Senior Manager - Creator Partnerships
About the job
- At least 5 years of experience managing clients and executing influencer campaigns.
- Strong organizational and execution skills with the ability to work across multiple projects.
- Strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of the influencer marketing space and all major social platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, Twitch, and Snapchat.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams to execute successful campaigns.
- Experience managing internal teams.
- Confident verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills and comfort in a client-facing role.
- Passion for the influencer and talent space.
- A proven track record of meeting and exceeding client expectations and goals.
- Execute influencer campaigns across multiple clients and verticals.
- Serve as the primary client contact and lead kickoff and weekly status calls.
- Provide strategic and creative solutions to achieve client goals.
- Source, vet, and contract influencer talent.
- Negotiate with talent and agents.
- Collaborate with internal teams to meet client key performance indicators.
- Manage paid media processes and reporting.
- Manage deliverable timelines and budgets.
- Prepare and present project reporting, analyze performance against campaign objectives, and provide actionable recommendations.
About the company
The.Team is a global talent and brand partner that works where sports, music, entertainment, and culture meet. It provides talent management, brand strategy, and property marketing to a diverse client base including athletes, musicians, entertainers, and corporate brands. Its services are delivered through tailored, multi-faceted campaigns and partnerships that connect talent with brands, properties, and audiences. Revenue comes from service fees, commissions, and consulting engagements, reflecting its work across representation, strategic planning, and project execution. The Team differentiates itself with deep industry expertise and a broad global network that enables coordinated campaigns across multiple sectors, plus a commitment to diversity and inclusion that guides mentorship and belonging for stakeholders. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives through strategic collaborations and powerful storytelling that engage fans and drive meaningful impact worldwide.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
Founded
1992
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What believers are saying
- Providence deepened investment on July 28, 2026 after multiple bid rounds, validating demand.
- THE·TEAM retained Ed Sheeran and Coldplay after the 2026 rebrand, preserving marquee revenue.
- The company says capital supports organic growth and strategic M&A across its portfolio.
What critics are saying
- Casey Wasserman's Epstein-file fallout triggered artist exits in February and March 2026.
- Unclosed sale invites agent defections and client poaching by CAA, WME, and UTA.
- Founder-centric brand damage remains existential if Casey Wasserman's name keeps overshadowing THE·TEAM.
What makes The.Team unique
- Providence-backed, THE·TEAM spans 28 countries and 70 cities across sports, music, entertainment.
- Michael Watts has led day-to-day control since February 2026, preserving institutional continuity.
- Provisions Golf acquisition in May 2026 extends specialist representation into premium golf talent.
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The.Team, the sports agency formerly known as Wasserman, has acquired London-based Outreach Talent Group (OTG), which represents social media and digital creators across sport, fitness, beauty and lifestyle. Founded five years ago by Emilio and Amy Arciniega, OTG operates from London with a New York office. Emilio Arciniega will become The.Team's senior vice president of creators. The acquisition reflects football's shift towards reaching younger audiences through content creators rather than traditional broadcasters. Football creators now command sponsorship fees rivalling some professional players. The deal forms part of The.Team's expansion strategy. In May, the agency took a stake in Italian football-focused GG11 and acquired the football divisions of People in Sport, International Football Management and SportPlus. The.Team rebranded after founder Casey Wasserman sold the company following his appearance in US government Epstein files.
