Senior Talent Manager, Broadcast, Media & PR in London

Sixteenth, part of Whalar Group, is one of the leading, global, 360° Creator talent management companies. As the home of “good influence,” we’re dedicated to building long-term, strategic partnerships that help Creators fulfil their professional and human potential. We believe in promoting positivity and purpose — enabling Creators to deliver culturally relevant content, achieve deeper audience engagement, and build lasting careers.

About the role: Sixteenth is looking for a Manager / Senior Talent Manager to build, develop, and represent a roster of talent across the Broadcast, Media & PR landscape. This role will focus on identifying, signing, and managing individuals whose careers are rooted in television, radio, podcasting, journalism, communications, publicity, cultural commentary, and other public-facing media disciplines. As the lead for this specialist vertical, you will help talent unlock new opportunities, grow their influence, and build long-term, sustainable careers. You will combine talent discovery, career management, commercial strategy, and relationship-building to support both emerging and established talent.

Here’s what you’ll do day to day:

• Build, manage, and grow a roster of talent across Broadcast, Media & PR, identifying individuals with strong commercial, cultural, and audience growth potential.
• Develop and execute long-term career strategies that help talent grow their profile, influence, and opportunities across media, content, speaking engagements, partnerships, and live events.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with broadcasters, producers, talent bookers, media organisations, event organisers, and other key industry stakeholders.
• Identify emerging trends, cultural moments, and market opportunities that create value for both talent and the wider business.
• Partner with commercial and talent teams to align career development, audience growth, and revenue opportunities across the roster.
• Support the continued growth of Sixteenth's Broadcast & Media talent offering through talent acquisition, industry expertise, and mentorship of junior team members.

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in Talent Management, Talent Representation, Creator Management, Entertainment, Media, Broadcast, or related industries.
• Proven experience building, managing, and developing talent careers.
• Strong understanding of the Broadcast, Media, PR, Communications, and Creator Economy landscapes.
• Demonstrated success identifying talent, building industry relationships, and creating opportunities that drive career growth.
• Existing network across media, entertainment, broadcasting, communications, events, or adjacent industries is highly desirable.
• Commercially minded, with strong negotiation skills and a track record of creating value for both talent and the business.
• Highly organised, relationship-driven, and comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Success in this role looks like:

• Building a high-quality roster of talent across Broadcast, Media & PR.
• Creating meaningful career opportunities that elevate talent profiles and influence.
• Establishing Sixteenth as a destination for media personalities, broadcasters, commentators, communications professionals, and culturally relevant voices.
• Developing strong industry relationships that unlock opportunities for talent and the wider business.
• Contributing to the growth, reputation, and long-term success of the Talent division.

Based in Farringdon, London, we embrace a flexible hybrid model. We ask our team to work from the office two to three days a week, with Tuesday and Thursday serving as our "anchor days." These days are dedicated to collaborating in person and celebrating Sixteenth’s vibrant culture together.

Our values: At Whalar Group, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement; it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar Group since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers.

Our benefits and perks: Whalar Group provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments and experiences so employees can work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
• Private pension scheme
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• New joiner Home office allowance
• Enhanced maternity (up to 22 weeks) / paternity (up to 16 weeks) leave
• Reduced fee gym membership (next to office location)
• Life Assurance
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Volunteer days
• Social programs