Talent Manager - Unscripted & Digital

SUMO; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management agency in Greater London seeks an experienced Unscripted & Digital Talent Manager to develop and manage talent across various digital platforms, including YouTube and TikTok. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in talent management and excellent negotiation skills. Responsibilities include signing talent, developing career strategies, and securing high-value opportunities. This role offers an opportunity to shape the careers of diverse creators in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in digital & unscripted talent management.
• Strong knowledge of unscripted TV formats and digital content trends.
• Proven track record of developing talent careers.

Responsibilities

• Sign emerging and established talent across various platforms.
• Develop personalized career strategies for each talent.
• Guide talent on creating and packaging original content.
• Build strong industry relationships with various stakeholders.
• Secure and negotiate deals for talent.

Skills

Digital talent management

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Communication

Knowledge of social media

Job description

The Unscripted & Digital Talent Manager is responsible for identifying, developing, and managing talent across unscripted television, digital entertainment, and emerging media platforms. This role bridges the worlds of traditional broadcast, streaming, and social-first content, guiding creators and on-camera personalities to grow their careers while securing high-value opportunities across multiple formats.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sign emerging and established talent across unscripted TV, streaming, YouTube, TikTok, podcasts, and other digital platforms
• Develop personalized career strategies that align with each talent’s brand, creative strengths, and long-term goals
• Guide talent on creating and packaging original unscripted and digital content, including series concepts, branded content, and partnerships
• Build and maintain strong industry relationships with producers, agents, casting executives, brand partners, and platforms
• Secure and negotiate deals including hosting gigs, development agreements, digital campaigns, live events, endorsements, and collaborations
• Manage schedules, contracts, assets, and communications on behalf of talent

MAIN REQUIREMENTS

• 3+ years experience in digital & unscripted talent management
• Strong knowledge of unscripted TV formats, social media ecosystems, and digital content trends
• Proven track record of developing and monetizing talent careers
• Excellent negotiation, relationship-building, and communication skills

SUMO are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender. As an employment agency, SUMO are fully committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all (both internally and on behalf of our clients).

Thank you for your interest in the above vacancy. Please note - due to the high volume of CVs & applications we receive, we can't always get back to everyone, although we do try our best!