Junior Talent Manager (Gaming)

Job description

ABOUT US:

OTG is a global, award-winning talent management agency. We launched our talent division of the business in 2021 and are growing quickly - our talents’ reach spans 100M+ followers.

As a talent-first agency, we want to make sure that as we continue to grow, our talent managers’ rosters remain small so that our talent are provided with best-in-class service to support their careers. Our Junior Talent Managers (gaming) are responsible for supporting managers on a small number of high priority talent in a thorough, organised and diligent manner, whilst beginning to build a talent roster of their own.

We are looking for a gaming-focused Junior Talent Manager with unrivalled experience and strong relationships in gaming and esports to help build and grow a new division of the business. After just four years, OTG has become one of the most highly respected and sought-after talent management agencies and whilst the focus has been on digital-first talent to date, we are now looking to expand our gaming offering as part of this growth plan.

The ideal candidate for this role will be someone who thrives on a challenge, is keen to use their experience and expertise to build and lead something new, and is motivated by seeing the impact they drive each day.

The role reports to either a Talent Manager or Senior Talent Manager.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Support Talent Managers and/ or Senior Talent Managers on high-priority talent across their rosters:
• Commercial content scheduling and work-related diary management for talent
• Manage talent email inboxes, scoping out initial enquiries, sharing media kits and fees
• Coordinate with the brand clients and talent on the creation, delivery and execution of commercial content
• Gather analytics, insights and feedback to share with brands post-campaign and create case studies
• Create and share tailored and targeted commercial partnership pitches with brands
• Handle all gifting and event invites for talent
• Independently manage a small roster of 2-3 talent of your own, conducting the above responsibilities for them, as well as:
• Proactively pitch, negotiate and secure commercial partnerships to target for your talent
• Draft and negotiate contracts for your talent with the support of a Talent Manager or Senior Talent Manager, as required
• Start building relationships with key agencies, brands and other third parties for and on behalf of your talent and the wider roster
• Begin to strategically identify opportunities for your talent to diversify their careers and revenue streams into other areas of media and entertainment
• Provide your talent with topline advice and insight on their content strategies - both organic and commercial
• With a solutions-focused mindset, handle any challenges with the support of a Talent Manager or Senior Talent Manager, as required
• Collaborate with senior members of the team to develop ambitious but realistic strategies for your talent, which are impactful, commercial and drive long-term, sustainable careers
• Embody OTG’s values and high standards when representing the agency both internally and externally

ABOUT YOU:

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in gaming talent management
• A track record of managing successful talent in the entertainment and gaming space
• A network of strong gaming contacts and relationships with a proven record of securing opportunities for your talent through them
• A clear understanding of strategic talent management and securing/ negotiating/reviewing large, complex deals
• Proven record of generating talent revenue to target across multiple revenue streams including, but not limited to, brand partnerships, ad revenue, prize money and licensing
• Possess in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the talent, gaming and social media industry
• Ability to handle difficult conversations with team, talent and third parties, always with an empathic and solutions-focused mindset and in a confident, calm manner
• Interpret data and analytics across gaming and social media platforms to glean insight that can be utilised to talents’ advantage
• Understand and confidently negotiate all contracts
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong relationship builder
• Commercially minded
• Line management capabilities
• Must demonstrate a high quality of work performed both accurately and efficiently to deadlines
• Adaptable self-starter who is able to manage multiple projects and talent simultaneously with a persistent, determined and positive attitude
• Highly organised, proactive and pragmatic with day-to-day tasks
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ambitious and driven to achieve positive results
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, Canva and Google Drive

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A fast-paced, reactive job at an exciting and fast-growing talent management agency
• A job where your voice is heard and where good ideas are swiftly acted on
• Competitive salary
• Unlimited holiday (after probation)
• Limitless progression opportunities - we believe that everybody’s career progression should be uncapped. If you prove yourself, there is no limit to how far or quickly you can progress within the business
• All new starters are provided with an Apple MacBook and an iPhone
• Strong culture with a friendly, welcoming team - team lunches, socials, birthdays and special occasions celebrated
• Flexible working schedule - we are looking for someone who is organised and can work autonomously, managing their own schedule around work commitments
• We are currently WFH 3 days a week with 2 days per week at our Holborn office, subject to change

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

OTG is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity across our team and we aim to create a working environment where all are accepted and heard. A copy of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy can be found here:

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Profession type

Advertising / Marketing / PR

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English