Talent Director

Job Title Talent Director Job Description Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and data-driven Talent Director to join our Video Team. This role is pivotal in curating top-tier talent across film, television, sports and music for our digital video series on YouTube and other platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of strong industry relationships, a strategic proactive mindset, creative prowess in talent pairing, and deep knowledge of the digital video ecosystem on YouTube. Responsibilities: Leverage, cultivate and nurture relationships with top-tier talent agencies, streaming platforms, and other talent representatives to secure high-profile talent for digital video (new development and existing series). Strategize and develop winning pitches that drive favorable agreements with talent representatives, ensuring terms align with project requirements and timelines. Design and implement booking workflows and tracking systems in collaboration with internal teams, including Central Video, Brand Editorial, Social and PR. Utilize data-driven insights and tools such as Tubular and other video data analytics to identify trends, audience preferences, and talent performance metrics, guiding talent selection strategies. Collaborate with content creators, producers, and other stakeholders to creatively pair talent with projects, ensuring alignment with audience interests and project objectives. Stay abreast of industry developments, emerging talent, and digital video trends to inform talent acquisition strategies and project ideation. Monitor and analyze talent performance metrics post-project to evaluate effectiveness and inform future talent selection strategies. Provide feedback into the creative process to help improve the securing and matching of talent to video. Qualifications: Proven track record of success in talent booking, particularly within the YouTube space. Established relationships with top-tier talent agencies, streaming houses, and talent representatives. Strong proficiency in utilizing data analytics tools such as Tubular and other video data platforms to inform talent selection and project strategies. Experience working closely with digital video producers on editorial, talent-driven short and long-form video for YouTube and other social platforms. Demonstrable knowledge of YouTube audiences, performance metrics, content formats, and ecosystem dynamics. Excellent pitch and negotiation skills with the ability to secure high-profile talent within project budgets and timelines. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. It is the policy of Dotdash Meredith to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing ddm.hr@dotdashmdp.com. The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: https://www.e-verify.gov/employees Pay Range Salary: $80,500 - $115,000 The pay range above represents the anticipated low and high end of the pay range for this position and may change in the future. Actual pay may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to work location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Dotdash Meredith’s total compensation package for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, and short- and long-term incentives. In addition, Dotdash Meredith provides to employees (and their eligible family members) a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, unlimited paid time off (PTO), adoption or surrogate assistance, donation matching, tuition reimbursement, basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment, supplemental life insurance, supplemental accident insurance, commuter benefits, short term and long term disability, health savings and flexible spending accounts, family care benefits, a generous 401K savings plan with a company match program, 10-12 paid holidays annually, and generous paid parental leave (birthing and non-birthing parents), all of which may vary depending on the specific nature of your employment with Dotdash Meredith and your work location. We also offer voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident, critical and hospital indemnity health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance. #NMG# Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40 iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.