Growth Manager, Creators

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Wasserman works with iconic sports and media figures across the world in every major sport, utilizing our extensive influence to maximize negotiations and create meaningful opportunities for our clients across teams, leagues, brands, content and live events.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70+ cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

Job Description

Job Purpose: Recruits and represents a roster of exclusive multi-facilitated digital talent encompassing numerous cultural passion areas and creator formats. Manages the day-to-day business and brand development for represented talent, as requested. Supports in the growth of talent’s market value and brand value.

Duties: 

• Recruit and represent digital talent, with a focus across a broad set of passion, including, but not limited to fitness, health and wellness, fashion, family, beauty, etc.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for a roster of digital creators.
• Develop and execute personalized career strategies to build, scale, and elevate talent brands.
• Identify opportunities for talent growth through means including but not limited to digital strategy, creative content, PR initiatives, and innovative partnerships.
• Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders across entertainment, sports, music and other important industries / verticals that allow you properly navigate the career’s of your talent.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure a cohesive approach to talent development and brand enhancement.
• Regularly analyze talent performance, providing strategic insights and recommendations for continuous brand and market value growth.
• Foster strong and supportive relationships with creators, ensuring open communication and alignment with their personal and professional goals.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor analysis, and emerging opportunities within the digital and creator economy to offer proactive guidance.
• Identify, establish and maintain relationships across sports, entertainment, music digital talent (whether represented by employee or others).
• Work closely with agents and other employees across the Talent division, as requested, to help drive opportunities for clients represented.
• Stay informed on the latest social trends for digital creators.
• Remain at the forefront of the creator landscape, regularly and proactively identifying new and emerging creators.
• Be live, onsite and in person for important talent meetings and activations.
• Regularly update senior executives on activities and workstreams for clients.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of social media from a business and consumer perspective, including but not limited to advanced knowledge of X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Snapchat and Facebook.
• Familiarity with social media monitoring metrics.
• 3-5+ years of direct talent management/influencer marketing experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience.
• Working knowledge of new media platforms from a business and consumer perspective.
• Superb teamwork and team management skills.
• Extreme discretion: ability to handle confidential information.
• Requires considerable flexibility in scheduling and the willingness to work nights and weekends as needed.
• High emotional intelligence and demonstrated ability to build strong interpersonal relationships.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact positively with all types of people.
• A professional demeanor when talking to clients.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Eagerness to be part of a fast-paced start up and help grow a next generation talent agency.
• Willingness and ability to travel, often with short notice.
• Ability to anticipate problems and manage others’ expectations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations. Ability to exercise discretion, sound judgment and significant initiative.

Base salary range: $70K - $100k depending on experience, plus bonus potential if applicable for r