Website SUMO Talent
The leading Talent Management recruitment agency
$70,000–$100,000 base + commission | Full-time, office-based -LA
About the company
Our client is a well-established digital talent agency in Los Angeles. They have a strong reputation and a roster of top creators and digital-first talent across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Twitch. They have a track record of building creators into lasting businesses, and they’re growing the management team. They’re hiring at Talent Manager or Senior Talent Manager level, depending on experience.
The role
You’ll manage a roster of digital talent and be their trusted advisor and main point of contact. You’ll grow their income through brand partnerships and help shape their careers over the long term. Senior candidates will look after bigger, higher-profile clients and play a key part in signing new talent and mentoring junior team members.
What you’ll do
- Manage the day-to-day careers of a roster of digital creators
- Find, pitch, negotiate and close brand deals, from single integrations to multi-platform, long-term partnerships
- Build strong relationships with brands, agencies, platforms and networks across LA and beyond
- Work with talent on content strategy, audience growth and brand positioning
- Find new opportunities beyond brand deals, such as products, licensing, publishing, live events and TV/film
- Oversee campaign delivery, contracts, approvals and payments
- Find and sign new talent to strengthen the roster
- (Senior level) Lead on major accounts, guide junior managers and coordinators, and help shape agency strategy
What you’ll bring
- Talent Manager: 2–4 years in talent management, influencer marketing or brand partnerships
- Senior Talent Manager: 5+ years, with a proven record of managing high-profile talent and closing significant deals
- Strong negotiation skills and a commercial mindset
- An established network of brand and agency contacts
- In-depth knowledge of the creator economy, platform trends and monetisation
- Excellent organisation, with the ability to manage several clients and deadlines
- A people-first approach that builds trust with talent
What’s on offer
- $70,000–$100,000 base salary, depending on experience and level
- Competitive commission on deals you close
- Office-based role in LA within an established, respected agency
- A strong roster to work with from day one
- Clear progression and the chance to build your own client list
