Talent Manager Intern

The Talent Manager Intern supports the day-to-day management, growth, and monetization of a roster of digital creators. This role works closely with assigned Senior Talent Agent(s) to support talent strategy, brand partnership activities, and campaign execution, gaining hands-on exposure across the full campaign lifecycle from pitch through post-campaign reporting.

The intern serves as a day-to-day support point of contact for assigned talent, assisting with routine inquiries, helping surface potential brand opportunities, tracking deal progress, and supporting internal coordination across Legal, Finance, Ops, and PR to help campaigns run efficiently and compliantly under guidance.

Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, the ability to juggle multiple tasks and campaigns, and a genuine interest in social media trends, influencer marketing, and talent development.

Primary Responsibilities:

Talent Relationship Management Support

• Assist in supporting the management of a roster of content creators, influencers, and social media personalities.
• Serve as a day-to-day support point of contact for assigned talent, handling routine inquiries and escalating matters as needed.
• Support content planning and discussions related to audience growth and brand alignment, in collaboration with the team.
• Track and update talent schedules, deliverables, and contractual obligations to ensure information remains accurate and up to date.

Brand Partnerships & Deal Execution Support

• Research and help identify potential brand partnership opportunities aligned with assigned talent profiles.
• Assist with pitch preparation and outreach support for Gushcloud’s talent to brands and agencies for sponsorships and collaborations, under guidance.
• Assist with contract documentation and internal approval coordination, including organizing and tracking required materials.
• Support tracking of deal progress from initial outreach through execution and post-campaign reporting using internal tools and trackers.
• Support coordination and tracking of brand deliverables with talent, flagging timelines or issues to the Senior Talent Agent to help ensure deadlines are met.

Market Research & Trend Analysis

• Monitor social media trends, emerging platforms, and talent growth opportunities, and share relevant insights with the team.
• Track competitors and market shifts in the influencer marketing space to support ongoing research and analysis.
• Research and surface up-and-coming creators who may be a good fit for Gushcloud’s roster, for review by the Senior Talent Agent.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Maintain and update databases of talent contacts, brand deals, and campaign performance metrics under guidance, ensuring information is accurate and well organized.
• Assist with drafting, organizing, and filing contracts, invoices, and other campaign-related documentation.
• Support the preparation and compilation of reports for the Senior Talent Agent and internal stakeholders on talent performance, engagement metrics, and brand deal outcomes.
• Support event coordination efforts, including brand activations, influencer meetups, and sponsorship events, as needed.

Collaboration & Team Support

• Work closely with the Senior Talent Agent to support talent strategy and growth initiatives, gaining hands-on exposure to day-to-day talent management activities.
• Assist with coordination and communication across internal teams (PR, Legal, Ops, Finance) to support campaign execution and deal workflows under guidance.
• Attend relevant industry events and networking opportunities for learning and support purposes, alongside or under the direction of the team.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• Able to commit to at least 30 hours / week to this role.
• Relevant coursework, internships, part-time work, campus involvement, or personal projects related to social media, digital marketing, or the creator economy are a plus.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Knowledge of the beauty, skincare, wellness, or lifestyle influencer space.
• Experience supporting live events, brand activations, or influencer meetups.
• Strong interest in the creator economy and emerging monetization models (affiliate, licensing, long-term brand partnerships).

Note:

• This is a paid internship with a fixed monthly allowance.
• This is an in-person hybrid role so applicants need to be located in/near Los Angeles.