Director, Talent Partnerships

Hearst Health

Director shaping HearstMade creator partnerships for Hearst’s global media brands. Building talent pipelines, negotiating agreements, and leading cross-functional editorial and commercial activations.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent partnerships and creator management, with a strong focus on negotiation, relationship building, and strategic execution across editorial and commercial teams. Proven ability to develop scalable partnership frameworks and lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent PartnershipsCreator EconomyNegotiation SkillsTeam LeadershipStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Talent ManagementInfluencer MarketingBranded ContentPartnership Framework DevelopmentContract NegotiationOperational Process DesignCreator EvaluationPerformance Partnership ModelsCreator Acquisition PipelineCommercial Terms Structuring

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationJudgmentRelationship DevelopmentAdaptabilityConfidentiality

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Creator PartnershipsDigital Talent LandscapeSocial Media PlatformsEntertainmentMedia

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with senior leadership to shape and execute a creator talent strategy aligned with Hearst brands, audiences, editorial priorities, and commercial objectives
Build and manage a scalable creator acquisition pipeline, including talent profiles, evaluation criteria, vetting standards, outreach strategies, and relationship-development pathways
Oversee talent strategy and execution for creator-led editorial and video franchises from concept development through activation
Own the end-to-end creator partnership lifecycle, including outreach, deal structuring, negotiation, onboarding, activation, relationship management, renewals, and partnership growth
Cultivate relationships with creators, agents, managers, and other talent representatives while expanding Hearst’s creator network
Serve as a senior liaison across editorial, commercial, production, and talent teams
Partner with commercial and revenue operations teams to position creator capabilities, audiences, and content formats as client-facing opportunities
Develop and test creator-led commerce and performance partnership models, establish partnership standards, and oversee contracting workflows with Legal
Lead and develop a team responsible for talent coordination, creator communications, partnership operations, and relationship management
Maintain visibility into the creator pipeline, negotiations, partnership performance, and future opportunities to support strategic planning and resource allocation

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in talent partnerships, talent management, creator partnerships, influencer marketing, branded content, entertainment, media, or equivalent experience
Demonstrated success sourcing talent and negotiating complex creator, influencer, or entertainment agreements, including deliverables, usage rights, exclusivity, and commercial terms
Strong relationships across the creator, talent management, agency, and representation ecosystem
Deep understanding of the creator economy, digital talent landscape, and social media platforms
Experience translating creator capabilities into editorial, audience, and commercial opportunities
Proven ability to build scalable partnership frameworks, operational processes, and negotiation standards
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving editorial, sales, production, legal, and revenue teams
Experience managing and developing high-performing teams
Excellent communication, negotiation, judgment, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while exercising discretion with confidential business plans, talent relationships, and negotiations
Bachelor’s Degree
Based in New York City and able to work in the office 4 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops, and exclusive industry events
Hybrid work flexibility
Employee Resource Groups
Medical, dental, and vision insurance from Day 1
401(k) plan with a generous company match