Complex Networks, formed from the acquisition of Complex Media Inc. through a joint venture by Verizon and Hearst, is a global lifestyle brand and media company and one of the most influential voices in popular culture today. Complex Networks’ digital channels, which include Complex, First We Feast, Pigeons amp; Planes, Sole Collector and more, is a Top 10 publisher in the U.S. for social engagement on channels like Facebook and YouTube. A diversified and profitable media business with premium distribution partners such as Netflix, Hulu, Pluto TV, Roku, and iFlix. Complex Networks’ original content exemplifies convergence culture, exploring topics that span across popular culture from music to movies, sports to video games, fashion to food.
Complex Networks is looking for an experienced Host Relations Leadto join the New York-based talent relations team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Track all talent-related documents including but not limited to contracts, releases, and payment documents
- Provide leadership on internal talent-related asks including but not limited to negotiations, contracts, schedules, budgeting.
- Work on long-term strategic planning within the host relations space.
- Work with senior leadership to achieve talent-related goals.
- Assist in talent discovery and development of ‘on-air’ hosts.
- Assist in securing celebrity and expert hosts for various editorial programming and branded content.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with internal talent while serving as a point for all talent needs, requests, 3rd party-branded opportunities
- Work with legal to confirm completion of confidential memos, correspondence, notes.
- Work with internal talent on establishing rates and guardrails. Update talent database inclusive of rates, guardrails
- Work with video production teams to confirm talent logistics for shoots.
- Work on branded talent campaigns and branded programming.
- Research/suggest relevant internal talent for programming, campaigns, and host opportunities.
- Coordinate business amp; talent travel, including trip logistics and itinerary, meeting coordination, and remote support
- Schedule and set up conference calls, teleconferences, and web-based meeting
- Interact with a wide variety of internal and external clients and contacts
- Establish best practices for Complex brands seeking and interfacing with internal talent.
- Help build/organize systems and processes within the talent department
- Work with the talent to seek out major third-party opportunities that complement and/or enhance the Complex Networks brand.
Requirements
- BA or BS Degree
- 6-8 years of experience in talent relations particularly internal hosts, on-air talent, and podcast talent.
- Clearly understanding of the Complex brand.
- Experience managing needs of celebrity-level talent and ability to stay calm while handling difficult situations.
- Database of industry contacts across verticals
- A solid understanding of all social platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Clubhouse, Twitch, TikTok, etc.
- Experience with making decks and slides pegged to internal and external projects.
- Strong attention to detail, administrative, critical reasoning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong influence, negotiation skills, and knowledge of talent contractual terms.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and work under shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Superior interpersonal skills and ability to interact and work with staff at all levels.
- Willingness to take initiative and to follow through on projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Work independently and in a team environment.
- Works with integrity and honesty.
- Ability to travel and work outside of standard business hours.
Benefits
Complex offers an awesome casual work environment with a great team of smart, motivated, innovative and fun people. And our benefits are pretty good as well, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, generous time off and a 401k match! We hold tons of events throughout the year including happy hours and team building activities.
About Complex Networks
Complex Networks develops and distributes original programming for its channels and through output deals with premium distributors. The company cultivates content that spans across popular culture from music to movies, sports to video games, fashion