THE·TEAM acquires Outreach Talent Group in UK creators expansion. October 6, 2026 * Global entertainment, sports, and media company THE·TEAM has acquired London-headquartered digital management firm Outreach Talent Group (OTG) to scale its international creator footprint. * OTG Co-Founder and CEO Emilio Arciniega joins THE·TEAM as Senior Vice President, Creators, reporting directly to Michael Calvin Jones, Executive Vice President, Creators. * The acquisition brings high-profile UK talent, including Laila Paul, Dr. Faye, Calum Harris, Clean with Bea, and Montel McKenzie, into THE·TEAM's roster. * The transaction represents the fourth major creator acquisition for THE·TEAM in 2026, coming after the agency purchased J1S, Long Haul, and golf representation firm Provisions. THE·TEAM has officially acquired Outreach Talent Group (OTG), a prominent London-based digital talent management company. Michael Calvin Jones, Executive Vice President, Creators at THE·TEAM, announced the transaction to accelerate the agency's European digital reach. As part of the deal, OTG Co-Founder and CEO Emilio Arciniega joins the agency as Senior Vice President, Creators, reporting directly to Jones. Founded in 2021 by Emilio and Amy Arciniega, OTG quickly built a notable presence in the UK digital scene and earned "bCreator Talent Agency of the Year" honors in 2025. The transaction integrates OTG's exclusive roster of digital stars into THE·TEAM's global network. Among the marquee names making the move are Laila Paul, Dr. Faye, Calum Harris, Clean with Bea, Montel McKenzie, and more. OTG's clients join THE·TEAM's growing creator division, which already manages major stars like gymnast Olivia Dunne, media personality MatPat, and golf creator Grant Horvat. The purchase represents THE·TEAM's fourth creator acquisition in 2026, building on its May buyouts of J1S, Long Haul, and golf agency Provisions. The agency has also broadened its entertainment footprint through signings like Hatebreed for representation across the UK, Asia, and Australia. The move reflects an intensifying battle across major agencies for European digital market share. CAA has mirrored that momentum by expanding its London ranks throughout 2026, strengthening its UK creators division through key hires including Elle Skinner from Free Focus and Georgia Katz. The creator economy has matured from individual creator sign-ups into full corporate mergers. Global agencies are no longer content with picking up creators one by one; instead, they are acquiring entire boutique agencies to instantly establish localized expertise. For THE·TEAM, integrating Emilio Arciniega as an executive rather than having him exit reflects a smart consolidation playbook: keep the trusted leadership in place while plugging their clients into a worldwide commercial machine. For British creators like Matty Lee and Holly Laing, this deal bridges the gap between regional UK campaigns and international commercial deals across North America and Asia. Will boutique agencies like OTG lose their hands-on feel once absorbed into giant agencies like THE·TEAM? Which UK creator on the incoming roster will benefit most from THE·TEAM's global corporate partnerships?
Providence Equity Partners is making an additional investment in THE•TEAM, a global sports, music, and entertainment company, to acquire founder Casey Wasserman's remaining ownership stake. The transaction follows a competitive sale process with multiple bidding rounds. Providence first invested in THE•TEAM in 2022. The firm's additional investment reflects continued confidence in the company's strategy and growth prospects. Michael Watts, who has served as president since 2014 and assumed day-to-day control in February, will become chief executive officer upon transaction close. Wasserman founded the company in 2002 and led its growth into a global marketing and talent representation business. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Latest music industry hires: celestion, The Team, UnitedMasters, Merlin, Virgin, Version III, Country Music Hall of Fame, more. Latest music industry hires: celestion, The Team, UnitedMasters, Merlin, Virgin, Version III, Country Music Hall of Fame, more dylan smith august 14, 2026. Here's a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of August 14th, 2026. If you have a job shuffle to share, we're all ears. Send us a note to [email protected]. If you'd like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to [email protected]. And, keep track of all the latest music industry hires here. Celestion. Celestion has welcomed longtime Tube Amp Doctor higher-up Torben Müller as business development manager. The Team. In Los Angeles, The Team has added David Valdez and Danielle Diab, both joining from Live Nation, as tour marketing directors. And in its artist services group, the agency formerly known as Wasserman has upped Sophie Maltby to associate director of integrated music and sports partnerships. UnitedMasters. Ex-Warner Records marketing exec Todd Perry II has stepped in as UnitedMasters' VP and head of artist marketing, while Luca Zanello, previously with Roc Nation, has come aboard as head of brand and sync partnerships. Also signing on is Goldie Harrison (who returns to the company following a stint at Empire) as head of commerce and former Def Jam A&R professional Jason Peerless as artist and label operations VP. Merlin. After the better part of two decades in Warner Music's legal department, Jon Glass is now Merlin's general counsel. Virgin music group. Having spent about 13 years with Believe, Syaheed MSBI has been tapped to serve as Virgin's first VP for Africa, the Middle East, and Asia (AMEA). Version III. Warner Records streaming VP Ben Farber has exited the major "to dedicate his full attention to" Version III, the "100% independent" indie that he co-founded in 2021. Country Music Hall of Fame. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has elevated Kelly Campbell (who's been part of the team for five years) to associate director of brand marketing and boosted Becca D'Hilly (one year) to associate director of revenue marketing. Nixon Peabody. Nixon Peabody has hired Matt Finkelstein as a partner; the veteran IP and entertainment attorney will lead the firm's music practice. Tape Room music. After six years with Tape Room, Caroline Hodson has risen to A&R VP. Hey Now Records. And at Hey Now, ex-Elektra A&R director Dilan Ames has formally been announced as A&R VP, with former Play It Again artist manager Alyssa Ramsey joining as artist development director.
