UGC Talent Manager

About the role:

We’re looking for an experienced UGC Talent Manager to join our fast-paced creative team. This person will be responsible for sourcing, vetting, and onboarding top creative talent to support high-performing ad campaigns, UGC production, design, and more. You should have a keen eye for A-players, an instinct for strong creative potential, and the communication skills to build long-lasting relationships with top-tier talent.

About us:

BM Digital is the leading digital marketing firm. Our mission is to inspire people and brands to make an impact by using creativity, media, and innovation. We believe the best way to do that is by fostering a community of inclusion where every employee has the chance to become their best creative and professional self. BM Digital has global offices in San Francisco, New York, London, and Hong Kong.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively source and shortlist A-level creative talent (editors, designers, strategists, UGC creators, etc.)
• Conduct screening calls to assess skill set, cultural fit, and communication capabilities
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for ongoing and future project needs
• Partner closely with Creative Leadership to identify talent gaps and hiring priorities
• Have briefing calls with potential talent to clearly explain project deliverables, set expectations, and align on creative goals to ensure high-quality, on-brand output that drives performance
• Manage and optimize the full talent acquisition process, from outreach to onboarding
• Use spreadsheets to organize and track talent pools
• QC and QA of submitted content to ensure it meets brand guidelines, creative standards, and campaign objectives before final delivery
• Stay updated on creative industry trends and talent standards
• Ensure a seamless and professional experience for all potential candidates
• Using platforms like Casting Networks, Billo, Fiverr, Upwork, and other sourcing tools to find high-quality talent.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in a Talent Manager, Creative Recruiter, or similar role
• Proven success in identifying and hiring top creative talent
• Comfortable and confident on calls with candidates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Experience working with creative teams
• Ability to assess soft skills, cultural fit, and creative potential
• Familiarity with creative portfolios, reels, and case studies
• Knowledge of sourcing platforms like Casting Networks, Billo, Fiverr, Upwork, etc.

Nice to have

• Experience in UGC or DTC brands
• Familiarity with freelance and project-based creative hiring
• Connections in the creative / advertising / content creation space

Compensation:

The compensation range is $900-$1,500 USD a month based on the experience. 

This role is a contracted role, candidates should be prepared to operate as self-employed contractors. 

Location:

All of our team is working completely remotely. Yes, that’s right! Work remotely from wherever you want! We’ll make sure your working experience is as comfortable as possible!