Talent Acquisition Manager (Marketing, Creative & Digital

Client Overview: Our client is a leading sports and entertainment organization that partners with world-class talent, brands, and properties to deliver innovative marketing and representation solutions.

Must have previous experience recruiting for creative, digital, marketing, strategy, production, or agency-based teams.

Role Overview: The Talent Acquisition Manager will oversee full-cycle recruitment across multiple business functions and office locations, with a primary focus on hiring for brand marketing teams. This includes recruiting for creative, experiential, digital marketing, analytics, hospitality, and integrated marketing positions.

• Partner with hiring managers to develop and implement effective recruiting strategies that align with business needs.
• Lead intake meetings to define hiring requirements, prepare job descriptions, and complete documentation needed to launch new searches.
• Manage the approval process for all new requisitions before positions are opened.
• Publish job opportunities through the applicant tracking system, Linked In, company career site, and additional recruiting platforms.
• Expand candidate outreach by partnering with diversity-focused organizations and professional networks.
• Assist with maintaining recruiting reports and weekly hiring activity updates for leadership and key business partners.
• Review resumes, conduct candidate screenings, coordinate interviews, and gather timely feedback from interview teams.
• Ensure candidates receive a positive experience by maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Proactively source top talent through networking, referrals, market research, and other recruiting resources.
• Facilitate compensation discussions, prepare offer documentation, and guide candidates through the offer process.
• Coordinate reference checks and background screenings for selected candidates.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines through ongoing engagement with candidates and employee referrals.
• Support employer branding initiatives by contributing to recruiting content, social media efforts, and other talent attraction strategies.
• Represent the organization professionally at recruiting events, networking opportunities, and career fairs.
• Track recruiting metrics, analyze hiring trends, and provide insights to improve talent acquisition processes.
• Develop and execute inclusive sourcing strategies that support diversity and equitable hiring practices.
• Provide guidance and training to hiring managers on interviewing techniques and recruitment best practices.

Talent Acquisition Manager Qualifications:

• 4–5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Previous experience recruiting for creative, digital, marketing, strategy, production, or agency-based teams strongly preferred.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and sourcing tools preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship management skills with the ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.