Talent & Influencer Relations Manager

Gallery Media Group•New York, NY

5d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Gallery Media Group is a modern day media company with an overall mission to 'Make Positivity Louder.' GMG focuses efforts on where consumer attention currently lies and continues to shift. Gallery Media Group includes women’s lifestyle brand PureWow, the iconic fashion and style brand Coveteur and a collection of social-first media brands, such as @cocktails and @ballplayers on Instagram and TikTok that reach over 200M consumers. Additionally, GMG has an expansive experiential arm rooted in Gallery Houses—a fusion of social content, creators and cultural moments at scale—as well as a robust influencer marketing business. The company was founded in 2010 by CEO, Ryan Harwood and is now part of VaynerX, the Gary Vaynerchuk-owned holding company. We are seeking a Talent & Influencer Relations Manager to support talent and creator partnerships across branded content, editorial initiatives, experiential events, and strategic business opportunities. This individual will play a key role in identifying, negotiating, and managing relationships with influencers, creators, celebrities, publicists, agents, and managers while serving as a trusted partner to internal teams across Sales, Partnerships, Editorial, Production, Social, and Events. The ideal candidate is highly organized, relationship-driven, deeply connected within the creator economy, and passionate about identifying emerging talent and building meaningful partnerships that drive business results.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in talent relations, influencer marketing, publicity, talent booking, entertainment, media, agency, publisher, studio, or network environments.
Proven track record negotiating talent partnerships, influencer campaigns, PR barters, and creator collaborations.
Existing relationships with publicists, agents, managers, talent representatives, and creators across lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, beauty, wellness, parenting, and culture verticals.
Demonstrated ability to identify emerging talent and cultivate long-term talent relationships.
Strong understanding of influencer marketing, social media platforms, creator partnerships, and the evolving digital media landscape.
Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to confidently interface with talent, creators, clients, and executives at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting branded content, experiential marketing, live events, and editorial talent initiatives preferred.
Experience in fashion, beauty, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, or creator-focused industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Support talent and influencer booking strategy across Gallery Media Group's branded, editorial, and experiential initiatives.
Develop talent recommendations and casting lists aligned to campaign objectives, audience targets, and creative concepts.
Identify emerging creators, influencers, celebrities, and industry experts across platforms and categories including lifestyle, parenting, beauty, fashion, wellness, entertainment, and culture.
Continuously monitor creator, social media, and talent industry trends to identify new partnership opportunities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with influencers, creators, celebrities, publicists, agents, managers, and talent representatives.
Consistently meet with talent representatives to ensure Gallery Media Group remains top-of-mind for partnership, editorial, and event opportunities.
Maintain and expand Gallery Media Group's network of talent contacts and industry relationships.
Manage and maintain talent and influencer databases, including contact information, historical partnerships, rate benchmarks, and relationship notes.
Lead talent outreach, negotiations, and contracting across paid and unpaid opportunities.
Negotiate talent fees, deliverables, usage rights, exclusivity terms, and partnership agreements.
Manage talent booking logistics including scheduling, travel, itineraries, briefing documents, contracts, and day-of coordination.
Track deliverables and ensure talent obligations are fulfilled according to partnership agreements.
Source, pitch, and manage talent participation across editorial content, branded campaigns, live events, and special projects.
Help architect, market, and manage guest lists for Gallery Houses and future experiential ventures.
Collaborate closely with Sales and Partnerships teams to identify talent-driven opportunities for clients and prospective partners.
Work cross-functionally with Editorial, Content, Production, Social, Marketing, Events, and Client Services teams to integrate talent into programming and campaigns.
Support on-site talent management for productions, events, appearances, activations, and live experiences.