Model and Talent Scout

W Talent NYC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

W Talent NYC in New York City seeks a full-time Model and Talent Scout to identify and recruit emerging talent, conduct interviews, and evaluate suitability for opportunities across the arts and entertainment industries.

The role combines in-person scouting in the NYC metropolitan area with flexible remote work, requiring strong relationship-building, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams to place talent with the right clients.

Qualifications

• Experience identifying potential talent and assessing abilities.
• Strong communication to build relationships with talent and industry professionals.
• Experience hiring and interviewing to manage recruitment processes.
• Organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple candidates.
• Ability to work in-person within the NYC area and remotely as needed.
• Preferred experience in talent management, scouting, casting, or recruitment.
• Interest in arts, modeling, or entertainment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and scout emerging talent across modeling and related fields.
• Conduct interviews and evaluations to assess fit for opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with aspiring models, actors, and industry pros.
• Manage recruitment processes and collaborate with teams to pair talent with opportunities.

Skills

Talent scouting

Communication

Interviewing

Time management

Remote work capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Business

Job description

Company Description

W Talent NYC is a dynamic organization located in New York City with a strong presence in the US and internationally. The company specializes in identifying and developing exceptional talent, offering tailored services to meet the unique needs of its clients. With a commitment to professionalism and excellence, W Talent NYC connects skilled individuals with opportunities that align with their goals. Their mission is to empower both talent and clients through a seamless scouting and recruiting process.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Model and Talent Scout, based in the New York City Metropolitan Area with opportunities for remote work. The primary responsibilities include identifying and scouting emerging talent, conducting interviews and evaluations, and building relationships with aspiring models, actors, and industry professionals. The Talent Scout will also manage the recruitment process and collaborate with various teams to pair talent with appropriate opportunities. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Talent Scouting and Recruiting skills with an eye for identifying potential and assessing abilities
• Strong Communication skills to build relationships with talent and industry professionals
• Hiring and Interviewing skills to manage the recruitment process effectively
• Proven organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple candidates and projects simultaneously
• Ability to work both in-person within the New York City Metropolitan Area and remotely as needed
• Relevant experience in talent management, scouting, casting, or recruitment is preferred
• Passion for the arts, modeling, or entertainment industry is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business, or a related field is advantageous