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The Role
Manage talent bookings across a podcast network, partnering with hosts and producers to identify, pitch, and secure compelling guests. Develop guest strategies aligned with audience interests and editorial priorities, support show teams with preparation and communication, and build relationships with talent, agents, managers, publicists, studios, and networks. Use audience insights, performance data, and editorial judgment to guide decisions while coordinating sensitive, fast-moving opportunities.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Ringer is looking for an experienced Talent Relations Manager to work with high-profile talent and book guests across our slate of shows. You’ll partner closely with our content teams, hosts, and producers to identify compelling talent opportunities and strategically book guests who connect with each show’s audience. You’ll bring strong relationships across the entertainment industry, sound judgment, and a genuine passion for podcasts and culture.
What You'll Do
- Manage talent bookings across The Ringer’s podcast network, partnering closely with hosts and producers to identify and secure compelling guests.
- Build consistent workflows and communication with show teams, including regular check-ins, guest pitches, and planning around tentpole events and key coverage moments.
- Develop thoughtful guest strategies that align talent opportunities with each show’s audience, voice, and editorial priorities.
- Support hosts and producers in preparing for guest appearances and help ensure teams have the information and resources they need.
- Build trusted relationships with hosts across the network and act as a bridge between show teams and senior leadership.
- Develop and maintain strong external relationships with talent, managers, agents, publicists, PR firms, studios, and networks.
- Keep internal and external partners informed about new shows, launches, and opportunities across The Ringer network.
Who You Are
- You have 5+ years of relevant experience working with celebrities, creators, managers, publicists, or other partners across the entertainment industry.
- You have a demonstrated track record of booking high-profile guests and building trusted relationships with talent and their representatives.
- You are a persuasive and thoughtful communicator who knows how to develop and pitch opportunities to internal and external partners.
- You use audience insights, performance data, and strong editorial judgment to inform talent and booking decisions.
- You have experience booking talent for podcasts, digital content, television, film, or related entertainment formats.
- You have a strong understanding of pop culture and stay curious about emerging talent, conversations, and cultural moments.
- You bring professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills to sensitive and fast-moving situations.
- You are comfortable adapting to changing talent needs and traveling when the role requires it.
Where You'll Be
- This role is based in Los Angeles, California.
- We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come in 3-4 days a week.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of relevant experience working with celebrities, creators, managers, publicists, or entertainment industry partners
- Demonstrated track record of booking high-profile guests and building trusted relationships with talent and representatives
- Persuasive and thoughtful communication skills, including developing and pitching opportunities
- Experience using audience insights and performance data to inform talent and booking decisions
- Experience booking talent for podcasts, digital content, television, film, or related entertainment formats
- Strong understanding of pop culture and emerging talent, conversations, and cultural moments
- Professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and strong organizational skills
- Ability to adapt to changing talent needs and travel when required
- Ability to work in person in Los Angeles 3–4 days per week with flexibility to work from home
Spotify Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Spotify and has not been reviewed or approved by Spotify.
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Flexible Benefits — Employees consistently praise the total compensation package beyond base salary, highlighting a mix of RSUs, cash incentives, and stipends alongside core pay. The package is described as flexible and customizable through equity choices (e.g., RSUs, options, cash) that can be tailored for long-term wealth building.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are repeatedly highlighted as substantial, including generous vacation, paid sick days, volunteer time, and flexible holidays. These policies are framed as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience beyond salary.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and mental health support. Additional employer contributions to HSAs are cited as strengthening the overall health and wellness value proposition.
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