Dexerto is a leading global digital media company reaching over 100 million monthly fans across gaming, esports, streaming, entertainment, and internet culture. We operate at the intersection of content, creators, and brands — delivering premium editorial, video programming, live experiences, and commercial partnerships that shape the modern entertainment conversation. With continued expansion across both the UK and North America, talent access is central to our authority, programming, and revenue growth strategy. The Role Dexerto is seeking a Senior Talent Relations Lead (UK-based) to drive and expand our talent strategy across both the UK and US markets. This is a senior-level individual contributor role sitting between Manager and Director level. The successful candidate will oversee and grow relationships across agencies, management companies, publicists, PR firms, and directly represented talent spanning gaming, esports, streaming, and mainstream entertainment in both territories. While based in the UK, this role carries meaningful responsibility for US talent access, requiring strong cross-market awareness and the ability to build relationships internationally. You will play a key role in shaping and executing Dexerto’s transatlantic talent strategy — strengthening access to tier-one creators and celebrities while supporting commercial growth initiatives. This role requires industry presence, sound negotiation ability, strong relationship-building skills, and the personality to build trust with high-profile talent and their representatives across two markets. Core Responsibilities Strategic Talent Execution Execute and evolve Dexerto’s UK and US talent relations strategy in partnership with senior leadership Identify and secure high-impact talent opportunities that drive audience growth and brand authority across both regions Develop repeatable processes to streamline talent booking across interviews, video formats, podcasts, live events, and branded content Track emerging creator trends across the UK and US markets Industry Relationships & Representation Build and maintain strong working relationships with UK and US agents, managers, publicists, PR teams, and creators Act as a primary external contact for talent-facing discussions and coordination Represent Dexerto at key industry events including premieres, conventions, esports tournaments, agency showcases, and launch events (UK and occasionally US) Maintain awareness of agency structures, talent rosters, and evolving creator ecosystems in both territories Commercial & Editorial Integration Partner closely with Editorial, Video, Production, and Sales teams in both the UK and US Support commercial initiatives by facilitating talent participation in branded campaigns and sponsorship activations Collaborate with Sales leadership to identify talent-led commercial opportunities Contribute ideas for scalable formats that strengthen recurring talent access Negotiation & Relationship Management Lead day-to-day negotiations with professionalism and commercial discipline Manage sensitive talent dynamics with discretion and sound judgment Ensure a best-in-class experience for talent across all Dexerto engagements Protect and strengthen Dexerto’s reputation within both UK and US media ecosystems Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will bring: 5–8 years of experience in talent relations, talent management, media partnerships, or agency-side representation Strong networks within the UK market, with exposure to or experience working across US talent ecosystems Demonstrated success securing notable talent across digital media, interviews, campaigns, live programming, or branded content Deep understanding of gaming, esports, streaming, influencer, and entertainment industries Commercial awareness and experience supporting revenue-generating initiatives Confidence representing a growing international media brand externally High emotional intelligence and strong long-term relationship-building ability Ability to operate independently across time zones Willingness to travel internationally when required Impact of the Role In today’s creator-driven media landscape, talent access defines credibility. This role will be instrumental in strengthening Dexerto’s authority across both sides of the Atlantic — deepening industry partnerships, enhancing programming access, and supporting measurable growth across editorial influence and commercial revenue. This is a high-visibility opportunity for a well-connected operator who understands both the creative and commercial sides of modern entertainment and is excited to scale talent strategy across two major markets from a UK base. Dexerto is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. li-remote