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Director, Music & Talent
Entertainment & Media Industry Company
New York, NY, United States
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Company is the world’s leading all-premium music video and entertainment platform with over 18.7 billion monthly views globally. Company delivers a personalized and expertly curated experience for audiences to explore and discover music videos, exclusive original programming and live performances from the artists they love on mobile, web and connected TV.
Company’s Director of Music & Talent will be responsible for securing artists of varying levels to participate in Company’s suite of original content. He/She will work closely with programming, editorial & industry relations team to identify artists that will resonate with Company’s audience. He/She will be Company’s ambassador to the artist/manager community. He/She will work with Company’s various production teams to ensure all artists/managers arrive at shoots prepared and surprise free.
Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:
◦ Working with artist labels, management, agents and publicists to book talent for interviews, performances and events
◦ Negotiating production fees & expenses
◦ Brainstorming lists of in-cycle talent within client’s requested parameters
◦ Coordinating promotional slates for pitches with programming team
◦ Representing Company on in-studio and field shoots
◦ Continually working to maintain and improve Company’s relationships within the artist, management, label and publicity communities
◦ Identifying emerging talent for Company programming
◦ Staying informed about artist schedules, upcoming projects and other media appearances
◦ Managing artist office visits and shoots
◦ Generating confirmation sheets and wrap-ups for artist bookings
◦ Reports to Senior Director Music & Talent, North America
◦ This role is based in the Company LA office
Qualifications:
◦ Minimum 5 years of music/celebrity booking experience
◦ Strong relationships within the music industry
◦ Exceptional oral and written presentation skills
◦ Influencer, facilitator and collaborator with a positive attitude
◦ The ability to work with teams internally and externally from ideation to production
◦ Exceptional brainstorming and idea generation skills
◦ Ability to negotiate win/win solutions and problem solve under pressure
◦ Advanced MS Office skills, most importantly Powerpoint
◦ Must be willing to travel extensively, often with short advance notice
◦ Must be willing to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed