We are seeking a part-time, remote Talent Scout who is passionate about discovering and connecting with top talent through social media and online platforms. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of social media trends and a knack for identifying standout individuals suitable for our formats. This role is perfect for someone who has a natural ability to identify standout individuals who align with our format and project needs, as well as evaluate their potential, and ensure they meet both our technical and creative expectations.
Job responsibilities:
- Social Media Sourcing: Identify and engage with potential candidates through various platforms like Linkedin, Instagram, TikTok, Backstage etc.
- Talent Pipeline Building: Maintain relationships with potential candidates for future roles, ensuring a strong pipeline of talent.
- Candidate Assessment: Conduct initial screenings and assessments to evaluate candidates' skills and cultural fit.
- Administrative Support: Maintain and update tracking spreadsheets, Asana tasks, email threads, and other organizational tools to ensure seamless communication and accurate records.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Project manager of remote production to align sourcing efforts with format needs.
- Brand Representation: Act as a brand ambassador, showcasing our company culture to attract top talent.
- Profile Matching: Analyze candidate profiles and identify individuals that best fit our specific talent needs based on project and format requirements.
- Negotiation & Communication: Communicate rates to creators, negotiate fair terms, and secure the best talent within budget.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Project Manager of remote production to align sourcing efforts with format and project requirements.
Requirements:
Experience: 1+ year in talent acquisition, recruiting, or social media sourcing, ideally with experience in remote and project-based environments.
Skills:
- Strong understanding and hands on experience of social media platforms and talent sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok).
- Excellent communication skills for effective negotiation and relationship building.
- Ability to assess candidate profiles and match them to specific format and project needs.
- Strong organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize high-quality test tasks and manage multiple candidates.
Qualities:
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal guidance while meeting project goals.
- Team player with strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working closely with project managers and other teams.
- Adaptable and capable of working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to maintaining and promoting our company’s values and culture during candidate interactions.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary (discussed individually with the successful candidate) with performance-based bonuses;
- Remote part-time work with the flexibility to work from anywhere.
- Growth and development: internal academy with 800+ internal courses and materials, internal knowledge sharing, constant feedback from your manager, and no limits on launching new initiatives;
- A tech-savvy approach and carefully structured processes: no red tape, transparent task management, asynchronous communication (with fewer meetings and more thoughtful written communication);
- Creative vibes of the cool international team of TheSoul Publishing, a company whose unique ecosystem is friendly to any new ideas!