Job Description

NBCUniversal’s E! News is seeking a Los Angeles or NYC-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 TV-related coverage and talent.

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! platforms, with a primary focus on TV-related coverage and cooperatives.
• Handle outreach to talent representatives for breaking news and non-breaking news stories
• Ideate and pitch unique celebrity content opportunities for E! coverage.
• Coordinate celebrity appearances and act as liaison between talent representation and writers, editors, producers and team regarding logistics and interview topics.
• Stay abreast of pop culture and upcoming entertainment events and work with team to translate them into booking opportunities.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7+ 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, agents and studios.
• 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.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends with short notice.
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA or New York, NY.
• Must have work authorization to work in the United States.

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.

SALARY RANGE: $90,000 - $95,000

Additional Information

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