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OUR APPROACH IS DECIDEDLY ANTI-AGENCY — REPRESENTING TALENT AND BUILDING BRANDS FROM THE INSIDE, OUT.

By keeping a small, focused roster of clients, we’re able to craft meaningful campaigns and build long-term brand partnerships by getting into the trenches. We seek to push the boundaries of traditional talent representation, pioneering a new approach that puts the relationship at the center of everything we do, while creating innovative brand-building strategies that prioritize longevity and marketability in an ever-changing landscape.

 

ON WORKING HERE

At SMITH&SAINT, we know that our people are our most valuable assets. We strive to create a positive, uplifting work environment for each and every employee. Our goal is to help you achieve YOUR goals. With equal emphasis on guidance and experimentation, hustle and work/life balance, the journey and the result, work becomes more than just work—it becomes a way to fulfill your soul.

 

WE BELIEVE IN

  • Kindness & Inclusivity

  • Adventure

  • Inquisitiveness

  • Thoughtfulness

  • Purpose

  • Artistry & Ingenuity

role: TALENT AGENT

LOCATION: BOSTON, MA; FLEXIBLE WFH POLICY

We’re looking for a driven, creative, humble, artistic, crafty, confident, negotiation-loving, grade-A hustler (A.K.A a Talent Agent). At peak, you’re an exceptionally organized problem solver, with excellent communication and negotiation skills who pays attention to the details and listens when it counts. You’re obsessed with all things influencer and athlete marketing, you have an innate drive to close deals, and you’re down to be a part of a fast-paced agency. If you’re looking for a movie reference, it’s Jerry Maguire.

 
 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3+ years as a talent agent or related experience (talent management, influencer relations manager, etc.).

  • Thorough understanding of the influencer and athlete marketing space, from both the brand and talent perspectives.

  • Strong connections in the space, including decision makers at brands and agencies.

  • Ability to craft, negotiate, and redline deal memos and contracts between talent and brands.

  • Strong understanding of licensing deals.

  • Excellent writing skills.

  • Exceptional communication/organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Digitally savvy, down to hustle and be a part of a fast-paced company, problem solver.

 

EXPECTATIONS

  • Generally: support the talent team and its represented talent.

  • Field incoming opportunities for talent.

  • Craft stories and pitches for talent partnerships.

  • Contract negotiation/redlining of agreements.

  • Create wrap-up reports on success of partnerships with brands.

  • Track deliverables for campaigns, including content, invoices, and reporting elements.

  • Assist talent in the execution of campaigns (creative direction, shot lists, scripts, locations, etc.).

  • Ensure timely payment of talent by brands.

  • Update talent media kits to ensure accurate information.

  • Create pitch decks for campaigns.

  • Provide actionable advice to talent in order to optimize their platforms for brand pitching.

  • Provide a 360 degree approach to career and brand-building, helping our clients build their businesses both online and in real life.

 

INTERESTED?

Please submit your application below – please include links to your portfolio if applicable.