Company And Culture
Complex is the definitive platform for global youth culture and music lifestyle, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge content, commerce and live experiences with unparalleled scale. Through innovative content, Complex tells stories of music, streetwear and style, sports, art and beyond. Its content engages in a dynamic conversation with the audience, reflecting and shaping the zeitgeist of convergence culture. A powerful media juggernaut paired with a curated marketplace, Complex is redefining the way fans interact with their favorite brands and artists and reshaping the future of digital culture and commerce.
Why We're Hiring
We’re hiring a Talent Associate who will liaise across departments company-wide to identify and secure meaningful talent to appear in our video content and at our digital festivals. This position will report to the Associate Director of Talent Relations and will ensure that content is creative and on-brand. A successful candidate will have experience in digital media and events/festivals. The ideal candidate has refined judgment, great interpersonal skills, persistence in pursuing top guests, and the ability to think creatively when booking guests for programs. Connections in and to the worlds of art, sneakers, fashion, sports, collectibles, beauty, health & wellness, and home goods will be essential.
What You'll Do
Oversee and manage day-to-day booking operations for Complex original programming.
Serve as the primary talent relations point of contact for each booking.
Pitch our original segments cultivating relationships and booking guests who are top-tier talent in film, comedy, sports and overall pop-culture creators.
Work with Content, Marketing, and Merchandise teams to best understand our needs.
Set up pre-production calls with talent teams to ensure smooth shoots.
Coordinate with on-air talent on research/pre-interviews and booking guests & creators with diverse points of view.
Deliver detailed and accurate guest coordination information to tech/control room team for in-studio or remote interviews.
Confirm & contract talent, coordinate logistics, oversee each booking execution and conduct recaps.
Respond quickly to short timelines with last-minute guest bookings.
Enjoy working in a fast-paced, demanding environment, sometimes driven by last minute execution requirements.
Handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Remain current on local events & trends and source potential leads in major markets.
Maintain effective communication.
Perform general office administration, including but not limited to: Following up on leads, phone calls, emails, scheduling, faxing, emailing, organizing and maintaining files.
Who You Are
Booker with a minimum 3 years of experience booking guests on a weekly basis (remote and in-person)
A candidate with excellent grammar skills, communication skills and great phone etiquette.
A candidate who understands the concept of salesmanship, being effective while working remotely, and a strong sense of commitment to the company and brand.
Highly professional, articulate, trustworthy, responsible, self-motivated, well organized, a fast learner, and someone who works well with clear direction.
A master net-worker who builds relationships and is an outward facing champion of the shows they are booking and Complex as a brand
What We Offer
Best in class health, dental, and vision insurance
Healthcare FSA
Dependent Care FSA
Commuter Benefits FSA
Short-term/long-term disability and life insurance
Paid Parental leave
401k with 4% match
Pet Insurance
Legal and Identity Theft Plans
Flexible PTO
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of the job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some incumbents assigned to the job to perform a different combination of duties.
Complex participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
