Job Description

Division: Client Marketing
Work Status: Full-Time
Location: Toronto, Ontario (Hybrid)
About the Role:
The Talent Account Manager role leads the development and execution of all talent strategy and business development at Corus Entertainment. The role focuses on spearheading multi-platform, talent-driven branded partnerships, delivering new revenue through innovative sales initiatives, talent negotiations, and budget oversight, all while fostering strong relationships with traditional talent and social influencers.
You will contribute by:

• Owning and maintaining strong relationships with Corus network talent across broadcast, social, and digital platforms.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for talent issues, resolutions, and escalations.
• Assist in Analyzing audience and viewership data to identify, recruit, and secure top-performing talent aligned with client needs.
• Lead and mentor a team of Social Strategists who support the Talent Management Group.
• Source new creators outside the Corus ecosystem to expand talent offerings and increase brand partnership opportunities.
• Upsell integrated talent-driven solutions across Corus's full portfolio, maximizing campaign value.
• Lead the strategic roadmap for monetizing talent relationships, including launching new service offerings and pricing models.
• Partner with Sales and Strategy to align talent with high-growth categories and revenue-driving initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between talent and internal departments (Client Marketing, so.da, PR, Marketing, Broadcast, Licensing) to ensure alignment and execution.
• Innovate on behalf of talent to deepen engagement and drive long-term value for both talent and Corus.
• Represent Corus externally at industry events, conferences, and social functions to strengthen the company's presence in the talent ecosystem.
• Build and maintain a visible market presence to support talent acquisition and brand reputation.
• Stay informed on emerging trends, platform updates, and talent business models to keep Corus ahead of the curve.
• Provide insights and recommendations to leadership for evolving the talent strategy based on market dynamics.

Skills and Experience you will bring:

• 3+ years of talent management experience.
• 2+ years of customer focused sales professional experience building.
• Proven experience in the pitch process with business development teams and clients.
• Strong mediation abilities with experience in negotiating, resolving conflicts, and managing expectations.
• Knowledge in managing influencer/talent partnerships and assessing social media metrics and industry KPIs.
• Proven experience is managing and mentoring a team.
• High organizational skills with a proven track record in task management, handling details, meeting multiple deadlines, following processes and multitasking effectively.
• Strong communicator, detail, deadline oriented and team player.
• High comfort level with discussing marketing strategies and analytical social data reports.
• Process driven strategic thinker. Confident decision maker.
• In-depth knowledge of all platforms including linear, social & digital.
• Proven experience producing video content.
• Creative sensibility and storytelling.

Application Deadline: August 19, 2025