Senior Influencer & Talent Relations Manager (UK - Remote)

Dexerto is seeking a Senior Influencer & Talent Relations Manager to lead and evolve our talent and influencer partnerships function across gaming, streaming, entertainment, and internet culture. Although this is a fully remote role, we are seeking somebody based in the UK.  This is a senior, high-impact leadership role for someone with deep industry relationships, strong commercial instincts, and a genuine understanding of the creator economy. We are looking for an experienced operator — ideally from an agency, talent management, creator partnerships, or media background — who can own the department, shape strategy, establish best practices, and act as the leading voice internally and externally for all things talent and influencer relations. For the right candidate, this role has significant scope to evolve into a Head of or Director-level position as the function continues to scale globally. You will play a central role in how Dexerto sources, negotiates, manages, and activates talent across editorial, video, social, branded content, commercial partnerships, events, and platform programming. This role requires someone who understands both the creative and commercial sides of the influencer ecosystem — from creator relationships and campaign execution through to metrics such as CPM, performance delivery, audience fit, and commercial value. The ideal candidate will already have extensive relationships across gaming, esports, streaming, influencer, entertainment, and creator management circles, and will be confident operating with senior agencies, talent representatives, creators, platforms, and brand stakeholders. This is not simply a coordination role — it is an opportunity to build and lead a strategically important function within one of the leading brands in gaming and internet culture media. The successful candidate will help define Dexerto’s long-term creator and talent strategy, influence commercial direction, and play a key role in shaping how the business operates within the wider entertainment and creator ecosystem. Core Responsibilities Department Leadership & StrategyOwn and lead Dexerto’s influencer and talent relations function across editorial and commercial operationsDevelop and execute the long-term strategy for creator, influencer, and talent partnershipsEstablish scalable processes, workflows, and operational standards across the departmentAct as the internal subject matter expert on creator partnerships, influencer strategy, and talent engagementEducate wider teams on industry trends, platform developments, pricing structures, CPMs, creator value, and partnership best practicesIdentify new partnership opportunities, content formats, and creator-led growth initiativesHelp shape the future structure and direction of the department as the business continues to scale Industry Relationships & RepresentationBuild and maintain senior relationships across talent agencies, creator management companies, PR firms, publicists, platforms, and directly represented creatorsDevelop long-term strategic relationships across gaming, esports, streaming, entertainment, and internet cultureAct as a senior external representative of Dexerto within the creator and entertainment ecosystemRepresent Dexerto at key industry events, creator activations, launches, conventions, esports tournaments, and networking opportunitiesMaintain strong awareness of emerging creator trends, agency movements, talent rosters, and platform developments Commercial & Client IntegrationPartner closely with Sales, Creative Strategy, Editorial, Video, Social, and Production teamsSupport commercial pitches, branded content proposals, and talent-led campaign strategyAdvise on creator selection, campaign structuring, audience fit, pricing, CPM expectations, and commercial performanceSupport client servicing where required, acting as a senior creator partnerships lead within campaigns and presentationsIdentify scalable commercial opportunities involving creators, influencers, and talent partnershipsWork closely with leadership to help position talent and creator partnerships as a core revenue-driving area of the business Negotiation & Talent ManagementLead negotiations with creators, managers, agents, and representatives with professionalism and commercial disciplineManage complex talent relationships and high-profile engagements with discretion and strong judgmentEnsure a best-in-class experience for creators and talent working with DexertoOversee campaign execution and talent deliverables across multiple simultaneous projectsProtect and strengthen Dexerto’s reputation across the gaming, creator, and entertainment industriesResolve talent or partnership issues proactively and professionally Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will bring:6+ years of experience in influencer marketing, talent relations, creator partnerships, talent management, or agency-side representationA strong existing network across gaming, esports, streaming, influencer, entertainment, and creator management industriesExperience operating at a senior level within an agency, media company, management business, publisher, or creator-focused organisationDeep understanding of creator economy metrics including CPMs, engagement metrics, performance KPIs, campaign valuation, and branded content strategyStrong commercial awareness and experience supporting revenue-generating partnerships and campaignsDemonstrated success managing high-profile creators, talent relationships, and external stakeholdersStrong understanding of gaming culture, internet culture, and the wider creator ecosystemExperience contributing to commercial pitches, client strategy, presentations, and partnership developmentConfidence operating as a senior voice internally and externallyStrong leadership presence with the ability to influence teams and shape department directionHigh emotional intelligence and exceptional relationship-building skillsStrong organisational and operational mindset with the ability to build scalable systems and processesAbility to operate independently in a fast-moving, high-growth digital media environmentWillingness to travel when required for events, activations, meetings, and industry opportunities Impact of the Role Talent and creator partnerships are central to how modern media brands build authority, audience, and revenue. This role will play a major part in shaping how Dexerto operates across the influencer and creator landscape — strengthening relationships, improving commercial capabilities, scaling creator partnerships, and helping position Dexerto as a leading media brand within gaming and internet culture. This is a rare opportunity for a highly connected senior operator to take ownership of a strategically important function with genuine long-term leadership potential inside one of the world’s leading gaming and entertainment media brands. Dexerto is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. #LI-Remote