Talent Manager

We are seeking a Talent Manager to join the Talent Management team at Currents to work with the Head of Talent and to secure effective influencer campaigns with measurable results for brands. Successful candidates must have 2+ years of agency or management experience and be familiar with content creators, social media channels (Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, etc), and building out digital marketing programs. Candidates should have an existing Roster of talent that they represent, and have an interest in developing their own Talent Roster at Currents.

Responsibilities:

  • Handle consistent communication with talent and provide counsel across all business matters, including social media, industry trends, brand extensions and growth trajectory

  • Leverage existing relationships with brand and agency contacts for deal flow and revenue quotas

  • Actively and reactively assist in ongoing talent pitches/project development, both for own clients as well as agency-wide

  • Along with support team, manage each project from inception to completion

  • Develop creative and strategic program ideas with talent’s strengths/successes and development goals in mind

  • Represent talent in contract negotiations

  • Provide insight and research/discover new talent

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ Years actively managing a Roster of talent as the primary point of contact for all business inquiries

  • Superior communication, writing and verbal skills with an ability to consult with executive management

  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and extremely organized

  • Ability to meet deadlines and possess follow-through

  • Confidence and ability to negotiate deals and understand deal memos between talent and brands

  • Marketing savvy, problem-solving and pop culturally aware

  • Creative thinker who can brainstorm innovative ideas/strategies

  • Positive attitude and strong social skills in speaking to talent and brands