Senior Director, Talent Relations

We're looking for a highly organized, creative, and proactive Talent Producer to lead talent booking and relationships across our network, working closely with entertainment and sports representatives. This role will play a critical part in shaping content by identifying, securing, and managing talent while ensuring a seamless experience from pitch through production. It will also include supporting PR and publicity efforts around talent-driven content and press opportunities.

This is a full-time, in-office role based in our New York office.

• →Own the end-to-end talent booking process, from outreach and pitching to confirmation and execution.
• →Identify and secure high-impact talent across sports, entertainment, and culture to align with programming goals.
• →Develop and maintain strong relationships with publicists, agents, teams, managers, and talent directly.
• →Partner with PR teams and publicists to coordinate press opportunities, interviews, and media appearances surrounding talent bookings.
• →Support publicity efforts around talent-driven content, including embargo management, press releases, and media alerts.
• →Serve as a liaison between talent representatives and our communications team to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging.
• →Collaborate with creative and editorial teams to ideate and pitch talent-driven content.
• →Manage talent offers, negotiations, and communications to ensure timely follow-ups and deal completion.
• →Oversee talent logistics including scheduling, travel, and on-site coordination for shoots and appearances.
• →Create and oversee talent itineraries.
• →Attend shoots and recordings to support talent needs and ensure a smooth production experience.
• →Track industry trends and emerging talent to inform booking strategy.
• →Represent the company professionally in all external interactions and contribute to additional projects as needed.
   

Who You Are: 

• →5-7 years of experience in talent booking, production, public relations, or a related role within media, sports, or entertainment.
• →Hands-on PR experience, including pitching media, coordinating press coverage, and managing talent-facing communications.
• →Strong existing relationships with talent representatives (agents, managers, publicists) preferred.
• →Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to confidently interact with high-profile talent and executives.
• →Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• →Creative thinker with a strong pulse on sports, entertainment, and pop culture.
• →Experienced in handling sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
• →A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• →Proficient in Google Workspace.
• →Flexible, resourceful, and willing to travel.

The salary range for this role is $130,000-$150,000 USD. Compensation subject to experience and location. Published salary bands pursuant to transparency laws, and do not include possible variable compensation such as annual merit increases or bonus eligibility.