Talent Agent

MBC Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking a Talent Manager to oversee talent management, develop marketing strategies, and maintain relationships with production houses and industry stakeholders. The ideal candidate must be fluent in Arabic, have excellent English skills, and possess at least 5 years of experience in talent management or the media industry. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential, as well as a positive work ethic. This role is situated in Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in talent management or media industry.
• Good relations with production houses and actors.
• Strong network and connections with production houses, agencies, and industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Managing Talents when requested by Management.
• Track all news related to industry and generate reports daily & weekly.
• Search for Talents through different channels including TikTok and Instagram.

Skills

Fluent in Arabic

Excellent command of English

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Team-oriented work approach

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing Talents when requested by Management
• Track all news related to industry and generate reports daily & weekly bases from online sources
• Search for Talents through different channels including online platforms, such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and others and evaluate each talent
• Secure commercial opportunities including sales, product placements, endorsements, and collaborations
• Develop and implement marketing, PR, and branding strategies for talents
• Help in searching for music, gather information related to talents and songs from different producers on regular basis
• Build and maintain strong relationships with production houses, brands, and industry stakeholders
• Work closely with internal teams (Media, casting and Business development) to maximize exposure and opportunities for talents
• Handling Talent schedule and activities

Requirements

• Fluent in Arabic with an excellent command of English
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in talent management or media industry
• Good relations with production houses and actors and good knowledge in A&R is a plus
• Strong network and connections with production houses, agencies, and industry professionals
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• Positive, team-oriented work approach and work ethic