Talent Manager

We're seeking a Talent Manager to recruit top production and editorial talent, as well as assist with outreach to on-screen talent. This role spans our diverse and inspiring slate, from Wildlife, Adventure, Factual Entertainment, and Documentary programming.
As the Plimsoll Talent Manager, you'll play a vital role in attracting the best talent to produce our highly creative, award-winning content, and an integral part in ensuring we exceed our diversity recruitment goals and maintain our core values.
Role Summary:
Work closely with senior teams to identify and engage top creative and diverse behind-the-camera talent, including emerging professionals.
Network with freelancers to ensure you recruit the best candidates.
Be responsible for managing our database of CVs, tracking talent availability and serving as a key contact for all freelancers.
Collaborate with the senior team to ensure you have a full understanding of the production needs.
Write and post job ads, ensuring each job reaches as wide a talent pool as possible.
Ensure candidates have a positive experience when they approach Plimsoll for a role, managing communication and keeping candidates updated throughout the application process.
Identify strategies to attract diverse voices to work with us.
Assist the Head of Plimsoll USA with outreach to high-profile, on-screen talent.
Maintain a roster of agent relationships in the UK and US for on-screen talent

The ideal candidate will bring experience of an editorial role, demonstrate a thorough understanding of production dynamics, be comfortable engaging with agents representing on-screen talent, and excel in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. With strong communication skills and a proactive approach to networking, they will significantly contribute to enhancing the workplace culture and talent manager strategies.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of the TV industry and actively encourage applications from all under-represented groups. Due to the number of applications, we may not be able to get back to you personally. If you haven't heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you haven't been selected this time.