Senior Talent Manager

WorkInProgress; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Talent Manager to oversee all aspects of talent management for various media productions. This role is pivotal in estimating costs, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with union regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in talent management, strong communication skills, and a keen eye for detail. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and collaboration while enjoying comprehensive health benefits, 401k contributions, and the flexibility of remote work days. If you are passionate about talent management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

401k contribution

Paid time off

Remote work days

Bonus

Personal development credits

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in talent management or agency.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Estimate talent costs and communicate updates to production teams.
• Negotiate contracts with creators and maintain relationships with talent agents.
• Review contracts and manage talent audits.

Skills

Talent Management

Contract Negotiation

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Job description

A WorkInProgress Senior Talent Manager is responsible for all financial and business affairs aspects of talent management for TV, radio, social, and other integrated productions. A Senior Talent Manager serves as an expert and main point of contact for all talent matters, including talent estimates, negotiations, residuals, music rights, SAG/AFTRA/AFM, and other union rules/regulations.

Responsibilities

• Estimate talent session and talent reuse/residual costs, holding fees on both a project and forecasted annual basis; communicate regular updates and reporting to our director of Video Production and the Strategy team.
• Conduct outreach and contract negotiations with creators in the social space for content licensing and new content creation.
• Determine accurate classification of all talent fees (e.g., industrial vs. commercial, internet vs. TV, principal vs. background, etc.) and make necessary adjustments.
• Lead contact with the TEAM talent payment platform and staff, including hands-on knowledge of TEAM’s TOCS system.
• Vet celebrity and influencer backgrounds during concepting to identify potential brand risks.
• Prepare talent completion reports, review invoices/billings, and resolve union or labor claims.
• Build and maintain relationships with talent agents, negotiating costs and terms including overscale agreements.
• Coordinate with media/traffic to obtain flight schedules and GRP counts for residual payment estimates and fee payments.
• Negotiate and book celebrities with third-party talent houses, and handle contract completion.
• Maintain records of aired content, including production year, expiration, and usage details.
• Create and track talent/music renewal estimates and extensions.
• Stay updated on SAG and other union rules and regulations.
• Negotiate and process union requests, exceptions, and waivers with SAG.
• Handle claims and disputes with SAG, AFM, AFTRA, and manage talent audits.
• Review contracts, deal memos, and legal documents with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with offshore talent agreements is a plus.
• Proactively improve talent management processes and educate team members.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant agency or industry experience in talent management.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Positive work attitude, respectful of colleagues, clients, and partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record in production teams, demonstrated through a portfolio.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

$110,000 - $155,000 a year

WIP Perks and Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, 401k contribution, paid time off, remote work days, bonus, and personal development credits.

About Us

We believe every brand and person should be a work in progress. Founded in 2016, we help brands innovate and create memorable advertising. We value smart, creative, and humble individuals committed to meaningful work. Our Boulder office requires in-person work on Tuesdays and Thursdays.