Senior Director, Talent Relations

We're looking for a highly organized, creative, and proactive Talent Producer to lead talent booking and relationships across our network, working closely with entertainment and sports representatives. This role will play a critical part in shaping content by identifying, securing, and managing talent while ensuring a seamless experience from pitch through production. It will also include supporting PR and publicity efforts around talent-driven content and press opportunities.

This is a full-time, in-office role based in our New York office.

• Own the end-to-end talent booking process, from outreach and pitching to confirmation and execution.
• Identify and secure high-impact talent across sports, entertainment, and culture to align with programming goals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with publicists, agents, teams, managers, and talent directly.
• Partner with PR teams and publicists to coordinate press opportunities, interviews, and media appearances surrounding talent bookings.
• Support publicity efforts around talent-driven content, including embargo management, press releases, and media alerts.
• Serve as a liaison between talent representatives and our communications team to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging.
• Collaborate with creative and editorial teams to ideate and pitch talent-driven content.
• Manage talent offers, negotiations, and communications to ensure timely follow-ups and deal completion.
• Oversee talent logistics including scheduling, travel, and on-site coordination for shoots and appearances.
• Create and oversee talent itineraries.
• Attend shoots and recordings to support talent needs and ensure a smooth production experience.
• Track industry trends and emerging talent to inform booking strategy.
• Represent the company professionally in all external interactions and contribute to additional projects as needed.

• 5-7 years of experience in talent booking, production, public relations, or a related role within media, sports, or entertainment.
• Hands-on PR experience, including pitching media, coordinating press coverage, and managing talent-facing communications.
• Strong existing relationships with talent representatives (agents, managers, publicists) preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to confidently interact with high-profile talent and executives.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Creative thinker with a strong pulse on sports, entertainment, and pop culture.
• Experienced in handling sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proficient in Google Workspace.
• Flexible, resourceful, and willing to travel.

The salary range for this role is $130,000-$150,000 USD. Compensation subject to experience and location. Published salary bands pursuant to transparency laws, and do not include possible variable compensation such as annual merit increases or bonus eligibility.

The Volume is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe in providing fair opportunities and a welcoming environment for everyone to thrive.