Agent, Creators

Global Sports Jobs Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

401k with matching

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Job summary

The TEAM is a global agency at the intersection of sports, entertainment and culture, headquartered in Los Angeles. This role focuses on recruiting and representing exclusive digital talent, managing day-to-day business and brand development, and sourcing digital partnerships and talent development with senior executives across divisions.

You will source, manage and execute digital partnerships, supervise staff, and collaborate with SVPs to achieve department goals.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of social media from a business and consumer perspective, including X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and Facebook.
• Familiarity with social media monitoring metrics.
• 4–5+ years of talent management/influencer marketing experience.
• 1–2 years of experience managing a team of direct reports.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and represent digital talent across a broad range of passions (fitness, health, fashion, family, beauty, etc.).
• Provide services including sourcing, managing and servicing digital partnerships for talent.
• Stay informed on the creator economy and partnerships.
• Identify, establish and maintain relationships with new brands to work with digital talent.
• Work with SVPs and other Talent division staff to drive opportunities for clients.
• Supervise, train and develop staff while fostering growth.
• Own and track multiple deals and oversee productions for talent brand partnerships.
• Regularly update senior executives on activities and workstreams for clients.

Skills

Social media knowledge

Team management

Communication skills

Discretion

Scheduling flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Start-up mindset

Relationship building

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience

Job description

About the Role

THE·TEAM operates at the epicentre of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities. This role focuses on recruiting and representing exclusive digital talent, managing day-to-day business and brand development for represented talent, and sourcing, managing and executing digital partnerships, personal development, brand outreach and new talent acquisition alongside senior executives across agency divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit and represent digital talent, with a focus across a broad set of passions, including but not limited to fitness, health and wellness, fashion, family, beauty, etc.
• Provide a variety of services for represented clients, including but not limited to sourcing, managing and servicing digital partnerships for talent.
• Stay informed on the creator economy and companies/products looking for partnerships.
• Identify, establish and maintain relationships with new brands to work with digital talent (whether represented by employee or others).
• Work closely with agents and other employees across the Talent division, as requested, to help drive opportunities for clients represented by others who are interested in digital marketing.
• Supervise, train and develop staff (e.g., managing workload, delegating responsibilities, managing projects and performance management) while also creating an environment that fosters growth.
• Work closely with SVPs in achieving department goals.
• Stay informed on the latest social trends for digital creators.
• Remain at the forefront of the creator landscape, regularly and proactively identifying new and emerging creators and discussing the same with the SVPs.
• Integrate with other departments to enhance and grow clients' day-to-day businesses, brands and personal ventures.
• Identify and manage inbound opportunities across multiple clients, including identifying clients represented by other agents if necessary and appropriate.
• Own and track multiple deals while using and enhancing the company’s internal systems.
• Assist in the oversight and execution of productions for talent brand partnerships. Be live, onsite and in person for important talent meetings and activations.
• Regularly update senior executives on activities and workstreams for clients.
• Work with Talent legal, accounting and operations teams to ensure proper deal execution and payment.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of social media from a business and consumer perspective, including but not limited to advanced knowledge of X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and Facebook.
• Familiarity with social media monitoring metrics.
• 4-5+ years of talent management/influencer marketing experience.
• 1-2 years of experience managing a team of direct reports.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Working knowledge of new media platforms from a business and consumer perspective.
• Superb teamwork and team management skills.
• Extreme discretion: ability to handle confidential information.
• Requires considerable flexibility in scheduling and the willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.
• High emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact positively with all types of people.
• A professional demeanor when talking to clients.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Eagerness to be part of a fast-paced start-up and help grow a next generation talent agency.
• Willingness and ability to travel, often with short notice (about 20% of the time).

Preferred Skills

• Agency experience is preferred.

Workplace

• Onsite presence required for important talent meetings and activations.

Salary

• Base salary range: $90k, plus bonus potential if applicable for role.
• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialised skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company, etc.

Benefits & Perks

• Professional Development: learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off: generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Parental Leave: paid parental leave.
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary benefits: critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more.
• Commuter Benefits: support for travel and commuting needs, where available.

About the Company

THE·TEAM operates at the epicentre of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, THE·TEAM's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney.