Assignment Editor
NBCUniversal
Miami, FL
Responsibilities
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Job Description
Position Overview
The Vice President, Talent Relations reports to the President, Entertainment & Content. This individual is responsible for developing and executing on Telemundo Network's overall talent business strategy. The ideal candidate will be experienced in leading a team of professionals responsible for the strategic positioning, development and management of talent focused on Telemundo's brand goals.
Responsibilities
• Lead the talent positioning strategy in partnership with key stakeholders within all areas of TLMD Media including Telemundo Studios, Alternative Programming, as well as Telemundo Station Group, Telemundo International, Marketing, Sales, Business Affairs and Digital.
• Build and maintain relationships with talent, talent managers, agents, producers and company executives.
• Manages internal and external talent requests to ensure proper execution and alignment with overall strategy.
• Match talent with revenue generating opportunities.
• Lead and facilitate strategic dialogue among executive leadership across Telemundo Media and talent agents and / or managers.
• Scout and evaluate talent for roster consideration.
• Gather and keep up-to-date on market intelligence
• Manage, guide, coach and develop talent in their careers in order to optimize talent potential.
• Develop streamlined processes, maintain talent database and calendars.
• Administer the department budget.
• Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in artist relations, casting, and/or talent management in the television, film, or general entertainment industries.
• Minimum 5 years of experience at the executive level.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
Desired Qualifications
• Unscripted content casting and talent relations experience is highly preferred.
• Extensive and established relationships with talent agents and managers in the International and US Hispanic talent markets.
• Proven understanding of talent contracts with clear track record of successfully managing talent negotiations and deal-making.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategy and communicate a vision.
• Demonstrated ability to make independent decisions, evaluate people, manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment, and effectively interface with high-level business and operations leaders.
• Outstanding communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Process and detail oriented, including strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience driving business solutions through influence and collaboration in a matrix style organization.
• Able to energize and inspire others to commit to and take action on business priorities.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Four-year college degree
Additional Information
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