Marty Diamond, EVP & Managing Executive the.team, to be honored as international Music Person of the Year at musexpo 2027. MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net), the renowned global music business conference and showcase event will celebrate its landmark 27th global edition from March 21-24, 2027, returning to the "Media Capital of the World," Burbank, California. As part of a weeklong series of premier industry events, including the Global Sync & Brands Summit, the A&R Summit, and other exclusive programming, MUSEXPO will once again unite the world's leading executives, creators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and artists to explore the future of music, entertainment, media, and technology. As part of its 2027 programming, MUSEXPO is proud to announce that Marty Diamond, EVP & Managing Executive at THE·TEAM, will be presented with its prestigious "International Music Person of the Year" award. The honor will take place on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, during a special VIP Awards Luncheon at the iconic Castaway in Burbank. The event will bring together distinguished executives, artists, managers, agents, promoters, and industry leaders from around the world to celebrate Marty's extraordinary contributions to the live global music business. Official proclamations will also be presented by representatives from the State of California, the County of Los Angeles, and the City of Burbank in recognition of Marty's exceptional career, enduring influence, and remarkable impact on the worldwide music industry. Prior to the luncheon, MUSEXPO will host an exclusive keynote conversation with Marty Diamond, offering attendees an insightful look into his remarkable journey as one of the most respected and influential booking executives in modern music history. The conversation will explore his philosophy on artist development, the evolution of the global touring business, and the leadership principles that have defined his extraordinary career. Marty Diamond is widely recognized as one of the music industry's most legendary live entertainment executives and among its most influential booking agents. Throughout a career spanning several decades, he has earned an unparalleled reputation for identifying generational talent, building enduring artist careers, and creating the touring strategies that have transformed emerging acts into global superstars. As EVP & Managing Executive at THE·TEAM, Diamond continues to help shape the future of live entertainment while representing many of the world's most successful touring artists. Prior to joining THE·TEAM, Diamond served as Head of Global Music at Paradigm Talent Agency, where he played an instrumental role in expanding the agency's worldwide presence and artist roster. His visionary approach to artist representation, combined with an unwavering commitment to long-term career development, has earned him multiple Pollstar "Agent of the Year" honors and widespread recognition as one of the industry's most accomplished executives. Diamond has played a pivotal role in THE·TEAM's establishment and accelerated growth while overseeing an extraordinary roster that includes some of music's biggest touring artists, such as Coldplay and Ed Sheeran, alongside today's most exciting global stars, including RAYE, Tyla, and FLO. His distinguished client roster also features acclaimed artists including Alessia Cara, Bastille, Blur, Damien Rice, David Gray, Liam Gallagher, Lorde, Louis Tomlinson, Sia, Sigur Rós, and Wet Leg, as well as rising talents including Niko Rubio, Cat Burns, Dylan, Elyanna, Lovejoy, Ryan Beatty, and Slayyyter. Driven by a lifelong passion for artist development, live performance, and global touring, Diamond has consistently demonstrated an extraordinary ability to guide both stadium-level superstars and the next generation of culture-defining artists. His leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication to the artist community have made him one of the most respected figures in the international live music business. Sat Bisla, President & Founder of A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO, stated, "Marty Diamond has helped define the modern global touring business through his exceptional vision, integrity, and unwavering commitment to artists. Throughout his remarkable career, he has played an instrumental role in developing many of the world's most successful live acts while continually championing emerging talent destined for international success. His leadership, innovation, and lasting impact on the worldwide music community make him an exceptionally deserving recipient of MUSEXPO's "International Music Person of the Year" honor. We are delighted to celebrate his extraordinary achievements and enduring contributions to the global music industry." Past recipients of MUSEXPO's "International Music Person of the Year" honor include some of the music industry's most influential global executives, including Kirk M. Sommer (WME), Monte and Avery Lipman (Republic Records), Jacqueline Saturn (Virgin Music Group), Mandar Thakur (Times Music Group, India), Daniel Glass (Glassnote Entertainment), Alexandra Patsavas (Netflix), Steve Schnur (Electronic Arts), and Harvey Goldsmith (Live Aid, Live Earth), Lisa Worden (iHeartMedia), amongst others. For more details about MUSEXPO 2027, speaker updates, showcase opportunities, and event registration, please visit www.musexpo.net. device: pc