The Role
You’re seeking a dynamic, creative environment dedicated to producing top-ranking podcasts that reach millions of people. Help shape conversations heard around the globe, one guest at a time. Hello Talent Booker! Join us.
The Talent Booker secures high-caliber guests for our portfolio of podcasts, including the number one business podcast globally. The Talent Booker will identify, engage, and schedule influential guests, ensuring a compelling lineup that drives audience growth and enhances our podcasts' reputation. This is an onsite role based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Job Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing:
- Identify and research suitable guests, focusing on industry leaders, innovators, thought leaders, and other high-profile individuals relevant to our podcast audiences
- Book talent for live podcasts and special events
- Stay informed on emerging topics and trends to maintain a fresh, engaging roster of guests
Negotiation and Scheduling:
- Engage directly with potential guests or their representatives to negotiate participation, manage expectations, and finalize appearance details
- Coordinate scheduling efficiently, aligning guest availability with podcast production timelines
Logistical Coordination:
- Manage detailed logistical arrangements for guest appearances, including scheduling interviews, providing briefing materials, and ensuring seamless communication, as well as booking all travel accommodations for in-person guest appearances
- Work closely with the podcast production team to facilitate smooth guest experiences
Relationship Building:
- Build and nurture ongoing relationships with guests, publicists, talent agents, and management teams
- Leverage an established network of high-profile contacts, including PR representatives, managers, and agents
- Serve as a professional and welcoming representative of our podcasts, encouraging repeat engagements and expanding our network
Budget Management:
- Operate within designated budgets, balancing guest quality with cost-effectiveness
- Monitor and report expenditures associated with guest appearances, optimizing costs without sacrificing guest quality
Job Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with high-profile guests and their representatives
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to secure influential guests consistently
- Exceptional organizational abilities, capable of managing multiple guest bookings and schedules simultaneously
- Deep understanding of current trends, influential figures, and relevant topics in business and related sectors
- Established professional network within the business, entertainment, or media industries preferred
- 4+ years of experience in talent booking, podcast production, media relations, or related roles
- Proficiency in standard office and scheduling software
Compensation: Salary + Performance-Based Bonus, Comprehensive Benefits Package. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.
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Valuetainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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The Company
What We Do
Valuetainment is a part of the Patrick Bet-David family of companies. Along with Bet-David Consulting and Minnect, we are growing in the media, consulting, and production space.
Valuetainment hosts 15 channels with more than a billion YouTube views. We create short and long form content, host live events, and produce several podcasts (e.g., The PBD Podcast, The Unusual Suspects, The Biz Doc, Her Talk, Dangerous Conversations).
The future looks bright. Join us.
