Influencer Relations / Talent Manager (US)

Company Overview

Dexerto is a leading global digital media company reaching over 100 million monthly fans across gaming, esports, streaming, entertainment, and internet culture. We operate at the intersection of content, creators, and brands — delivering premium editorial, video programming, live experiences, and commercial partnerships that shape the modern entertainment conversation.

With a rapidly growing US footprint, talent access is central to our authority, programming, and revenue growth strategy.

The Role

Dexerto is seeking a  Talent Manager to support and execute our talent strategy across editorial, video, live events, and commercial initiatives.

This role is suited to a relationship-driven operator with developing credibility within the entertainment, gaming, and creator ecosystems. The successful candidate will help build and manage relationships with agencies, management companies, publicists, PR firms, and talent representatives across gaming, esports, streaming, and mainstream entertainment.

Working closely with senior team members and as part of the Customer Success team, you will support the delivery of Dexerto’s talent initiatives — helping to expand access to relevant creators and celebrities while contributing to editorial growth and commercial partnerships.

This role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to build and nurture trusted relationships with talent and their representatives.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Planning

• Support the execution of Dexerto’s talent relations strategy in alignment with editorial priorities and commercial objectives
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with agencies and talent representatives to support consistent access to creators
• Identify and help secure relevant talent opportunities that contribute to brand authority, audience growth, and programming needs
• Assist in maintaining and improving internal booking processes to ensure efficient delivery across interviews, shows, podcasts, events, and branded content
• Support day-to-day project coordination using internal tools such as Asana, Slack, and Google Drive to help ensure talent campaigns are well-organised, on schedule, and tracked against budget expectations
• Develop a strong working understanding of Dexerto’s client portfolio, including prior creator strategies, brand voice, campaign performance, and commercial objectives, to effectively support Creative Strategy and Customer Success teams

Industry Relationships & Representation

• Build and develop relationships with US agents, managers, publicists, PR teams, and creators across gaming, esports, streaming, and entertainment
• Support talent-facing discussions and negotiations, working closely with senior team members where required
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of agency structures, talent rosters, and emerging creator trends

Commercial & Editorial Integration

• Partner closely with US Editorial, Video, Production, and Sales to align talent access with programming and advertiser strategy
• Support commercial initiatives by facilitating talent participation in branded campaigns and partnerships
• Advise on talent packaging opportunities for advertisers within gaming and entertainment verticals
• Collaborate on content formats that strengthen recurring access to high-value talent

Negotiation & Relationship Management

• Support day-to-day talent negotiations with professionalism, discretion, and commercial awareness, escalating complex matters where appropriate
• Navigate sensitive talent dynamics with diplomacy and sound judgment
• Deliver a high-quality talent experience across all Dexerto touchpoints
• Act as a responsible ambassador for Dexerto within the US media and creator ecosystem

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 2+ years’ experience in talent relations, talent management, media partnerships, or agency-side representation within the US market
• An existing knowledge and/or network across US agencies, management firms, publicists, or creator representation, with the ability to continue developing those relationships
• Experience supporting or securing talent across digital media, interviews, campaigns, live programming, or branded content initiatives
• Strong understanding of the US gaming, esports, streaming, influencer, and entertainment industries
• Commercial awareness and experience contributing to revenue-driving initiatives through talent partnerships
• Clear and confident communication skills, with experience participating in negotiations
• High emotional intelligence and strong relationship-building capability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-stage media environment
• Flexibility to manage time-sensitive opportunities, including occasional evenings and weekends when required

Impact of the Role

In today’s creator-driven media landscape, talent access defines credibility. A Talent Manager will play a critical role in strengthening Dexerto’s authority, deepening industry partnerships, and driving measurable growth across editorial influence and commercial revenue.

This is a high-visibility opportunity for a connected, strategic operator who understands both the creative and commercial sides of the modern entertainment ecosystem.

Dexerto is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.