What are the responsibilities and job description for the Talent Manager (Digital Creators) position at SUMO?
Job Ad: Talent Manager
Location: [LA, Austin, NY]
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, with performance-based incentives
About the Role
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Talent Agent to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll act as the primary point of contact for a roster of talented digital creators, helping them navigate the fast-paced world of content creation, monetisation, and brand partnerships.
You’ll be their champion, their strategist, and their go-to for career advice. This is an incredible opportunity to work in the heart of the creator economy and make a real impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of digital creators, understanding their goals and helping to shape their careers.
- Brand Partnerships: Identify, negotiate, and secure collaborations with top-tier brands that align with each creator's unique voice and audience.
- Strategic Growth: Work with creators to develop and execute long-term strategies to grow their personal brands, revenue streams, and audience engagement.
- Market Trends: Stay on top of industry trends, platform updates, and new opportunities in the digital content space to keep your clients ahead of the curve.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with other agents, managers, and support staff to ensure seamless communication and execution of client projects.
- Problem-Solving: Handle challenges with professionalism and creativity, whether it’s managing a crisis, resolving disputes, or adapting to shifting priorities.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who lives and breathes digital culture and understands the unique challenges and opportunities in the creator space.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in talent management (Management of Digital Creators)
- A strong network of contacts within the brand, agency, and/or digital media world.
- Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to secure top-tier deals for clients.
- An in-depth understanding of major social platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitch, etc.) and their monetisation models.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – you’re as comfortable pitching a brand as you are advising a creator.
*Applications in Recruitment or Talent Acquisition or HR won't be proceeded with*
SUMO are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender. As an employment agency, SUMO are fully committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all (both internally and on behalf of our clients).
*Thank you for your interest in the above vacancy. Please note - due to the high volume of CVs & applications we receive, we can't always get back to everyone, although we do try our best*
