Job Title: Talent Manager

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Remote (USA)

About Whalar

Are you an independent strategic thinker? A problem-solver? Are you curious about what’s happening in culture? Do you want to work with people who are passionate about what they do? Welcome to Whalar. We are a creator commerce company that works with Creators & Influencers, global brands and social platforms to deliver award winning creative and content, manage talent and build proprietary technology to empower the creator economy. We are passionate, curious and independently minded. 

Over the past few years, we have built a diverse, successful and fast growing global business. We are fortunate to work with some of the world’s best known brands. Our reputation and commitment to excellence has enabled us to become a preferred partner of TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Twitter and Snap. We have a dedicated team of engineers building innovative technology and we have the unique opportunity to support the growing careers of many of the rising stars and most talented creators in the business. 

We believe this is a rare chance to join a truly special team and to help us shape the future of a highly respected, growth oriented business that is committed to doing well by doing good.

The Role:

Reporting into the Founder & President, C Talent @ Whalar, this is an amazing opportunity to manage and develop the careers of a growing roster of Deaf and Disabled influencers/talent. You will be a big part of creating more representation for accessibility and disability in media, advertising and entertainment business. We are changing the way people view disability on a global scale.

Responsibilities

• Represent and manage a roster of Deaf and Disabled talent, influencers, athletes, acts, etc.

• Work across multiple ambassador brand partnerships, fiction and non-fiction publishing, content development, content distribution/syndication, product licensing, IP development and long-term brand building
• Grow brand campaigns into long-term partnerships
• Handle internal and external commercial contracts for talent 
• Negotiate talents commercial partnerships in all areas of the business
• Project manage brand campaigns from start to completion 
• Have key knowledge and contacts within the digital space, including Networks, key partners such as Amazon, YouTube and other social media platforms
• Generate new relationships with talents' desired brands

Required Skills

• Strong experience managing talent/influencers and enjoys developing and cultivating talent
• Has a strong connection to the disabled community and wants to see a more inclusive future for disabled people.
• Proven record of generating new business and selling
• Fluent understanding of marketing, with a focus on digital advertising and/or PR
• Demonstrate 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 
• Have a good understanding of commercial contracts 
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously 
• In addition to the usual hours you will be required to take calls and respond to emails outside of office hours so flexibility is key
• Great interpersonal skills, able to forge strong relationships with people of all levels (internally & externally) 

Whalar is on a mission to ‘Liberate the Creative Voice’ by connecting brands to creators with influence and democratizing the creative process. You might have seen some of our work with brands such as Gucci, Amazon, Estee Lauder, Facebook, Universal Music Group, Unilever, and Dubai Tourism. We’re an official marketing partner of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitter and are setting new benchmarks in the influencer marketing space

Whalar is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Whalar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.