of campaigns from point of sign-off through to completion for assigned Creators.
• Build and handle relationships with brands and agencies after sign-off, ensuring long-lasting relationships between them, Sixteenth and Sixteenth's Creators.
• Interpret and manage campaign briefs and guide Creators through the creative process.
• Confidently pitch and cross-sell creators from the full roster at any stage of the campaign process, including pre, during, and post-campaign.
• Possesses a solid understanding of creators' comprehensive platform and campaign data, including conversions, repeat partnerships, and engagement rates, and can effectively communicate insights to creators to enhance commercial performance.
• Communicate internally with Talent Managers, to establish the suitability of opportunities and take their guidance on appropriate action.
• Work alongside the Talent Managers to develop strategies for our Creators to improve their content and commerciality.
• Communicate with the Finance Team to ensure that jobs are invoiced for efficiently.
• Handle gifting requests and deliveries.
• Support Talent Managers on smaller deals under £3k.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a campaign management role within influencer marketing.
• You are detail-oriented, highly organised and self-motivated.
• You have excellent administrative and communication skills.
• You have a creative and strategic mindset, and are able to identify areas of strength and weakness in organic and campaign content.
• You have a genuine passion for the Creator Economy.
• You are proactive, have a strong work ethic and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• You are open to feedback, criticism and new ideas.
• You have humility, with an understanding that 'no job is too small'.
• You are committed to self-development and personal growth

Our Values:

At Whalar Group, 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 Group 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. Learn more. 

The Perks:

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

• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
• Private pension scheme
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Home office allowance 
• Enhanced maternity (22 weeks)/paternity (16 weeks) leave
• Calm App subscription (Add up to 4 dependents)
• Reduced fee gym membership at CitySport (next to office location)
• Volunteer Days
• Social Programs (ERGs)