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Job description
Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio includes many of the world’s most respected and influential media properties including Vogue, Vanity Fair, Glamour, Self, GQ, The New Yorker, Condé Nast Traveler/Traveller, Allure, AD, Bon Appétit and Wired, among others.
Job Description
Location
New York, NY
The Senior Talent Director plays a critical, high-impact leadership role within TTG Commercial. This individual acts as a core strategic partner to sales, marketing, and creative teams across all Condé Nast properties, driving revenue growth by leading client pitches, managing high-level client and talent relationships, and securing talent for commercial projects. Operating with a high degree of confidence and autonomy, the Senior Talent Director will solve complex problems, manage a heavy workload, and oversee high-scale talent deals.
Overview/Primary Responsibilities
Serves as a lead point of contact and liaison between TTG Commercial, Sales/Marketing, Creative, Legal and Finance team(s)
Source, cast and book talent for Conde Nast branded content campaigns, advertising programs, white label campaigns and UGC programming
Identify, cast, negotiate, and book high-profile and emerging talent—including celebrities, influencers, entrepreneurs, chefs, athletes, musicians, artists, and designers—across TV, film, fashion, beauty, food, technology, travel, sports, and other cultural verticals that resonate with Condé Nast audiences
Collaborate with the sales, marketing, and creative team to pitch the wide array of CN talent capabilities to prospective clients to secure and win new business.
Collaborate with CNCC and global cross-functional teams to optimize TTG commercial processes and overarching talent strategy.
Serve as a senior-level point of contact for the sales team, managing communication and execution across all programs.
Manage and oversee talent during on-site production and/or at Condé Nast tentpole events
Manage all aspects of contractual talent booking in partnership with legal and finance team(s) for all contractual needs including but not limited to, executing contracts, talent negotiations, model booking, music clearances, content usage and SAG guidelines
Nurture and manage relationships with Talent Agencies, PR Firms, Digital Influencer Agencies, Record Labels, Model Agents, Advertiser clients and their Agencies etc.
Support the TTG Commercial organization by building, updating, and presenting high-impact talent pitch decks for clients and agency partners.
Requirements / Skills
8+ years of experience in talent partnerships, influencer marketing, creator relations, entertainment partnerships, sponsorships, business development, or related fields.
Fully versed in all aspects of contractual talent booking, including executing complex agreements, model booking, music clearances, content usage, and SAG guidelines.
Extensive experience negotiating and crafting complex agreements for high-level talent (celebrities, creators, athletes, etc.) and an established network across major talent, influencer, sports and model agencies, PR firms, record labels, and management companies with insight into the creator and influencer ecosystem
Strong understanding of white-label, branded content, and UGC, with an invested interest in the talent landscape and experience pricing talent across sponsorships, advertising, and live events.
Demonstrated success managing large budgets, optimizing investments, and driving business impact through innovative partnerships, pitching, and measurable performance.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional collaboration (marketing, content, sales, events) to effectively activate partnerships, build alignment, and manage stakeholders.
Strong leadership skills to champion a team-oriented culture, anticipate challenges, and leverage collective expertise for collaborative problem-solving.
Exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and proactive communicator capable of managing high-volume programs, heavy email correspondence, and strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred experience in an agency and/or in entertainment, production, media, editorial or creative setting with excellent executive presence and stakeholder management skills.
Additional Skills / Nice To Haves
Background in the creator economy, at social media platforms, or influencer technology
Experience supporting product launches, cultural moments, or large-scale brand campaigns through talent activations
Familiarity with creator measurement platforms, influencer marketing tools, and social analytics solutions
Experience with global talent partnerships and international markets
Knowledge of content production, media rights, licensing, and intellectual property considerations
Experience measuring partnership effectiveness through performance metrics, ROI analysis, and reporting.
Experience in business development with strategy and scaling partnership programs and operational processes in a fast-paced environment
The expected base salary range for this position is from $160,000 - $180,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.
Condé Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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