Global Creator Partnerships Manager

Job Title: Global Creator Partnerships Manager

Work Location: UK (Remote)

Start Date: ASAP  

Recently named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and AdAge’s A-List Awards Social Media/Influencer Agency of the Year, Whalar is a global creator commerce company that enables creators, brands, and the world’s leading social platforms to work better together to drive business growth for all. 

We help brands stay culturally relevant through strategic creator relationships that deliver entertaining and must-see content at scale. We are differentiated by our unique capabilities, including comprehensive creator talent management, brand partnership expertise, proprietary technology, and a dedicated Web3 innovation practice.  Our team includes over 300 diverse storytellers, creatives, data, and technology specialists across North America, Europe, APAC, and MENA. 

We power the Creator Economy. We are Whalar.

About The Creator Partnerships Team:

As leaders in the creator economy, our team uses innovative tools to identify and advance creators. With a focus on post-campaign education and fair compensation, we act as a bridge between creators and Whalar, guiding them through the process. All while advocating for DEI, fair compensation, and accessibility. Join us as a talent scout for the creator community.

About The Role:

As a Manager on the Creator Partnerships team, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the work of Creator Partnerships Executives. This includes ensuring the quality and accuracy of their work, providing guidance and feedback, and acting as a key liaison between Executives, Associate Directors, and the Chief Creator Officer.

Your responsibilities will also extend to the career progression of your team. You will oversee and be accountable for performance reviews, including mid-year and end-of-year evaluations, ensuring that feedback is constructive, fair, and supportive of their career development within Whalar.

Your responsibilities will require a highly detail-oriented approach, an auditor's eye for quality, and a deep understanding of clients' needs across various industry verticals. You will be expected to have a thorough knowledge of the creator economy, and the ability to identify top talent that aligns with campaign goals.

Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day: 

*As with any start-up business, roles and responsibilities will evolve but here's a rundown of expectations as they stand today.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure high-quality work by supervising the Creator Partnerships Executives, reviewing, and approving all creator selections and vetting procedures before Associate Directors' final review.
• Talent Identification: Leverage your comprehensive knowledge of the creator economy to aid in identifying and onboarding the industry's top talent alongside your team.
• Copy Review: Ensure the precision, pertinence, and captivation of the creator bios and pitch decks by reviewing and approving the copy crafted by the Executives.
• Contract Negotiation and Creator Education: Participate in contract negotiations while maintaining fairness and support, alongside educating creators to align with campaign objectives and expectations.
• Relationship Management: Foster and uphold robust relationships with talent management and in-house teams to ensure smooth and successful campaign operations.
• Team Mentorship: Offer continual mentorship and guidance to Executives, nurturing their skills and promoting a culture of perpetual learning, resilience, and adaptability within the team.
• First Point of Escalation: Serve as the initial contact for addressing any challenges or issues within the team or related to campaigns, utilizing problem-solving abilities and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Strong Point of View: Nurture a powerful standpoint in every work aspect, infusing innovation and fresh concepts while demonstrating resilience during challenging times.

Here’s what we’re looking for: 

• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Deep knowledge of the creator economy and social media platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail and an auditor's eye for quality.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in a supervisory role.
• Excellent negotiation skills and a deep understanding of contract terms.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• A passion for the creator economy and a desire to see it thrive.

Our values:

Our people are our superpower. At Whalar, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are at the core of who we are. We are deeply committed to reflecting on the unique journeys, authentic voices, and perspectives of our people, our creators, and the communities they represent. Our hope is to impact accessibility beyond compliance and help break societal stigmas and stereotypes.  We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and enthusiasm for everything creator, we want to meet you and encourage you to apply.

The Perks:

Whalar is a remote-first working environment, providing our employees with the flexibility to be their most creative and successful versions of themselves. Whalar is located across 18 states in the US and six countries, with an office in Malaga, Spain. Whalar provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments/experiences, empowering employees to work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.

• Company-wide yearly bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break
• Private pension scheme
• Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
• Professional development stipend
• Home office allowance 
• 16 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
• Calm App subscription (Add up to 4 dependents)
• Fwrd personal development App subscription
• Volunteer Days
• Social Programs
• 4.5 day work week

Whalar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.