Senior Talent Booker

This is a Full Time Job

Scope:

The Talent Booker is responsible for identifying, inviting, and securing talent for exclusive screenings, unique exhibitions, A-list premieres and star-studded events. The Talent Booker will have a proven track record of securing talent and producing significant and note-worthy programming in entertainment, sports, gaming, music, advertising, news and digital media to reflect a relevant annual public programming calendar. He/she has a pulse on pop culture trends and a strong network of contacts which include actors, celebrities, musicians, athletes, political pundits, journalists, talent management, creative visionaries, as well as, relationships with television networks, studios and digital media companies. The Talent Booker is responsible for booking talent and events for NY Public Programs including PaleyFest NY, PaleyLive Series, Paley Impact, the annual Paley Honors (dinner and luncheon), exhibits (PaleyGX, Paleyland - among others), screenings (such as Fall TV Previews), TV specials, Corporate events, Family programs, Patron Circle and President Circle events, partner related programming and works on any other events, as needed. We seek an entrepreneurial, results-driven, highly organized professional with strong writing and communications skills who is able to work well independently.

Responsibilities:

- Book and produce unique and influential programs that celebrate the biggest, best and most critically acclaimed shows on television and that offers a peek behind the creative process and that educates audiences on how series are born, characters are developed and how storylines can start a conversation and have a positive cultural impact.

- Book talent to participate in all Paley public programs including Paley Honors, exhibit launches, events, screenings

- Secure programming lineups 6 months in advance. Secure exhibits and screenings one year in advance.

- Draft correspondence, pitch letters, invitations, proposals, thank you letters, etc. for Paley Public Programming.

- Research background information utilizing various sources, to collect all elements required for developing programs.

- Idea generator for all Public Programming.

- Create and maintain booking status documents.

- Handle other projects as assigned.

Requirements:

- 10+ years of programming experience securing high profile talent for entertainment, sport and media programs and other special events on time and within budget -

- In depth knowledge and appreciation of television, pop culture, sports and the media industry -

- Must have a current network of relevant, top talent which include actors, celebrities, political figures, showrunners, talent management, creative visionaries and executives within the media, entertainment, film, news, gaming and sports industries -

- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to break through gate-keepers and influence decision makers, including executives and talent, publicists and talent agents -

- Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environment -

- A strong professional drive, sales/marketing mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit -

- Bachelor's degree -

- Bilingual in Spanish, a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The Paley Center for Media maintains a strong policy of equal opportunity in employment. It is our objective to recruit, hire, and retain the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our equal employment philosophy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, job benefits, and terminations.