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BET Networks, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news, and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The primary BET channel reaches more than 90 million households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, and sub-Saharan Africa. BET is the dominant African-American consumer brand with a diverse group of business extensions: BET.com, a leading Internet destination for Black entertainment, music, culture and news; BET HER, a 24-hour entertainment network targeting the African-American Woman; BET Music Networks – BET Jams, BET Soul and BET Gospel; BET Home Entertainment; BET Live, BET’s growing festival business; BET Mobile, which provides ringtones, games and video content for wireless devices; and BET International, which operates BET around the globe.
BET is seeking a Talent Relations Coordinator to support the Original Programming Talent Relations & Awards team, based in Los Angeles. This role reports to two (2) Sr. Directors of Talent Relations and Talent Relations & Awards.
The Talent Relations Department is responsible for leading the network’s best-in-class strategy, outreach, and initiatives for all BET Networks’ (BET, BET+, BET Studios) Original Programming talent – both scripted and unscripted. This team partners closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful collaboration; spearheads all aspects of building loyal and prosperous relationships with high-profile and burgeoning BET talent and influencers, alike; and provides critical Talent Relations support to Network premieres, trade events, film festivals, and tentpole specials.
Overview & Responsibilities:
Calendar management
Schedule department meetings and reconcile expenses in a timely manner
Maintain talent databases and organizational grids
Book talent travel and handle all logistics
Assist in processing payments for talent and glam, as needed
Provide team support in managing talent onsite at tentpoles, press events, film festivals, and premieres
Maintain relationships with existing vendors, while identifying new beneficial partners
Brainstorm unique talent gifting ideas (holiday, production, achievements, congratulatory, etc.)
Assemble and mail talent start of production and premiere gifts
Basic Qualifications
Minimum 3+ years of administrative + entertainment industry experience
Fluency in commonly used cloud-based software: Microsoft 365, G-Suite, Slack,Airtable, Concur, etc.
Additional Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Discernment. You habitually exercise discretion with internal, sensitive, and confidential business; you’re keenly aware of your location, audience, surroundings, and who might be listening
Understand the nuances of working with executives, talent, and industry representatives
Familiarity with Wrike is a plus!
Ability to travel, work evenings, holidays, and weekends, as needed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks across several projects/productions
Ability to maintain composure in high-stress productions and events
Maintains a professional demeanor with both talent and executives
Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
Must be self-motivated, poised, patient, positive and have superior interpersonal skills
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
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