Talent Executive

Compensation Range: $32 - $36 per hour

Location: New York, New York

Job Type: Contract

Talent Executive

to lead sourcing, negotiation, and execution for high‑profile events, campaigns, and content initiatives. As a key cross‑functional partner, you will own the talent lifecycle from initial ideation and outreach to final onsite execution.

The ideal candidate possesses deep industry credibility, exceptional negotiation skills, and a proven track record in music talent buying within a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Talent can be based in New York or Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

Lead talent booking for assigned events and partnerships, securing culturally relevant artists and creators that align with brand priorities.

Provide expert recommendations on music trends, genre movements, and artist development to inform programming decisions.

Build and maintain a robust pipeline of talent options for upcoming projects.

Direct outreach and negotiation with agents, managers, labels, attorneys, and publicists.

Manage deal memo development, contract workflows, and internal approvals.

Partner with Legal and Finance to ensure compliance with procurement, insurance, and payment requirements.

Oversee technical and hospitality riders, W9s, and all related documentation.

Own booking operations across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

Serve as the primary point of contact for talent teams, managing logistics, schedules, and approvals.

Support onsite talent relations and issue resolution during events to ensure a seamless artist experience.

Maintain accurate records and budgets across internal platforms (CODA, Google Workspace, Airtable).

Utilize data and AI‑enabled workflows to streamline booking operations and reporting.

Qualifications

8-10 years in talent booking, artist relations, or music partnerships.

Deep knowledge of the live‑music ecosystem, including agencies, labels, and management.

Proven success closing complex talent deals for branded content and live events.

Capable of independently managing multiple high‑profile projects with discretion and precision.

Proficient in Google Workspace and enterprise workflow systems; experience with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) is a plus.

Comfortable working evenings and weekends during peak production and event cycles.

Benefits
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short‑term disability, and a 401(k) plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

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