Senior Entertainment Manager

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Great entertainment stories begin with the right connections. As our Senior Entertainment Manager youll help shape the conversations audiences care about by securing top-tier celebrity talent and creating unforgettable content experiences across Hearst Magazines iconic brands and platforms.

About Hearst Magazines (Why Us)

Hearst Magazines is one of the worlds largest publishers with a portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands including Cosmopolitan ELLE Esquire Harpers BAZAAR Good Housekeeping Mens Health Oprah Daily Popular Mechanics Runners World and Town & Country. Our brands reach audiences wherever they areacross print digital social video and emerging platformsdelivering trusted content that informs inspires and entertains millions of consumers around the globe.

Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)

• Identify pitch and secure celebrity talent for video interviews original programming and cross-platform content across Hearst Magazines brands.
• Build cultivate and maintain strong relationships with publicists talent managers agents studios and other key entertainment industry partners.
• Partner closely with editorial video and social teams to align talent bookings with content strategies audience interests and major cultural moments.
• Lead outreach efforts scheduling and end-to-end logistics for talent bookings from initial pitch through production.
• Negotiate booking terms while ensuring expectations deliverables and agreements are communicated clearly and executed successfully.
• Monitor entertainment trends upcoming releases industry developments and emerging talent to proactively identify new booking opportunities.
• Develop innovative talent-driven franchises recurring series and original video concepts that deepen audience engagement across platforms.
• Serve as a strategic resource on talent access and entertainment industry insights helping elevate Hearst Magazines video programming and brand presence.

Qualifications (What Were Looking For)

• 5 years of experience booking celebrity talent for digital video social media entertainment or related content formats.
• Demonstrated success securing high-profile talent and managing relationships across all levels of the entertainment industry.
• Established network of contacts including publicists talent agents managers studios and entertainment executives.
• Excellent communication negotiation and relationship-building skills with the ability to represent Hearst Magazines professionally and effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities deadlines and talent bookings simultaneously.
• Deep knowledge of pop culture entertainment trends and the evolving media landscape.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across editorial social video production and business teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment adapt to changing priorities and identify new opportunities for audience growth.
• This hybrid role is based in Los Angeles CA and requires working from the office four days per week with attendance at on-set productions as needed.

Benefits (What We Offer)

• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media advertising tech fashion lifestyle and publishing shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
  

The base salary range for this role is $116000$120000. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience skills qualifications and location.

Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.