Talent Agencies Looking for New Talent

POSITION SUMMARY

The Commercial Booking Manager (Talent Buyer) works with the Senior Director, Commercial Booking in event and departmental administration, maintaining venue management calendar, budgeting, booking, and overseeing a dynamic variety of live events that include music, comedy, theater, family, dance, speakers, fine arts, and outside rentals in a multi-venue, not-for-profit environment. The Manager is responsible for achieving annual goals that provides relevant programs to a diverse community, creating an exceptional experience for guests, and maximizes attendance and revenue.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures the efficient in-take process of productions including, but not limited to, maintaining and supervising venue and space management calendar and usage, fulfilling calendar availability requests and responding to rental inquiries promptly.
• Researches and identifies opportunities for future presentations. Cultivates and fosters relationships with local, national and international promoters, artists and agents.
• Create commercial budgets/offers/rental estimates for review by Senior Leadership team.
• Administer commercial show rentals including inquiries; giving theater tours; preparing rental estimates; and liaising with rental clients.
• Assists the Contract and Finance Manager with administering performance contracts for presented and rental shows.
• Attends events and handles show duties, including settlements as required.
• Collaborate with internal and external colleagues to ensure smooth and successful planning and execution of all shows. Ensure clear, collaborative and effective interface with Production team.
• Function successfully in a very fast paced environment that requires tact, discipline, and a balanced perspective.
• Ensure best practices for systems and work-flow process.
• Follow and support all operational policies and procedures. Assimilate into the arts center culture through understanding, supporting and demonstrating the core values.
• Maintain a professional and friendly relationship with other departments, colleagues, and partners.
• Able to remain calm under pressure. Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy. Maintain Dr. Phillips Center standards of customer service at all times.
• Able to effectively communicate in English in both written and oral forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or higher degree preferred. Must have 5+ years of booking experience in a multi-use, multi-venue facility with a broad knowledge of performing arts/live entertainment disciplines and a genuine interest in expanding that knowledge.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, as well as analytical and interpersonal skills. Must have proven experience in negotiating artist contracts.
• Strong fiscal management skills including budgeting and event settlements.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Must be able to navigate a venue management system; ArtsVision is a plus.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
• Excellent relationship, consensus, and team building skills. Ability to maintain a high level of poise and professionalism in all circumstances.
• Experience working in a non-profit, mission-based arts environment is preferred. Understand, support and possess the ability to articulate the Center’s mission and vision to others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize duties and schedules with high attention to detail.
• Must exercise significant judgment and confidentiality.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires the ability to work a variable schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet operational needs

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

With offices in Beverly Hills and New York, Gersh maintains twelve full-service departments: Talent, Literary, Film Finance, Books, Comedy, Theater, Production, Alternative, Digital, Branding, Commercial Production and Commercial Endorsements. The agency’s roster of clients includes award-winning actors, writers, producers, directors and production talent in film, television, new media, branded content, and stage. For over seven decades, Gersh has remained one of the most recognizable names in the entertainment industry.

The Gersh Agency in New York is seeking an ambitious Assistant to a Talent Agent. 2 years of related experience at a mainstream talent agency/management company. This opportunity is ideal for someone who knows they want to be an agent and is excited to work on a fast-paced, high volume desk. Excellent opportunity for growth.

JOB DUTIES:

• Contact with key players across the entertainment industry.

• Rolling calls and scheduling meetings.

• Calendar management, expense reports, and travel coordination.

• Generating and scheduling auditions as well as coordinating with casting directors, managers, and publicists.

• Drafting email correspondence, sending submissions, and tracking incoming/outgoing materials.

SKILLS & QUALITIES:

• Desire to pursue a career as a talent agent.

• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Strong attention to detail.

• Positive attitude, highly organized, and ability to work well under pressure.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

PAY RATE:

$20-22/hour

The Gersh Agency

Harlo Entertainment is a Toronto-based operator, management and private equity company, delivering value over 30 years of aggregate experience in both the hospitality and entertainment industry. With first-hand insights and perspectives, Harlo Entertainment defines best-in-class, luxury experience and is deeply committed to the highest level of guest satisfaction.

