[Hiring] Influencer & Creator Talent Manager @Advantage HQ

Role Description

We’re looking for an experienced 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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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 $1,200-$1,800 USD a month based on the experience. This role is a contracted role, candidates should be prepared to operate as self-employed contractors.

Benefits

• 100% Remote
• Work in EST business hours (Mon-Fri)
• 20 paid vacation days annually
• Paid bank holidays
• Emergency sick leave allowance