Talent Booker

POSITION FILLED

Hello Stranger is looking for an experienced Talent Booker to join the Los Angeles-based talent relations team.

Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have experience booking relevant celebrity, music, and expert talent across Complex Networks verticals.
Track all talent-related documents including but not limited to contracts, releases, and payment documents
Assist in talent discovery and development of on-air hosts.
Build and maintain professional relationships with internal talent while serving as a point for all talent needs, requests, 3rd party-branded opportunities
Work with legal to confirm completion of confidential memos, correspondence, notes
Work with video production teams to confirm talent logistics for shoots.
Work on branded talent campaigns and branded programming.
Research/suggest relevant talent for programming, campaigns, and host opportunities.
Coordinate business & talent travel, including trip logistics and itinerary, meeting coordination, and remote support
Compile and submit travel & expense reports
Schedule and set up conference calls, teleconferences, and web-based meeting
Attend industry events and talent meetings outside of normal work hours
Interact with a wide variety of internal and external clients and contacts
Establish best practices for Complex brands seeking and interfacing with celebrity talent.
Help build/organize systems and processes within the talent department
Work with talent to seek out major third-party opportunities that complement and/or enhance the Complex Networks brand.
Update talent database ensuring all contact information for talent, agents, managers, and lawyers is always current.

Requirements

BA or BS Degree
3-5 years of experience in talent relations and talent booking.
Experience managing needs of celebrity-level talent and ability to stay calm while handling difficult situations.
Strong understanding of the Complex network brand and audience.
Database of industry contacts across verticals
A solid understanding of all social platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Clubhouse, Twitch, TikTok, etc.
Experience with making decks and slides pegged to internal and external projects.
Strong attention to detail, administrative, critical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong influence, negotiation skills, and knowledge of talent contractual terms.
Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to travel and work outside of standard business hours.