Location: Hybrid (New York, NY or Los Angeles, CA). Requires occasional in-person presence, fully remote candidates will not be considered.
Position Type: Full-time, 1-year W2 contract
Compensation Range: $35 – $40/hr (max)
Are you deeply passionate about entertainment, pop culture, film, television, or sports? Cella has partnered with a premier global audio and media network to find a versatile Podcast Talent Relations Coordinator! This is a newly created, highly dynamic role designed for a motivated junior professional or recent graduate eager to dive into the entertainment industry. You will help manage operations across approximately 50 major podcast shows, contributing ideas in weekly talent relations meetings and assisting with high-profile guest bookings.
Responsibilities:
As a Podcast Talent Relations Coordinator, a “day in the life” involves keeping a fast-paced, geographically distributed team perfectly aligned. Your specific tasks will include:
- Calendar & System Management: Create, develop, and maintain a comprehensive culture and sports calendar, tracking upcoming film, TV, book releases, sporting events, and award shows.
- Logistics & Show Support: Support onsite guest appearances, manage the studio green room, and warmly greet guests when onsite.
- Booking Support & Research: Work closely with the Talent Relations team to support guest booking, conduct research, and generate targeted talent lists for various projects across the podcast slate and live programming.
- Team Communication & Workflows: Manage day-to-day scheduling and operations using Excel, Word, Slack, Google Drive, and Zoom. Establish consistent check-ins and workflows with show teams, producers, and podcast managers.
- Legal Liaison: Act as a bridge between the Talent Relations team and the legal department to ensure clear communication and maintain meticulous record-keeping.
- Creative Collaboration: Participate actively in weekly talent relations meetings to pitch creative ideas and suggest potential guests for upcoming episodes.
Qualifications:
- Industry Experience: 1+ years of experience in the media, entertainment, or sports industry (relevant internships completed during or after college are highly applicable). Previous experience at major media organizations is a plus.
- Core Skills: Exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail. You must be comfortable managing schedules via Excel, Word, and standard communication tools.
- Communication: Effective communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate seamlessly across distributed teams, show producers, and legal departments.
- Mindset: Proactive, action-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment that sees peaks in activity (especially during the busy fall season).
- Passions: A deep knowledge of sports is not required, but you must be highly passionate about pop culture, film, television, music, or the broader entertainment scene.
- Availability: Willingness to travel and be onsite for tapings and guest arrivals when required.
JOBID: 072026-138986
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.