Senior Entertainment Manager

Great entertainment stories begin with the right connections. As our Senior Entertainment Manager, you'll help shape the conversations audiences care about by securing top-tier celebrity talent and creating unforgettable content experiences across Hearst Magazines' iconic brands and platforms.

Hearst Magazines is one of the world’s largest publishers, with a portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Harper's BAZAAR, Good Housekeeping, Men's Health, Oprah Daily, Popular Mechanics, Runner's World, and Town & Country. Our brands reach audiences wherever they are—across print, digital, social, video, and emerging platforms—delivering trusted content that informs, inspires, and entertains millions of consumers around the globe.

• Identify, pitch, and secure celebrity talent for video interviews, original programming, and cross-platform content across Hearst Magazines brands.
• Build, cultivate, and maintain strong relationships with publicists, talent managers, agents, studios, and other key entertainment industry partners.
• 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 while ensuring expectations, deliverables, and agreements are communicated clearly and executed successfully.
• Monitor entertainment trends, upcoming releases, industry developments, and emerging talent to proactively identify new booking opportunities.
• Develop innovative talent-driven franchises, recurring series, and original video concepts that deepen audience engagement across platforms.
• Serve as a strategic resource on talent access and entertainment industry insights, helping elevate Hearst Magazines' video programming and brand presence.

• 5+ years of experience booking celebrity talent for digital video, social media, entertainment, or related content formats.
• Demonstrated success securing high-profile talent and managing relationships across all levels of the entertainment industry.
• Established network of contacts including publicists, talent agents, managers, studios, and entertainment executives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to represent Hearst Magazines professionally and effectively.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and talent bookings simultaneously.
• Deep knowledge 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.
• This hybrid role is based in Los Angeles, CA, and requires working from the office four days per week, with attendance at on-set productions as needed.

• 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
  
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  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…