About the role
Be Part of What’s Next
Help shape the conversations everyone will be talking about tomorrow. As Temporary Senior Entertainment Manager, you’ll be at the center of culture, securing the talent and stories that power some of the most recognizable media brands in the world while helping drive audience growth across today’s most influential platforms.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
We create media that moves minds, products and ideas. Our portfolio of 30 iconic brands — including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health and Road & Track — reaches nearly 130 million people each month. Our teams combine trusted journalism and cultural storytelling with technology, data and commerce to create experiences that inform, inspire and entertain audiences across generations and around the globe. And together, we are shaping what’s next.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
* Identify, pitch, and secure celebrity talent for video interviews and original programming across Hearst Magazines brands and platforms, including Cosmopolitan, Esquire, ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, Good Housekeeping, and more—content that will live across all platforms. * Build, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with publicists, talent managers, agents, studios, and other key industry stakeholders. * Partner closely with editorial, video, and social teams to align talent bookings with content strategies, audience interests, and major cultural moments. * Lead outreach efforts, scheduling, and end-to-end logistics for talent bookings from initial pitch through production. * Negotiate booking terms and ensure all agreements, expectations, and deliverables are communicated clearly and executed successfully.
Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)
* 5+ years of experience booking celebrity talent for digital video, social media, entertainment, or related content formats. * Established network of contacts including publicists, talent agents, managers, studios, and entertainment executives. * Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to represent Hearst Magazines professionally and effectively. * Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and talent bookings simultaneously. * Deep understanding of pop culture, entertainment trends, and the evolving media landscape. * Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across editorial, social, video, production, and business teams. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and identify new opportunities for audience growth.
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Compensation
The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.
Base Salary Range: $64—$76 USD