We are currently looking for a talent agent to oversee an exciting and in-demand list of talent. The ideal candidate will be immersed in the world of social-first talent and will have experience gained from already working in the industry either in a similar role or working for a brand closely covering talent-led strategy and communications.

What you’ll do:

This role requires a talent-first approach from a real team player who is able to operate closely alongside other stakeholders to help deliver both talent strategy and company vision. High levels of organisation, negotiation and motivation are required along with a passion for the wider industry, as well as the influencer-first talent space.

Working with a successful roster of digital first talent in line with vision and strategy of M&CSS
Utilising experience and network of industry contacts to deliver new job opportunities across your own list as well as more broadly and sharing this information with the wider team
Client Retention, ensuring best in class service and continued achievements for current client list
Keeping across all the latest deals, negotiating at high levels for all relevant clients
Proactive and capable of building strong relationships with our existing and new industry contacts
Manage deal processes with appropriate third parties, overseeing every deal for the talent list, alongside other stakeholders across the M&CSS team
Ensure the best possible deal for each project by negotiating contracts for talent with third parties
Maintaining professional end-to-end communication with talent, other team members and third party partners
Event, shoot, meeting attendance
Experience of working closely with talent and other team members to achieve both immediate and strategic mid/long term goals
Understand and have a passion for following up to date trends, topics and movements within the industry
An understanding of how to gain the trust of, work and communicate with talent
Experience working with various fashion, beauty and lifestyle brands

About you:

Able to quickly build strong relationships internally and externally
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team player with strong collaborative instincts
Professional, diligent, discrete and proactive
Adaptable self-starter who is able to manage multiple projects and talent simultaneously in a high-pressure environment, work to tight timelines and, when necessary, outside of traditional office hours
Solid knowledge of and passion for the market, social media and the industry in general
Significant experience in a talent management, influencer marketing or influencer led PR agency

About M&C Saatchi Social

M&C Saatchi Social is a leading digital talent agency managing the careers of some of the UK’s most established content creators.

With a collective offering of over 30 million subscribers, M&C Saatchi Social specialises in predominantly female audiences within the core demographic being 18-34 year olds interested in fashion, beauty and lifestyle.

Our unique and creative approach to management allows our talent to work under our guidance across digital and social media content creation as well as building long term partnerships, collaborations, podcasts, broadcast opportunities, their own businesses and more.

The dedicated and experienced team here at M&CSS take great pride in fostering an environment of collaboration, support and success across the roster and, with a wealth of industry contacts at their fingertips, are able to deliver numerous commercial opportunities for our talent.

Our agency has a deep understanding of the social media landscape and a talent first approach ensures we maximise opportunities for our clients while strategically guiding them through their careers.

ABOUT M&C SAATCHI GROUP

M&C Saatchi Group is a creative company that connects specialist expertise, fuelled by data, technology and culture, to help clients navigate, create and lead meaningful change. The Group operates across five core divisions: Connected Creativity; Passion Marketing; Global & Social Issues; Brand, Experience & Innovation; and Performance Media. Headquartered in London, operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, US, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia. M&C Saatchi Group’s two principles, Diversity of Thought and Brutal Simplicity of Thought, guide how they build teams and solve problems.

M&C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.

All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Applications Close: Friday, 31st January

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