Talent Manager / Jr. Talent Manager

Whalar Group; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent management agency is looking for a Talent Manager / Jr Talent Manager in New York. The ideal candidate should have strong commercial acumen, excellent communication skills, and experience in the creator economy. Responsibilities include managing a roster of creators, negotiating brand partnerships, and supporting talent growth. The role offers a salary range of $60,000 to $110,000, plus comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision

25 days of PTO

401k up to 4% matching

Monthly phone/internet reimbursement

Yearly professional development stipend

New joiner home office allowance

Fertility benefits

Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave

Volunteer days

Identity theft protection and legal assistance

Qualifications

• Proven track record of signing and retaining talent clients.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a roster of Talent.
• Lead and manage brand partnerships.
• Negotiate and manage commercial contracts.
• Cultivate new brand relationships.
• Plan and execute events for Talent.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Creative mindset

New business generation

Digital advertising knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Position: Talent Manager / Jr Talent Manager

Location: This is a work-from-home position; however, the expectation is that you are located in either LA or the NY tri-state region.

Sixteenth, part of Whalar Group, is one of the leading, global, 360° Creator talent management companies. As the home of good influence, we are dedicated to building long-term, strategic partnerships that help Creators fulfill their professional and human potential. We believe in promoting positivity and purpose — enabling Creators to deliver culturally relevant content, achieve deeper audience engagement, and build lasting careers.

Our team represents a diverse roster of 300+ Creators across all platforms and verticals like comedy, food, beauty, parenting, gaming, entrepreneurship, wellness, and more. Sixteenth is a company within Whalar Group, the only end-to-end ecosystem that empowers Creators with career development, community, learning, measurement and data tools, and brand partnerships. This means we are positioned to meet and expand Creators' ambitions and potential. Learn more about Sixteenth at www.sixteenth.com.

About the role

As a Talent Manager (or Junior Talent Manager, depending on experience), you will play a key role in building and managing your own roster of creators. You will be responsible for identifying and unlocking opportunities that enable your talent to diversify and grow their revenue streams across multiple verticals.

This is a strategic and hands-on role suited for someone deeply embedded in the creator economy, digital marketing, social media, content creation, or adjacent industries. The ideal candidate brings an existing network of brand and agency contacts, along with strong industry insight and a passion for helping talent grow their personal brands and businesses.

Success in this role requires someone who can think big and act small—someone who understands the broader shifts in the industry, while remaining detail-oriented, persistent, and results-driven in day-to-day execution.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage your own roster of Talent, including developing 1–5 year strategic plans tailored to their career growth.
• Collaborate with Talent Publicists, Model Bookers, and other commercial team members to support Talent across all aspects of their business.
• Lead and manage brand partnerships across multiple verticals such as ambassadorships, publishing, content development and syndication, product licensing, IP development, and long-term brand building.
• Negotiate and manage commercial contracts and partnerships, ensuring alignment with each Talent's vision and goals.
• Project manage brand campaigns from briefing through execution, overseeing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination.
• Cultivate new brand relationships that align with each Talent's positioning and long-term objectives.
• Leverage key industry relationships and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the digital and social media landscape, including platforms like Amazon, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Support Talent in expanding their off-platform presence, including opportunities within the broader entertainment industry.
• Plan and execute events such as Talent launch parties and brand activations.
• Develop case studies and post-campaign reports to share with brand partners and stakeholders.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed, based on the evolving priorities of your Talent roster.

Qualifications

• Balance of commercial acumen and a creative mindset
• Proven record of generating new business and selling
• Proven track record of signing and retaining talent clients
• Fluent understanding of marketing, with a focus on digital advertising and or PR
• Demonstrated preexisting relationships with influencers and experience in digital platforms, content development, PR, social media, editorial and consumer marketing
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good understanding of commercial contracts
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Flexibility to take calls and respond to emails outside of office hours
• Great interpersonal skills and ability to forge strong relationships with people at all levels

Salary and benefits

The salary range for this role is 60,000 - 110,000 and serves as a general guideline reflecting the potential compensation for the role. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as the candidate\'s experience, expertise, alignment with the position\'s requirements, and budget approvals.

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 25 days of PTO + sick days + winter break
• 401k up to 4% matching
• Monthly phone / internet reimbursement
• Yearly professional development stipend
• New joiner home office allowance
• Fertility benefits
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Volunteer days
• Identity theft protection and legal assistance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Extra voluntary life insurance policy
• Voluntary hospital and critical illness insurance
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Employee resource groups

Our values

At Whalar Group, diversity, equity, and inclusion DEI is our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar Group since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers.

Equal opportunity

Whalar Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.