SVP, Talent Management

The Digital Dept.; United States; On-site; USD 170,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading influencer management agency is seeking a Senior Vice President of Talent Management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in talent management and influencer marketing, and will lead a team dedicated to the growth of digital talent careers. This role involves strategic oversight, collaboration with various teams, and driving new business opportunities. The position requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of the digital landscape, and the ability to build relationships with key industry players.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in talent management or digital strategy.
• Proven success in leadership roles managing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of talent managers.
• Oversee daily operations, including goal setting and hiring.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase deal flow.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Job description

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Human Resources Evangelist --Vice President of Human Resources @ Dolphin Entertainment

Our SVP of Talent Management is passionate, strategic, and an inspiring leader with a deep understanding of influencer marketing and digital talent management.

As the SVP of Talent Management, you'll bring vision, leadership, and a robust network to the industry’s premier influencer management agency. You will guide and grow a high-performing team dedicated to building the careers of exclusive digital talent, while also spearheading new business opportunities that drive revenue and brand partnerships.

As a member of the executive leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of the agency—developing talent, strengthening team collaboration, and expanding our sales pipeline through outbound efforts, strategic pitches, and industry relationships.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of motivated talent managers, providing strategic oversight and career development support.
• Inspire excellence across your team by setting a high standard for client service, thought leadership, and collaboration.
• Oversee daily operations for your department including goal setting, performance reviews, workflow optimization, and hiring.
• Act as the senior point of contact for exclusive talent—providing strategic input on brand opportunities, content direction, and long-term career planning.
• Collaborate closely with creative, brand, events, and execution teams to ensure seamless execution of campaigns and deliverables.

Sales & Business Development

• Proactively build outbound opportunities for talent managers by cultivating relationships with key brand partners, agencies, and platforms.
• Lead the ideation and packaging of new pitch concepts tailored to brand objectives and talent capabilities.
• Identify market trends, vertical-specific opportunities, and brand targets to develop proactive sales initiatives.
• Develop and execute strategies to increase inbound and outbound deal flow for exclusive clients—leveraging both personal networks and team outreach efforts.
• Represent the agency at industry events, pitch meetings, and networking opportunities to promote talent and agency services.
• Maintain and grow a pipeline of warm brand leads and support the talent team in upselling ongoing relationships into long-term partnerships.

Strategic Oversight & Innovation

• Lead cross-functional brainstorms to develop platform-appropriate concepts and integrated brand campaigns.
• Monitor the evolving digital landscape and apply innovations to strengthen client campaigns and agency service offerings.
• Partner with the executive team to identify new service verticals, internal tools, or business models that drive growth.
• Contribute to the broader strategic vision and planning alongside Co-CEOs and parent company initiatives.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, reporting to Co-CEOs and aligning departmental goals with company-wide strategy.
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure transparency, accountability, and cohesion in campaign execution.
• Partner with Co-CEOs on recruiting and retaining top-tier team members.
• Foster a strong, inclusive, and collaborative team culture grounded in mentorship, innovation, and accountability.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in talent management, influencer marketing, or digital strategy—agency or talent-first experience preferred.
• Proven success in leadership roles, with experience managing high-performing teams and scaling departments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and close deals across a range of verticals and social platforms.
• Deep understanding of social media, platform trends, FTC guidelines, and digital monetization strategies.
• Strong network of industry contacts across brand, agency, and entertainment sectors.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; a compelling presenter and strategic thinker.
• Skilled in project management, performance tracking, and team development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and bias for action.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Public Relations

• Industries

  Public Relations and Communications Services

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

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