Talent Manager Jobs

Talent Manager jobs are open across entertainment, sports, music, corporate HR, and talent agencies, from coordinator-level to senior and executive roles, with specializations in artist management, executive talent acquisition, and performance coaching. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles968+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerKFC
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type86% On-site
Top industryFood

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Robert Half
Talent Manager
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Talent Manager
Robert Half
Overland Park, Kansas
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Robert Half
Contract Finance and Accounting, Talent Manager
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Contract Finance and Accounting, Talent Manager
Robert Half
The Woodlands, Texas
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service & Support
Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Robert Half
Talent Manager
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Talent Manager
Robert Half
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Customer Service & Support
Partnerships & Business Development
Human Resources
Business Development
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Robert Half
Talent Manager
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Talent Manager
Robert Half
Minnetonka, Minnesota
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Customer Service & Support
Partnerships & Business Development
Customer Service
Business Development
$50k - $70k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Jobot
Senior Sourcing and Talent Manager
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Senior Sourcing and Talent Manager
Jobot
Seattle, Washington
Human Resources
Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
$180k/yr
On-Site
None

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Talent Manager Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • KFC
    KFC90
  • Robert Half
    Robert Half47
  • The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company
    The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company37
  • Taco Bell
    Taco Bell26
  • Staffmark
    Staffmark20

Top Industries Hiring

  • Food & Beverage181
  • Staffing & Recruiting87
  • Consulting & Professional Services86
  • Technology & Software77
  • Retail64

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in talent manager jobs.

  • 3-5 years of experience in talent management, talent acquisition, or artist representation
  • Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client or candidate relationships
  • Experience with applicant tracking systems or talent management platforms such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors
  • Strong contract negotiation and deal-structuring skills across talent or employment agreements
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, communications, business, or a related field
  • Familiarity with entertainment industry practices, union agreements, or SAG-AFTRA guidelines for agency-side roles

Tips for Your Talent Manager Job Search

Tailor your resume to the sub-field

Talent management means something different in entertainment versus corporate HR. Highlight artist rosters if you're targeting agencies, or workforce planning metrics if you're targeting enterprise roles. Mixing these signals makes your resume read as unfocused to hiring managers.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists talent manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Quantify your talent pipeline results

Hiring managers want to see what moved because of you. Name the number of clients signed, placements made, or retention rates improved under your management. Vague claims like 'grew the talent roster' carry far less weight than a specific outcome you owned.

Target companies by their talent model

Some organizations develop talent internally, others rely on agencies or external partners. Research whether a company promotes from within or acquires outside talent before you apply. Aligning your pitch to their model shows you understand how their talent function actually operates.

Prepare for a relationship-skills interview

Interviewers for talent manager roles will probe how you handle difficult talent, contract negotiations, and conflicting priorities. Prepare two or three detailed stories about moments where you managed competing interests and kept a relationship intact. Vague answers get cut quickly at this stage.

Negotiate using scope, not just title

When an offer comes in, ask about roster size, budget authority, and support staff before accepting. A senior talent manager title with a thin roster and no coordinator support is a different job than the same title at a well-resourced team. Clarify scope before you sign.

Talent Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most talent managers?

The companies hiring the most talent managers right now include KFC, Robert Half, and The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand tends to be strongest at talent agencies, large entertainment studios, and enterprise companies with dedicated people-development functions.

How many talent manager jobs are remote?

About 14% of talent manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though the share varies significantly by sub-field. Corporate talent management and HR-adjacent roles are most likely to offer remote or hybrid flexibility, while roles at talent agencies or in live entertainment typically require in-person presence for client meetings and events.

How do you become a talent manager?

Most talent managers start by building experience in a related role such as talent coordinator, recruiter, casting associate, or HR generalist. From there, you develop a roster or candidate pipeline, learn contract basics, and build relationships with decision-makers in your industry. Moving into a manager title usually requires demonstrating you can own client relationships and deliver results independently.

Can you get a talent manager job with little or no experience?

Entry-level talent manager roles exist, but they're competitive and usually require at least some related experience such as internships at agencies, time as a talent coordinator, or work in casting, recruiting, or artist management support. Highlighting any client-facing work, negotiation exposure, or roster-building projects, even from internships or freelance work, gives you a meaningful edge over candidates with a blank slate.

What does the talent manager interview process look like?

The process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and the type of talent you've managed. That's followed by one or two rounds with hiring managers, often including scenario questions about handling difficult talent or contract disputes. Some agencies and entertainment companies add a practical exercise such as presenting a mock client strategy or reviewing a sample deal structure before a final offer stage.

Where can I find and apply to talent manager jobs?

You can find and apply to talent manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.

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