Talent Manager
Talent ManagementFull TimeGlobal
About Shine Talent Group:
Shine Talent Group is a Global Talent Management and Influencer Relations agency. We believe in strong personal brands and the power of seamlessly integrated collaborations that share a message and empower creators to develop incredible authentic content.
At Shine, creating accessible spaces for representation within our team and talent is at the forefront of what we do – we foster a space that is both comfortable and inclusive. We work to remove barriers and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion to better the experience for the people that make this company what it is.
Studies have shown that individuals in marginalized groups are less likely to apply unless they meet all of the listed qualifications. If you feel excited about this role but don’t have the experience that aligns perfectly with this posting, we encourage you to apply regardless. You may be precisely who Shine is looking for.
If you require accommodation, please email Patra (patra@shinetalentgroup.com) and we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process.
The Opportunity:
Our talent managers are responsible for making sure the campaigns our talent take on go off without a hitch. In this role, you will negotiate the best possible rate, secure campaign agreements, see campaigns through execution and strategize for the talent on your roster. You will be responsible for proactively pitching talent to the brands they want to work with, meeting or exceeding both personal and talent billing goals, and establishing yourself as someone on the team that brands and agencies can go to as an expert in the space.
What you would be doing:
Leadership:
- Support the execution of company growth projects
- Help to onboard and train new team members
- Lead team status on a rotating basis
Talent Management:
- Contribute to the team/market billing target by meeting or exceeding personal billing targets
- Cast and manage a roster of 6-10 talent
- Ensure talent meet monthly/quarterly billing targets
- Respond to all incoming outreach
- Proactively pitch talent to brands and agencies
- Lead bi-weekly meetings with the talent you represent to provide updates on ongoing campaigns, how leads are progressing, and share strategy
- Negotiate to secure strong and fair rates for talent
- Redline partnership agreements and/or work with our in-house contract specialist to finalize partnership agreements
- Review your talent’s content against the campaign brief for accuracy before submitting to the client
- Communicate any brand/agency feedback with the talent
- Ensure content is posted on time
- Expand Shine’s network by establishing relationships with new brand/agency partners
- Proactively cast for experienced and emerging talent
Admin:
- Keep Shine’s internal filing system up to date
- Ensure Shine’s campaign management tool is up to date at all times
- Work collaboratively with finance and marketing teams to meet the needs of our roster
- Ensure talent materials are accurate and up to date (i.e. profile on Shine website, media kit)
We would be impressed if you...
- Have experience managing talent and/or know your way around a campaign
- Really get the influencer marketing space – you have your eye on emerging talent, campaigns in market, and spot trends before everyone else
- Know what it’s like to work in an agency or for a fast-paced brand
- Are familiar with the podcast space
- Understand how PR and talent management intersect
- Knew a thing or two about sales tactics
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in talent or campaign management
- Have a proven track record of strong communication skills, organization, and proactive thinking
- Possess a passion for the world of social media and digital marketing
Compensation:
- Salary: $70,000 plus bonus eligibility
- Work From Home & Cellphone Allowance
- Health Care Benefits
- Eligible for Team Bonus
- 2 weeks vacation + PTO and wellness days
Additional Perks:
- Subsidized Classpass Membership
- 4-day Work Weeks
- December Closing - 1 Week
- Fully remote (work anywhere! Must be based in US, UK or Canadian Market)
- Employee Referral Program
- Continuing Education and Tuition Reimbursement