Talent Manager – Originals

Role Overview

• Build, manage and maintain strong relations with key partners in the music, film, TV, literary industries globally
• Develop and nurture relationships with publicists, PR agencies, film studios, record labels, agents and management teams
• Manage incoming celebrity opportunities and proactively outreach for new opportunities
• Share these opportunities with the relevant internal teams and push forward responses, looping in relevant teams once secured
• Work cross-functionally with Originals, Studios, Marketing, Social, Editorial and Commercial teams to deliver talent against project briefs and targets
• Communicate key stats & figures in our reports to external talent teams & internal teams involved in activations
• Conduct regular research on potential new talent and be proactive in spotting and seizing opportunities to engage new and existing talent
• Ensure seamless delivery of talent shoots by coordinating internal stakeholders and external representatives
• Work directly with talent, their management teams and publicists to develop opportunities to connect talent with our audiences from original formats like Snack Wars and Agree to Disagree, factual formats like Minutes With to Honesty Box, red carpet moments for premieres & awards shows and more
• Work with Marketing on specific projects to deliver talent for campaigns and activations
• Oversee contracting, usage rights, deliverables and approvals for paid partnerships where required
• Support the Talent Lead in delivering talent for commercial briefs and sponsored campaigns
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of internal talent processes
• Help define and strengthen how the talent function operates across the business
• Contribute to long-term talent strategy across Originals

Requirements

• Experience in talent relations, bookings and/or management
• Experience working with youth-focussed brands or publishers
• Strong experience in communicating with PR agencies, film studios, management, agents etc.
• Experience working with high profile talent – particularly within the junket space
• Proven track record of building and maintaining industry relationships
• Strong negotiation, communication and organizational skills
• Deep understanding of pop culture, current trends and emerging talent
• Knowledge of the entertainment industry, spanning music, film, influencers, comedy, tv and sport
• Comfortable with contracting talent & usage rights/deliverables when needed for paid for activity

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities