Job Title: Talent Manager / Senior Talent Manager
Work Location: Hybrid, Farringdon, London, UK
Start Date: ASAP
Sixteenth, part of Whalar Group, is one of the leading, global, 360° Creator talent management companies. As the home of “good influence,” we’re dedicated to building long-term, strategic partnerships that help Creators fulfill their professional and human potential. We believe in promoting positivity and purpose — enabling Creators to deliver culturally relevant content, achieve deeper audience engagement, and build lasting careers.
Andy Warhol once predicted that everyone would have fifteen minutes of fame. We're here to give creators their Sixteenth minute — and beyond. Learn more about Sixteenth: www.sixteenth.com.
About the role:Sixteenth is looking for a Talent Manager/Senior Talent Manager to represent and grow a roster of Creators. In this role, you will help shape the professional brand and commercial strategy of your assigned talent, identifying opportunities, building strong industry relationships, and securing partnerships that drive meaningful growth for both creators and brands.
You’ll play a key role in expanding commercial opportunities for your roster while helping strengthen Sixteenth’s position within the creator economy. This role is an exciting opportunity to join the home of “good influence” and one of the world’s leading global, 360° Creator talent management companies.
What your day might look like:- Managing and growing a roster of creators, helping guide their commercial strategy and identifying partnerships that align with their voice, audience, and long-term ambitions.
- Identifying, pitching, and negotiating brand partnerships that drive revenue while creating meaningful collaborations between creators and brands.
- Building strong relationships across brands, agencies, and partners within your vertical to unlock new opportunities for your talent.
- Acting as a strategic advisor to your creators—supporting them with career development, brand positioning, and commercial growth.
- Working alongside the Talent Director to expand your roster by identifying emerging creators with strong cultural relevance and commercial potential.
- Leading negotiations and overseeing the successful delivery of campaigns and partnerships from pitch through execution.
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members, potentially managing a Talent Associate responsible for campaign execution and helping develop a Talent Manager.
- Contributing to the broader talent team by supporting training, team structure, and overall roster growth across the division.
- Experience working in talent management or a related field such as influencer partnerships, digital advertising, PR, or creator marketing.
- A strong understanding of the creator economy and how creators, platforms, brands, and audiences connect.
- A commercially driven mindset, with a track record of generating new business and securing partnerships.
- The ability to balance business instincts with creativity—spotting opportunities that make sense strategically and culturally.
- A strong passion for the creator landscape and curiosity about how platforms and creator-led media continue to evolve.
- Someone who is proactive, self-directed, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced environment.
- A team player who is coachable, open to feedback, and always looking to improve.
- Humility and a “no task is too small” mindset when supporting creators and the broader team.
- Some experience leading or mentoring others, with an interest in helping develop junior team members.
- A natural relationship builder who enjoys connecting with people and growing a strong professional network.
Based in Farringdon, London, we embrace a flexible hybrid model. We ask our team to work from the office two to three days a week, with Tuesday and Thursday serving as our "anchor days." These days are dedicated to collaborating in person and celebrating Sixteenth’s vibrant culture together
Our values:At Whalar Group, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement; it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar Group since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers. Learn more.
Our benefits and perks:Whalar Group provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments and experiences so employees can work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.
- Private medical insurance
- Health cash plan
- 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
- Private pension scheme
- Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
- Professional development stipend
- New joiner Home office allowance
- Enhanced maternity (up to 22 weeks) / paternity (up 16 weeks) leave
- Reduced fee gym membership (next to office location)
- Life Assurance
- Workplace Nursery Scheme
- Volunteer days
- Social programs
Skills Required
- Experience in talent management or a related field such as influencer partnerships, digital advertising, PR, or creator marketing.
- Strong understanding of the creator economy and relationships among creators, platforms, brands, and audiences.
- Commercially driven mindset with a track record of generating new business and securing partnerships.
- Ability to balance business instincts with creativity and identify strategically and culturally relevant opportunities.
- Passion for the creator landscape and curiosity about evolving platforms and creator-led media.
- Proactive, self-directed approach and comfort taking ownership in a fast-paced environment.
- Team-oriented, coachable, and open to feedback.
- Humility and willingness to handle a broad range of tasks supporting creators and the team.
- Experience leading or mentoring others, with interest in developing junior team members.
- Strong relationship-building skills and interest in developing a professional network.
Whalar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Whalar and has not been reviewed or approved by Whalar.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and time-off practices are characterized as generous, including about 25 days of vacation, separate sick days, and an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s. Perks such as half-day Fridays, birthday PTO, paid volunteer days, and work-from-abroad options further enhance rest and flexibility.
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Parental & Family Support — Family policies are described as robust, with paid parental leave up to 16 weeks/four months and added offerings like fertility support. Family medical leave and broader family-focused benefits are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — A remote-first setup is paired with home-office stipends and monthly internet/phone reimbursements, along with flexible schedules and, in some cases, a 4-day work model. Hybrid work and professional development stipends further broaden the package.
Whalar Insights
What We Do
Whalar is an award-winning global creator commerce company that works closely with today’s biggest brands, creators, and the world’s leading social platforms to source ideas and content directly from the communities they most want to reach and engage. Whalar creates must-see content at scale that inspires people to take action. Whalar is differentiated by its unique capabilities, including proprietary technology, brand partnership expertise, brilliant creator talent management, and dedicated Web3 innovation practice. Whalar includes over 200 diverse storytellers, creatives, data, and technology specialists across North America, Europe, APAC, and MENA. We power the creator economy. We are Whalar. Twitter: @Whalar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whalar/ TikTok: - https://www.tiktok.com/@whalar - https://www.tiktok.com/@cribaroundthecorner - https://www.tiktok.com/@familiafuego Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whalar YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Whalar Everything Is Better with Creators Podcast: https://linktr.ee/EverythingIsBetterWithCreators.
