Experience in editorial environments and cross-functional collaboration
Excellent organizational skills for managing multiple projects
Strong editorial instincts and passion for cultural trends
Responsibilities
Lead talent discovery, negotiation, and booking for various media formats
Produce celebrity appearances for editorial and social content
Capture behind-the-scenes content from major entertainment events
Develop strategic talent booking plans aligned with editorial goals
Build and maintain relationships with key entertainment partners
Negotiate editorial opportunities and manage talent logistics
Coordinate integrated content launches with various teams
Enhance talent booking workflows for improved efficiency
Benefits
Collaborate with top-tier professionals across various industries
Access to innovative training programs and exclusive events
Flexible hybrid work schedule for better work-life balance
Join Employee Resource Groups for a welcoming workplace
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
Competitive financial perks with a 401(k) plan and company match
Full Job Description
Job Description
Help shape the future of entertainment storytelling at two of the most iconic brands in media. As the Senior Entertainment Producer for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, you'll cultivate high-profile talent relationships, secure must-have celebrity bookings, and bring ambitious editorial, video, and social content to life that drives culture and captivates audiences.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
Lead the discovery, negotiation, and booking of celebrity talent for print covers, digital features, premium video series, and social-first content across Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.
Produce celebrity appearances for editorial, video, and social franchises, ensuring exceptional execution and an outstanding talent experience.
Capture compelling behind-the-scenes and social-first content from red carpets, premieres, junkets, and other entertainment events.
Develop and execute a strategic talent booking plan that supports editorial priorities and expands opportunities across video and social platforms.
Build and maintain strong relationships with publicists, studios, record labels, television networks, sports agencies, and other key entertainment partners.
Negotiate editorial opportunities and oversee talent logistics from initial outreach through photoshoots, interviews, and video productions.
Partner with editorial, social, video, and PR teams to coordinate integrated content launches and maximize audience impact.
Improve talent booking workflows and guest invitation processes to increase efficiency and collaboration across teams.
Qualifications (What We're Looking For)
5-7+ years of experience in talent booking, entertainment, media, or a related field.
Proven experience securing celebrity talent and managing high-profile relationships for editorial, digital, or video productions.
Extensive network across publicists, studios, record labels, television networks, sports agencies, and entertainment industry partners.
Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to represent Hearst Magazines professionally.
Experience working within an editorial environment and collaborating with cross-functional creative teams.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple productions, deadlines, and competing priorities.
Strong editorial instincts and a passion for identifying emerging talent, creators, influencers, and cultural trends.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
Collaborative mindset with a passion for creating exceptional content for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen audiences.
Hybrid work schedule based in New York, NY, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week.
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 $84,660-$100,000. This position is not eligible for bonus or commission compensation. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
About Hearst Television Inc
Hearst Television Inc is a broadcasting company that owns and operates 33 television stations in the United States. The company was founded in 1948 and is headquartered in New York City. Hearst Television is a subsidiary of Hearst Communications, which is one of the largest diversified media and information companies in the world. The company's stations reach approximately 21 million households across the United States, making it one of the largest television station groups in the country. Hearst Television's stations are affiliated with major broadcast networks such as ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX.
