Talent Relations Coordinator

Job Description

BET Networks, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, is the nation's leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news, and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks - BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET's growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.
Overview & Responsibilities:

BET is seeking a Talent Relations Coordinator to support the Original Programming Talent Relations & Awards team, based in Los Angeles. This role reports to two (2) Sr. Directors of Talent Relations and Talent Relations & Awards.

The Talent Relations Department is responsible for leading the network's best-in-class strategy, outreach, and initiatives for all BET Networks' (BET, BET+, BET Studios) Original Programming talent - both scripted and unscripted. This team partners closely with a variety of internal and external partners to ensure successful collaboration; spearheads all aspects of building loyal and prosperous relationships with high-profile and burgeoning BET talent and influencers, alike; and provides critical Talent Relations support to Network premieres, trade events, film festivals, and tentpole specials.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Calendar management
• Schedule department meetings and reconcile expenses in a timely manner
• Maintain talent databases and organizational grids
• Book talent travel and manage all logistics
• Assist in processing payments for talent and glam, as needed
• Provide team support in managing talent onsite at tentpoles, press events, film festivals, and premieres
• Maintain positive relationships with existing vendors, while identifying new beneficial partners
• Brainstorm unique talent gifting ideas (holiday, production, milestones, congratulatory, etc.)
• Assemble and mail talent start of production and premiere gifts

Basic Qualifications:
• 3+ years of administrative & entertainment industry experience
• Fluency in commonly used cloud-based software: Microsoft 365, G-Suite, Slack, Airtable, Concur, etc.

Additional Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Familiarity with Wrike is a plus
• Discernment. You habitually exercise discretion with internal, sensitive, and confidential business; you're keenly aware of your location, audience, surroundings, and who might be listening
• Understand the nuances of working with executives, talent, and industry representatives
• Ability to travel, work evenings, holidays, and weekends, as needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks across several projects/productions
• Ability to maintain composure in high-stress productions and events
• Maintains professionalism among both talent and executives
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Must be self-motivated, poised, patient, positive, and have superior interpersonal skills

Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gk1x64-3-138-33-178-42 in your application.