Whalar Group

Role Description We’re hiring the first Product Builder on Ops Labs - a new internal division inside Whalar Group whose job is to make the rest of the company faster, sharper, and more AI-native. - Spot manual workflows across recruiting, talent, finance, marketing, sales, and legal. - Ship the agent or app that replaces the workflow. - Prove it works with evaluations and get it into the hands of the team. - Run the entire loop: spec, prototype, test, deploy, observe. If you’ve already rebuilt your own job with AI, and you have the artifacts to prove it, this role is for you. What a real month could look like: - Week 1: Shadow Talent, ship an agent that runs the first 80% of the applicant screening loop. - Week 2: Build a lightweight reconciliation app for Finance. - Week 3: Run a 90-minute working session with the Sales team. - Week 4: Ship a small internal observability dashboard. The bar: - Production, not demo: We don’t ship 95%. - Evals are the PRD: Measure whether a workflow actually works. - Build for the slope, not the snapshot: Elicit maximum from today’s model while preparing for tomorrow’s. Qualifications - Polymath with product instincts, design taste, and coding skills. - Personal stack evolved over months. - Experience with daily-driver tools that live on your machine and others’ machines. - Ability to read traces and logs effectively. - Point of view on evals, agent design, and human judgment. - Proven taste and body of work. Benefits - Flexible benefits and collaborative work environments. - Medical, Dental, Vision. - 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break. - Retirement planning with employer match. - Monthly phone/internet reimbursement. - Professional development stipend. - New joiner's Home office allowance. - Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave. - Volunteer days. - Identity theft protection & Legal assistance. - Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance. - Voluntary Life Insurance Policy. - Voluntary Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance. - Voluntary Pet insurance. - Employee Resource Groups. Company Description Whalar Group is a global Creator company on a mission to liberate the creative voice. We believe the future belongs to Creators: those who dream loud, and wrestle those dreams into the real world. - Whalar Agency: the world’s leading independent Creator and Social agency. - Sixteenth: a full-service, 360° Creator and talent management company. - Foam: the operating system for talent managers. - Moby Ventures: a creator-centric venture studio. - Umi Games: a groundbreaking gaming studio. - The Lighthouse: an IRL campus for Creators and their teams.

Role Description We are seeking a Senior Manager to support our US-based Whalar Agency team. You will draft, negotiate, and execute creator/talent agreements (for the benefit of brand clients), as well as review content provided by creators for intellectual property risks and other applicable regulations. You’re not in it alone; you will be working closely with the Sr. Director, Business Affairs and a Contract Specialist. Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day: - Review, redline, and negotiate creator agreements. - Advise, plan, and coordinate all aspects of creator agreement review and approval with internal stakeholders. - Communicate and negotiate with creators, agents, managers, and legal counsel on all aspects of agreements. - Manage assigned tasks, adhering to contract workflow touchpoints – Asana, trackers, email inbox, and other processes, as required. - Work flexible hours to support our Global BA team, when needed. - Support our Sr. Director, Business Affairs, with contract execution and ad-hoc requests. Qualifications - 3+ years of hands-on experience in social media marketing, marketing, entertainment, or the creator scene. - Working knowledge and passion for social media, the creator economy, and a fondness for detail, processes, and contract management. - Experience with talent/creator contract drafting and strong negotiation skills. - Good understanding of basic Intellectual Property principles, content rights & clearance, and risk assessment. - Self-starter who is able to work independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision. - Able to adjust hours beyond the standard schedule to ensure contracts are completed, and projects run smoothly and timely. - Manage multiple requests simultaneously, from different teams, to keep projects on track in a fast-paced, creative environment. - Maintain a strong attention to detail while providing clear/concise direction to internal and external stakeholders. - Knowledge of basic social media marketing rules and regulations (e.g., FTC guidelines), strongly preferred. - Willingness to jump in and answer questions, or find answers to questions, in a timely manner. - Always maintain a can-do mindset and a positive attitude that fosters our creative and collaborative environment. Requirements The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $115,000 and serves as a general guideline for the potential compensation. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as the candidate's experience, expertise, alignment with the position's requirements, location, and, ultimately, budget approvals. Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision - 25 days of PTO + Sick days + Winter break - Retirement planning with employer match - Monthly phone/internet reimbursement - Professional development stipend - New joiner's Home office allowance - Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave - Volunteer days - Identity theft protection & Legal assistance - Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance - Voluntary Life Insurance Policy - Voluntary Hospital and Critical Illness Insurance - Voluntary Pet insurance - Employee Resource Groups

Organization: Sixteenth, US Position: Senior Talent Manager Location: LA/NY, Remote 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 fulfill 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. Our team represents a diverse roster of 300+ Creators across all platforms and verticals like comedy, food, beauty, parenting, gaming, entrepreneurship, wellness, and more. Learn more: www.sixteenth.com. About the role: As a Senior Talent Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the careers of a select roster of top creators. You won’t just manage talent — you’ll help them build lasting brands, expand into new revenue streams, and seize opportunities across every corner of the creator economy. This is a strategic, hands-on role for someone who thrives at the intersection of talent representation, brand partnerships, and creative business development. You bring an existing network of brand and agency connections, deep industry knowledge, and an instinct for spotting where culture and commerce meet. Above all, you have a passion for helping creators grow their influence, impact, and income. We’re looking for someone who can think big-picture while mastering the details — a true partner to talent who can map a five-year growth plan and still roll up their sleeves to negotiate a contract or project-manage a campaign. Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day: - Build and manage your own roster of creators, developing long-term strategic growth plans tailored to each talent’s ambitions. - Drive new business for your talent through partnerships in ambassadorships, publishing, content development, syndication, product licensing, IP development, and brand building. - Lead all stages of brand collaborations — from pitch to negotiation to flawless delivery — ensuring opportunities align with each talent’s vision. - Collaborate with publicists, model bookers, and commercial team members to deliver 360° career support. - Cultivate and expand brand and agency relationships that align with your talent’s positioning. - Stay ahead of industry trends, platform updates, and emerging revenue models across TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Amazon, and beyond. - Support talent in building off-platform ventures, including entertainment, live events, and product launches. - Plan and oversee high-impact events, launches, and brand activations. - Develop post-campaign reports and case studies to showcase results to partners and stakeholders. - Adapt and take on new priorities as your roster’s careers evolve. Here’s what we’re looking for: - A proven track record in talent management, influencer marketing, or brand partnerships — ideally with direct experience signing and retaining creator clients. - Established roster of talent. - Strong commercial instincts paired with a creative, brand-building mindset. - Established network of brand, agency, and industry relationships. - Deep understanding of digital marketing, content creation, and the social media landscape. - Skilled negotiator with experience structuring and managing commercial contracts. - Detail-obsessed and highly organized, able to manage multiple projects and priorities at once. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Thrives in a fast-paced environment, with the flexibility to manage opportunities outside standard office hours. - Builds strong relationships at all levels — from talent to executives to brand partners. 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. Learn more. 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. - Medical, dental, and vision - 25 days of PTO + sick days + winter break - 401k: up to 4% matching - Monthly phone/internet reimbursement - Yearly professional development stipend - New joiner home office allowance - Fertility benefits - Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave - Volunteer days - Identity theft protection and legal assistance - Company-paid life and disability insurance - Extra voluntary life insurance policy - Voluntary hospital and critical illness insurance - Voluntary pet insurance - Employee resource groups Whalar Group 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.