Senior Manager, Talent Relations

Forbes Media LLC.; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Relations to join the Forbes Creator Network. You will drive growth of our talent recommendation engine and secure creators for advertiser, content and events needs.

Preference for West Coast with Los Angeles area; remote candidates in eligible states are also considered. You will be a key connector between talent, agencies, and Forbes' premium brand opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in talent management or related fields.
• Experience booking and negotiating talent for branded content.
• Strong network with talent managers, digital agents, publicists.
• Highly organized with talent databases and casting decks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure creators and hosts for advertiser, content, and live events opportunities.
• Source, pitch, and book high-profile hosts and digital creators.
• Develop and scale a creator correspondent program.
• Manage and maintain the creator roster and data.
• Nurture relationships with agencies, management firms, and independent creators.

Skills

Talent management

Talent relations

Casting

Negotiation

Job description

Forbes is an iconic global media brand that has symbolized success for over a century. Fueled by journalism that informs and inspires, Forbes spotlights the doers and doings shaping industries, achieving success and making an impact on the world. Forbes connects and convenes the most influential communities ranging from billionaires, business leaders and rising entrepreneurs to creators and innovators. The Forbes brand reaches more than 140 million people monthly worldwide through its trusted journalism, signature ForbesLive events and 49 licensed local editions in 81 countries.

Forbes is seeking a Senior Manager, Talent Relations to join the Forbes Creator Network team. Reporting to the VP of Forbes Creator Network, you will drive the growth of our talent recommendation engine and secure compelling creators and hosts to meet our advertiser, content and events strategic needs. You are a critical connector between top-tier talent, industry representation, and premium brand opportunities. You will be deeply embedded in the creator economy – building new talent opportunities from scratch, maintaining and growing our extensive internal roster, and representing the Creator Network on the ground.

Preference will be given to candidates based on the West Coast, with the Los Angeles area preferred. We are also open to remote candidates based in one of the states that we actively recruit from.

Responsibilities

• Talent Recommendation: Support and optimize our proprietary talent recommendation workflow, strategically identifying the right creators and influential talent for upcoming advertiser, content and live events opportunities.
• Host & Talent Booking: Source, pitch, and secure high-profile hosts and digital creators to align with advertiser needs and premium branded content initiatives.
• Program Development: Build and scale a new creator correspondent program to expand our on‑ground media presence and event coverage.
• Roster & Library Management: Manage and maintain our comprehensive creator roster, ensuring data, metrics, and talent archetypes are up‑to‑date for cross‑functional pitching.
• Agency & Industry Relations: Nurture and expand ongoing relationships with top talent agencies, management firms, and independent digital creators. This includes attending creator economy meetups and industry events to source fresh talent, discover rising stars, and elevate Forbes in the creator space.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience: 5‑7 years of experience in talent management, talent relations, casting, or within a digital talent agency.
• Location: Open to all eligible remote locations with preference towards Los Angeles, a major West Coast city or New York City.
• Booking Track Record: Proven success booking and negotiating talent for branded content, digital series, advertising campaigns, or hosting roles.
• Industry Rolodex: An existing network of relationships with talent managers, digital agents, publicists, and independent digital creators.
• Data & Organization: Highly organized with experience managing talent databases, roster libraries, or casting decks smoothly under tight deadlines.
• High EQ: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently navigate the unique personalities and needs of high‑profile creators and corporate clients.

The annual base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $110,000

This role may evolve over time. While this job description outlines the primary responsibilities, additional duties may be assigned as business needs change.

Forbes is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and uses our various platforms to help the world build back with equity at its core.

Forbes is an equal opportunity employer.