Senior Talent Relations Lead (US)

Dexerto

22h•$75,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

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 US-based Senior Talent Relations Lead (Associate Director level) to drive and expand our North American talent strategy across editorial, video, live events, and commercial initiatives. This is a high-impact, senior individual contributor role requiring strong industry credibility within the US entertainment, gaming, and creator ecosystems. The successful candidate will manage and grow relationships with agencies, management companies, publicists, PR firms, and directly represented talent across gaming, esports, streaming, and mainstream entertainment. You will play a key role in shaping and executing Dexerto’s US talent strategy — strengthening access to tier-one creators and celebrities while supporting commercial growth initiatives. This role requires industry presence, strong relationship-building skills, sound negotiation ability, and the personality to build trust with high-profile talent and their representatives.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in talent relations, talent management, media partnerships, or agency-side representation within the US market
A strong and active network across US agencies, management firms, publicists, and creator representation
Demonstrated success securing notable talent across digital interviews, campaigns, live programming, or branded content
Deep familiarity with US gaming, esports, streaming, influencer, and entertainment industries
Commercial awareness and experience supporting revenue-generating initiatives
Strong communication skills with confidence in negotiations and external representation
High emotional intelligence and the ability to build long-term relationships
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-stage media environment
Flexibility to manage time-sensitive opportunities, including occasional evenings and weekends

Responsibilities

Execute and evolve Dexerto’s US talent relations strategy in partnership with senior leadership
Identify and secure high-impact talent opportunities that drive audience growth and brand authority
Develop repeatable processes to streamline talent booking across interviews, video formats, podcasts, live events, and branded content
Monitor emerging creator trends and proactively surface new talent opportunities
Build and maintain strong working relationships with US agents, managers, publicists, PR teams, and creators
Serve as a primary external contact for talent-facing discussions and partnership coordination
Represent Dexerto at industry events including conventions, premieres, tournaments, agency showcases, and launch events
Maintain awareness of agency structures, talent rosters, and shifting creator landscapes
Partner closely with Editorial, Video, Production, and Sales teams to align talent access with programming priorities
Support commercial initiatives by facilitating talent participation in branded campaigns and sponsorship activations
Collaborate with Sales to identify talent-led commercial opportunities within gaming and entertainment verticals
Contribute ideas for recurring content formats that deepen talent relationships
Lead day-to-day negotiations with professionalism and commercial awareness
Manage sensitive talent dynamics with discretion and sound judgment
Ensure a best-in-class experience for talent across all Dexerto engagements
Maintain Dexerto’s reputation as a trusted, professional media partner