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Creator Manager (NIL & College Athletes)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in creator management, sports marketing, athlete representation, or NIL
  • Strong understanding of the NIL ecosystem and college athletics
  • Proven success negotiating sponsorship and endorsement partnerships
  • Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a roster of NIL athletes and emerging sports creators
  • Source, negotiate, and execute brand partnerships
  • Educate athletes on brand building, social media strategy, reputation management, and long-term career planning
  • Collaborate with Business Affairs to ensure compliance with NIL regulations and contractual requirements

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Negotiation
  • Relationship Building
  • Communication

About the company

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The Sociable Society

  • Marketing & Advertising Agencies
  • 51–200
Founded in 2015, The Sociable Society (TSS) is a creator-first influencer marketing and talent management agency helping brands turn influence into measurable impact. An Inc. 5000 company, TSS has been recognized as Breakthrough Agency of the Year, earned the Los Angeles Business Journal Disruptor Award, and was named a Webby Awards finalist. Our creator-first approach allows us to partner with leading consumer brands to execute high-performance programs — from always-on partnerships to tentpole moments and creator-led events and activations. Each initiative is designed to drive reach, revenue, and cultural relevance. What We Do 👇 Creator Management: Full-service representation for top-tier creators, focused on career growth, strategic partnerships, and long-term value creation. Creator Growth Division (CGD): A specialized team of growth strategists, operators, and monetization experts building and scaling creator businesses through affiliate strategy, content development, and backend infrastructure — designed to maximize revenue and efficiency. Brand Partnerships: End-to-end influencer marketing strategy, execution, and optimization for brands looking to scale efficiently. Events & Activations: Immersive, creator-led experiences — from product launches to festival-style environments — designed to generate high-impact content and real-world brand engagement. By the Numbers 💓 1B+ annual engagements driven 💓 30,000+ campaigns executed 💓 250+ creators managed Our approach blends creative storytelling with measurable outcomes, helping brands build authentic connections that translate into real results. Our Mission: To create a world where creativity connects with purpose, forging meaningful relationships between creators and brands that drive lasting impact. Let’s do great things together. www.thesociablesociety.com

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Job description

About The Sociable Society (TSS)
At The Sociable Society, we manage and grow the careers of social media personalities, helping them build lasting brands and turn their influence into sustainable businesses. We take a personal, human-first approach to talent management, guiding creators at every stage of their journey with the strategy, support, and industry relationships they need to grow.

We are forward-thinking, digitally minded entrepreneurs, and we bring this mindset into how we work every day. We are looking for a team member who will contribute to our creative, entrepreneurial culture and grow with us as we continue to scale.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Creator Manager with expertise in the NIL and college athlete landscape.

This individual will manage a roster of collegiate athletes, helping them build personal brands, maximize endorsement opportunities, navigate partnerships, and establish long-term careers that extend beyond college athletics.

The ideal candidate understands the rapidly evolving NIL ecosystem and has relationships across brands, agencies, universities, and athlete representatives.

Core Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a roster of NIL athletes and emerging sports creators.
  • Source, negotiate, and execute brand partnerships.
  • Educate athletes on brand building, social media strategy, reputation management, and long-term career planning.
  • Collaborate with Business Affairs to ensure compliance with NIL regulations and contractual requirements.
  • Consistently achieve individual revenue goals, and roster growth targets.
  • Develop relationships with universities, agencies, and sports organizations.
  • Stay informed on evolving NIL legislation and industry best practices.

Experience

Required

  • 2+ years in creator management, sports marketing, athlete representation, or NIL.
  • Strong understanding of the NIL ecosystem and college athletics.
  • Proven success negotiating sponsorship and endorsement partnerships.
  • Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.

Nice to Have

  • Existing network within collegiate athletics or professional sports.
  • Experience representing athletes or sports personalities.
  • Knowledge of NCAA regulations and NIL compliance.
  • Passion for helping athletes build sustainable businesses beyond sport.

Why Join TSS

  • Work with some of the world's leading creators and global brands.
  • Join one of the fastest-growing creator management agencies in the industry.
  • Flexible, fully remote work environment.
  • Significant opportunities for career advancement as the company continues to scale.
  • Collaborate with an ambitious, entrepreneurial leadership team focused on innovation and long-term growth.
  • Competitive compensation with performance incentives.

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