Senior Influencer Talent Manager

The New Gen; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency in Manchester seeks a Senior Talent Manager to spearhead lifestyle talent management. The role involves acquiring talent, managing brands, and enhancing creator experiences within a vibrant creative environment. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills and a solid background in influencer marketing to drive success.

Benefits

36 days holiday per year including Christmas and birthday off

Subsidised bespoke benefits package

Private medical healthcare

Enhanced family leave policies

Flexible working hours

Community days to support a cause

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in talent management or influencer marketing.
• Proven track record managing high-profile talent.
• Deep understanding of platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram.

Responsibilities

• Nurturing relationships with talent, brands, and stakeholders.
• Expanding the lifestyle roster by acquiring top-tier talent.
• Providing career guidance aligned with each creator's brand.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Trend Analysis

Job description

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The Company

NewGen is a social-first creative and creator agency that stands at the forefront of culture, creators
and community.

On a mission to challenge outdated advertising methodologies, and present a new way of doing
things, it exists to revolutionise social connections, making advertising more relevant, engaging, fun,
and effective.

With its genesis as a gaming influencer agency, it has honed its community expertise, connecting with
modern consumers in a way that aligns with how it interacts, shares, and makes decisions in the
digital age.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Talent Manager to lead our continued efforts in the world of
Lifestyle Talent Management. In this role, you will be pivotal in developing our lifestyle division, whilst
delivering robust strategies for management and acquiring new talent to the NewGen Talent roster.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing high-profile lifestyle talent and a
deep understanding of the creator economy. Your expertise will encompass talent acquisition, brand
partnership negotiations, and the day-to-day management of creators. A personable approach, strong
technical skills, and a passion for cultivating impactful creator-brand relationships are essential to
excelling in this role.

A commitment to fostering meaningful relationships, driving mutual value for creators and brands, and
elevating the creator experience will be at the heart of your contributions to this role.

The Responsibilities
• Building and nurturing meaningful relationships with talent, brands, and industry stakeholders.
• Strategically expanding the lifestyle roster by identifying and acquiring top-tier talent.
• Overseeing the delivery of exceptional management services that drive value for both
creators and brands.
• Elevating the creator experience by fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth
opportunities.
• Provide tailored career guidance and growth strategies for each creator, aligned with their
personal brand and goals.
• Work cross-functionally with the agency, sales, influencer and accounts teams to deliver
seamless campaigns and initiatives.
• Represent the agency and its creators at industry events, networking opportunities, and
panels to build the agency's reputation.
• Monitor the success of partnerships and campaigns, leveraging data to provide actionable
feedback to both creators and brands.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to proactively attract high-demand talent.

Requirements
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in talent management, influencer marketing, or related
fields within the creator economy.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong
relationships with talent, brands, and stakeholders.
• Proven track record of managing high-profile talent and securing impactful brand
partnerships.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage high-profile creators, and oversee complex projects.
• Strong background in executing creator-led campaigns and partnerships with brands.
• Ability to identify trends and adapt strategies to capitalize on opportunities in the influencer
space.
• Expertise in negotiating contracts and securing win-win deals for creators and brands.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities
in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep understanding of platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitch, including
algorithms, audience behaviour, and trends.
• Strong team player who can work across departments to drive results.

Benefits
• 36 days holiday per year, including a 10-day block "reset", Christmas closure and birthday day
off.
• Ben Allowance - Subsidised bespoke benefits package giving you access to benefits you
want (Childcare, enhanced pension, healthcare, gym, Netflix, Deliveroo, you name it, it's on
there)
• Access to private medical healthcare and mental healthcare through Aviva Health Insurance;
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity policy and enhanced policies for same-sex and non-binary
couples.
• Enhanced compassionate leave so you can genuinely take the time you need.
• Flexible working hours give you an earlier start for an earlier finish or a later start for a later
finish. We want you to work in a way that works best for you and your life.
• Company away days!
• Community days - we give you time off to go support a cause you believe in!
• There are plenty of clubs/societies, and if we don't have something that suits you, you can
always suggest it.
• Holiday office closure & additional time off for religious holidays.