Senior Coordinator, Partnerships, Creators

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programmes

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

401k retirement plan with matching

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Ancillary benefits including life and

Commuter benefits for travel

Job summary

THE·TEAM is seeking a seasoned Talent Manager to represent digital talent across sports, lifestyle and entertainment. You will manage day-to-day business, campaigns, and brand development for clients, partnering with senior executives across divisions to drive opportunities.

The role requires 3–5+ years in talent management/influencer marketing, strong leadership, and deep social media knowledge with a readiness to work nights and weekends as needed. Travel about 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of talent management/influencer marketing experience.
• 1–2 years of experience managing a team.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Deep knowledge of social media platforms from business and consumer perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and represent digital talent across sports, lifestyle and entertainment.
• Own and track multiple brand deals and campaigns.
• Work onsite with talent at events and be present for key meetings and activations.
• Source, manage and service digital partnerships and oversee talent brand productions.
• Regularly update senior executives on activities and workstreams for clients.

Skills

Talent management

Influencer marketing

Team management

Communication skills

Discretion

Flexibility

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Social media monitoring tools

Job description

About the Role

The role involves representing a roster of exclusive multi-facilitated digital talent spanning numerous cultural passion areas and creator formats, and managing the day‑day business, campaigns and brand development for represented talent. It includes sourcing, managing and executing digital partnerships, personal development, brand outreach and new talent acquisition alongside senior executives across agency divisions. This position sits within THE·TEAM, a talent representation and marketing company operating across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit and represent digital talent, with a focus across sports, lifestyle and entertainment.
• Own and track multiple deals with brands.
• Work onsite with talent at events, and be live, onsite and in person for important talent meetings and activations.
• Source, manage and service digital partnerships for represented clients, and assist in the oversight and execution of productions for talent brand partnerships.
• 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.
• Identify, establish and maintain relationships with new brands, and identify and manage inbound opportunities across multiple clients, including clients represented by other agents when appropriate.
• Work closely with agents and other employees across the Talent division and with other departments to drive opportunities and enhance clients’ day‑to‑day businesses, brands and personal ventures.
• Supervise, train and develop staff, including managing workload, projects and performance management, while creating an environment that fosters growth and working closely with the team to achieve department goals.
• Stay informed on the creator economy, the latest social trends for digital creators, and companies/products looking for partnerships, and proactively identify new and emerging creators for discussion with senior executives.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3-5+ 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.
• Deep knowledge of social media from a business and consumer perspective, including advanced knowledge of X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and Facebook.
• Familiarity with social media monitoring metrics.
• Working knowledge of new media platforms from a business and consumer perspective.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact positively with all types of people.
• A professional demeanour when talking to clients.
• Outstanding organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Superb teamwork and team management skills.
• Extreme discretion, including the ability to handle confidential information, maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations, and exercise discretion, sound judgement and significant initiative.
• 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.
• Eagerness to be part of a fast‑paced startup and help grow a next generation talent agency.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

Preferred Skills

• Agency experience is preferred for the talent management/influencer marketing experience.

Salary

• $75k - $85k base salary, plus bonus potential if applicable for role.
• Actual base salary is dependent on factors including market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialised skills/training, education, level of responsibility, budgetary considerations and tenure at the company; the listed salary range is one component of the total compensation package.

Benefits & Perks

• Professional development programmes, including learning and development opportunities, mentorship and career advancement support.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k retirement plan with contribution matching.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary benefits including critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance and 529 plans.
• Commuter benefits for travel and commuting needs, where available.

About the Company

THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Shaped by a belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM says it leads with intelligence, ideas and influence.