Be Part of What’s Next
Help shape the future of entertainment storytelling at two of the most iconic brands in media. As the Senior Entertainment Producer for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen, you’ll cultivate high-profile talent relationships, secure must-have celebrity bookings, and bring ambitious editorial, video, and social content to life that drives culture and captivates audiences.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us?)
We create media that moves minds, products and ideas. Our portfolio of 30 iconic brands — including Cosmopolitan, Delish, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Men’s Health and Road & Track — reaches nearly 130 million people each month. Our teams combine trusted journalism and cultural storytelling with technology, data and commerce to create experiences that inform, inspire and entertain audiences across generations and around the globe. And together, we are shaping what’s next.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
• Lead the discovery, negotiation, and booking of celebrity talent for print covers, digital features, premium video series, and social-first content across Cosmopolitan and Seventeen.
• Produce celebrity appearances for editorial, video, and social franchises, ensuring exceptional execution and an outstanding talent experience.
• Capture compelling behind-the-scenes and social-first content from red carpets, premieres, junkets, and other entertainment events.
• Develop and execute a strategic talent booking plan that supports editorial priorities and expands opportunities across video and social platforms.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with publicists, studios, record labels, television networks, sports agencies, and other key entertainment partners.
• Negotiate editorial opportunities and oversee talent logistics from initial outreach through photoshoots, interviews, and video productions.
• Partner with editorial, social, video, and PR teams to coordinate integrated content launches and maximize audience impact.
• Improve talent booking workflows and guest invitation processes to increase efficiency and collaboration across teams.
Qualifications (What We’re Looking For)
• 5–7+ years of experience in talent booking, entertainment, media, or a related field.
• Proven experience securing celebrity talent and managing high-profile relationships for editorial, digital, or video productions.
• Extensive network across publicists, studios, record labels, television networks, sports agencies, and entertainment industry partners.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to represent Hearst Magazines professionally.
• Experience working within an editorial environment and collaborating with cross-functional creative teams.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple productions, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Strong editorial instincts and a passion for identifying emerging talent, creators, influencers, and cultural trends.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for creating exceptional content for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen audiences.
• Hybrid work schedule based in New York, NY, with an expectation of working in the office four days per week.
Benefits (What We Offer)
• Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media, advertising, tech, fashion, lifestyle and publishing, shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
• Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs, immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
• Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work, empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
• Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
• Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial benefits, including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America, East, Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Compensation
The base salary range below is the Company's good-faith estimate for this position in the posted work location at the time of posting. Final starting salary will be based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, training, certifications, education, location and market considerations.
Base Salary Range:
$84,660—$100,000 USD
