Talent Manager (Influencer / Creator)

About the Company

Ponte Firm is a boutique talent management agency founded in 2019, with headquarters in Austin, Texas and New York City. The firm focuses on social-first creators and talent, helping them connect with leading brands to produce meaningful content and support sales growth. Its roster includes more than 100 talents with a combined audience of over 40 million followers, and the company is known for multi-platform storytelling.

Work Arrangement

This role follows a hybrid setup. Work is remote on Mondays and Fridays, while Tuesday through Thursday are in-office. In addition, there are half-day Fridays throughout the year.

Role Overview

The Talent Manager will oversee influencer and creator relationships, drive new business, and help grow long-term partnerships between talent and brands. The position requires strategic thinking, relationship management, negotiation, and close coordination with internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, pitch, close, and maintain relationships with influencer talent and brand partners.
• Serve as the main contact for assigned talent, offering guidance on social strategy, brand partnerships, and career growth.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with brands, agencies, and industry professionals to create new business and support revenue targets.
• Handle contract negotiation and coordination to ensure partnerships move smoothly from start to finish.
• Work closely with the internal Brand Partnerships team to align talent, messaging, and campaign plans with brand goals.
• Spot and shape new business opportunities and brand extensions that fit each talent’s strengths and ambitions.
• Keep up with social media trends, industry developments, and new opportunities in influencer marketing.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in talent management and/or influencer marketing is required.
• Applicants should be resourceful, self-driven professionals with several years of relevant experience.
• The role calls for creative problem-solving and comfort handling a wide variety of projects and assignments.

Benefits

• Chance to contribute to the growth of a fast-expanding talent management firm.
• Competitive pay.
• Competitive vacation, PTO, and sick leave policies.
• Competitive paid parental leave.
• Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan up to the full IRS employee deferral limit.
• Work-from-anywhere option for the entire month of August each year.
• Extra vacation time and sabbatical opportunities for long-tenured employees.
• Wellness reimbursement covering items such as gym expenses, groceries, and meditation.
• Quarterly company-wide mental health days.
• Team events, offsites, and social gatherings.
• Flexible hybrid work structure.
• Ongoing professional development and advancement opportunities.
• A collaborative team culture that values both performance and balance.

Additional Information

The company does not provide relocation assistance.