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The Senior Talent Director plays a critical, high-impact leadership role within TTG Commercial. This individual acts as a core strategic partner to sales, marketing, and creative teams across all Conde Nast properties, driving revenue growth by leading client pitches, managing high-level client and talent relationships, and securing talent for commercial projects. Operating with a high degree of confidence and autonomy, the Senior Talent Director will solve complex problems, manage a heavy workload, and oversee high-scale talent deals.

Overview/Primary Responsibilities:

• Serves as a lead point of contact and liaison between TTG Commercial, Sales/Marketing, Creative, Legal and Finance team(s)
• Source, cast and book talent for Conde Nast branded content campaigns, advertising programs, white label campaigns and UGC programming
• Identify, cast, negotiate, and book high-profile and emerging talent-including celebrities, influencers, entrepreneurs, chefs, athletes, musicians, artists, and designers-across TV, film, fashion, beauty, food, technology, travel, sports, and other cultural verticals that resonate with Conde Nast audiences
• Collaborate with the sales, marketing, and creative team to pitch the wide array of CN talent capabilities to prospective clients to secure and win new business.
• Collaborate with CNCC and global cross-functional teams to optimize TTG commercial processes and overarching talent strategy.
• Serve as a senior-level point of contact for the sales team, managing communication and execution across all programs.
• Manage and oversee talent during on-site production and/or at Conde Nast tentpole events
• Manage all aspects of contractual talent booking in partnership with legal and finance team(s) for all contractual needs including but not limited to, executing contracts, talent negotiations, model booking, music clearances, content usage and SAG guidelines
• Nurture and manage relationships with Talent Agencies, PR Firms, Digital Influencer Agencies, Record Labels, Model Agents, Advertiser clients and their Agencies etc.
• Support the TTG Commercial organization by building, updating, and presenting high-impact talent pitch decks for clients and agency partners.

Requirements / Skills:

• 8+ years of experience in talent partnerships, influencer marketing, creator relations, entertainment partnerships, sponsorships, business development, or related fields.
• Fully versed in all aspects of contractual talent booking, including executing complex agreements, model booking, music clearances, content usage, and SAG guidelines.
• Extensive experience negotiating and crafting complex agreements for high-level talent (celebrities, creators, athletes, etc.) and an established network across major talent, influencer, sports and model agencies, PR firms, record labels, and management companies with insight into the creator and influencer ecosystem
• Strong understanding of white-label, branded content, and UGC, with an invested interest in the talent landscape and experience pricing talent across sponsorships, advertising, and live events.
• Demonstrated success managing large budgets, optimizing investments, and driving business impact through innovative partnerships, pitching, and measurable performance.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration (marketing, content, sales, events) to effectively activate partnerships, build alignment, and manage stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills to champion a team-oriented culture, anticipate challenges, and leverage collective expertise for collaborative problem-solving.
• Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and proactive communicator capable of managing high-volume programs, heavy email correspondence, and strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred experience in an agency and/or in entertainment, production, media, editorial or creative setting with excellent executive presence and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Skills / Nice to Haves:

• Background in the creator economy, at social media platforms, or influencer technology
• Experience supporting product launches, cultural moments, or large-scale brand campaigns through talent activations
• Familiarity with creator measurement platforms, influencer marketing tools, and social analytics solutions
• Experience with global talent partnerships and international markets
• Knowledge of content production, media rights, licensing, and intellectual property considerations
• Experience measuring partnership effectiveness through performance metrics, ROI analysis, and reporting.
• Experience in business development with strategy and scaling partnership programs and operational processes in a fast-paced environment

The expected base salary range for this position is from $160,000 - $180,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.

Conde Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.