Job Description

NBCUniversal¹s E! Entertainment is seeking a Los Angeles-based Talent Booker. This role will be responsible for supporting E! News’ relationship with celebrity publicists and managers, brands and publishers across E!’s top-rated network of celebrity content. This position will work closely with celebrity representatives to build strong relationships, book talent and extend the E! brand across multiple platforms, with a focus on news and breaking news. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with talent representatives, magazine and book publishers, podcast networks and brands. 
• Pitch and book talent for celebrity appearances and interviews across multiple E! shows and platforms. 
• Handle outreach to talent representatives for breaking news and non-breaking news stories. 
• Ideate and pitch unique celebrity content opportunities for E! coverage, especially as they relate to news-related stories. 
• Coordinate celebrity appearances and act as liaison between talent representation and series’ producers regarding logistics and interview topics. 
• Stay abreast of pop culture and upcoming entertainment events and work with team to translate them into booking opportunities.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of experience in the celebrity entertainment industry in TV, print, or online publications. 
• An extensive background and strong relationships working directly with celebrity publicists, managers, and agents. 
• Strong contacts, including with influencer, sports, podcast representatives and other pop culture personalities.
• Experience booking celebrity appearances and cooperative features. 
• Must work flexible hours including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays. 
• Experience handling outreach to multiple parties at the pace required for breaking news stories. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Desired Characteristics:

• Team player who is able to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• A love of celebrity, entertainment and pop culture. 
• Strong judgment and a history of being able to mediate the demands of a news organization with celebrity representatives. 
• Ability to juggle multiple assignments and balance priorities as required. 
• Strong negotiation, verbal and written communication skills. 
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment. 
• Must be responsible, self-motivated and able to work under pressure.

Additional Information

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