Talent Manager Jobs
What does a Talent Manager do?
A Talent Manager in the creator economy and entertainment space acts as the primary business representative for a roster of creators, influencers, broadcasters, or entertainers. Day-to-day, they source and negotiate brand partnerships and booking deals, develop long-term career strategies for their talent, and serve as the main point of contact between clients and brands, agencies, or platforms. They track industry trends to identify new opportunities, manage contract negotiations, and coordinate with legal, finance, and marketing teams to deliver campaigns. In digital-first or influencer-focused roles, they also advise talent on content strategy, audience growth, and platform diversification.
Key responsibilities
- Manage and grow a roster of creators, influencers, or entertainers as their primary business representative
- Source, pitch, and negotiate brand partnership and sponsorship deals on behalf of talent
- Develop and execute long-term career strategies tailored to each client's goals and audience
- Coordinate bookings, appearances, and campaign deliverables across brands and platforms
- Build and maintain relationships with brands, agencies, casting directors, and platform partners
- Advise talent on content strategy, platform growth, and audience monetization opportunities
Skills & tools
Education & background
No fixed degree requirement; backgrounds in marketing, communications, entertainment management, or business are common, portfolio of managed talent and deal history often matters more.
Career path
Associate or Junior Talent Manager → Talent Manager → Senior Talent Manager → Head of Talent or VP of Partnerships; some specialise by vertical (entertainment, digital/creator, broadcast, sports) or move into agency leadership or independent management.
Salary
Talent Manager jobs
