Senior Director, Talent Relations

The Volume • New York, NY

2d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Onsite

About The Position

THE VOLUME IS A DIGITAL MEDIA COMPANY BUILT AROUND STRONG VOICES, UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES, AND INFLUENTIAL PERSONALITIES. IN ADDITION TO OUR CORE CONTENT BUSINESS, WE OPERATE A GROWING E-COMMERCE OPERATION FOCUSED ON APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Strong existing relationships with talent representatives (agents, managers, publicists) preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed