AVP - Talent Management

Next Step HR is hiring an AVP - Talent Management to join a leading digital entertainment company and drive the growth and management of its talent and creator network.
The role will focus on identifying, onboarding and building long-term relationships with high-potential digital creators and talent, with a strong emphasis on bringing talent onto an exclusive representation model.
Location: Andheri, Mumbai
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify and source relevant digital creators, influencers and emerging talent across platforms and content categories.
Lead the end-to-end onboarding of talent, from initial outreach and relationship building through negotiations and closure.
Build and maintain strong relationships with creators, managers and other stakeholders in the talent ecosystem.
Drive the exclusive onboarding of high-value creators and talent and expand the company's roster.
Understand creators' commercial potential and identify opportunities for brand partnerships, content, IPs and other monetisation avenues.
Negotiate commercial terms, contracts and exclusivity arrangements in line with business objectives.
Track talent performance, engagement and commercial potential to identify opportunities for growth.
Stay closely connected with the evolving creator economy, digital entertainment and talent landscape.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Proven experience in team handling & talent acquisition/onboarding, creator management, artist management, influencer marketing or digital entertainment.
Demonstrated ability to convince and successfully onboard creators/talent on an exclusive basis.
Strong existing network and relationships within the creator, influencer, artist or digital entertainment ecosystem.
Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-management skills.
Commercially driven with the ability to identify talent that has strong growth and
monetisation potential.
Comfortable working in a target-oriented, relationship-led environment.
BENEFITS
Competitive compensation of up to ₹40 LPA, based on current CTC and performance.
Performance-linked incentives for successful talent acquisition and business growth.
Opportunity to work closely with high-profile creators and talent across the digital entertainment ecosystem.
Exposure to brand partnerships, creator monetisation, digital content and entertainment IPs.
Opportunity to build and expand a strong personal network within the creator economy.
A high-ownership role with significant scope to grow the talent roster and make a direct business impact.
Fast-paced, dynamic work environment with opportunities for career growth within the digital entertainment space.

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