We are a collection of diverse individuals with unique skillsets and subject matter expertise focused on building and scaling ventures. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple high-profile, growing brands including: SPINCO, Kasa Moto, MIMI Chinese, VVINES, Moneybag Vodka, Sunny’s Chinese, Parc Ave, Valerie Rooftop, Roses Cocina and more. Check out our website to learn more: www.harloentertainment.com

We are a people first culture. We strive to create great outcomes and to establish win-win partnerships through integrity, reliability, inclusivity, and great communication. Our greatest asset is our people, as they are the powerhouse behind our outcomes.

We challenge the status quo. We are disruptors. We are bold in what we do. We are brave, think big and move swiftly. We don’t just acknowledge change, we initiate and embrace it.

We always bring our best. hold ourselves accountable for over-delivering on a consistent basis. We take responsibility for the outcome of our work. Done is better than perfect.

We find a way to make it possible. We are in the business of storytelling and remarkable experiences to create moments that matter. We ooze passion and pride in everything we do. We are relentless, driven and proud. We dig deep, we get our hands dirty. There is no challenge is too big or too small for our team.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team. As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will partner with leaders in our operating portfolio to source, attract and hire top talent while providing an efficient, innovative and experience driven process. This position will support the Director of Talent in leading best practice initiatives while building out and maintaining effective employment brand marketing and other initiatives as it relates to our talent acquisition strategy.

Our Talent team is dedicated to partnering with our portfolio businesses to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – our employees. We embrace change and the opportunity it brings. We are focused on delivering quality customer service and are committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding and retaining our diverse workforce.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as an expert in conducting full cycle recruitment activities, including but not limited to, creating job descriptions, posting roles, sourcing, screening, and short-listing candidates, providing a best-in-class experience for both active and passive candidates.
• Work with Director of Talent, departmental leaders and active portfolio business units to build and develop out-of-the-box recruitment strategies and solutions for all open positions.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management experience. Proven ability to serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders when recruiting for positions at all levels
• Proactively build and share diverse candidate pipelines, with diversity, fit and succession planning at top of mind.
• Develop, maintain and train team members on effective and appropriate interview guides, including but not limited to process, question banks, score cards and etiquette.
• Develop recruitment strategies (targeting both active and passive candidates) to effectively network and identify internal and external talent pipelines for relevant positions.
• Remain up to date with current recruitment trends and impact/efficiency of department initiatives through networking, data analytics and insights. Use this data to continuously improve strategy and initiatives.
• Proactively use networking opportunities, talent acquisition tools, social media, and employer brand marketing to attract and maintain external partnerships with potential candidates for our companies.
• Work with department and cross-functional teams to optimize employee retention and development.
• Seek, organize and attend events to boost talent acquisition efforts.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience within Talent Acquisition, supporting full-cycle recruitment, sourcing and employer branding in a high-volume environment (hospitality experience is a bonus).
• A people-first mindset with provide ability to deliver a best-in-class and high-touch candidate experience to both hiring managers and candidates.
• Ability to approach Talent Acquisition with out-of-the-box, creative solutions to provide competitive and engaging solutions to meeting recruitment needs and targets.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment. This requires the ability to shift-gears and re-prioritize on a consistent basis.
• A passion, enthusiasm and understanding of hospitality and start-ups.
• Degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources or relevant field.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, including comprehensive benefits, spending account and professional development program.
• Opportunity to develop skills and gain experience in multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
• Dynamic and fun office culture with colleagues who share the same core values.
• Exclusive perks from our portfolio companies, including restaurants and fitness studios.
• Unlimited vacation policy.

Harlo Entertainment

WELCOME TO HARTBEAT. WE ARE COMEDY. WE ARE CULTURE.

Founded by Kevin Hart with a mission to keep the world laughing together, HARTBEAT is the global, multi-platform media brand creating the boldest and most influential entertainment at the intersection of comedy and culture.

Innovative. Inspiring. Inclusive. Infectious. Indelible (if you know that word, chances are there’s a college on your resume). Point is, we go IN.

We believe engaging content and comedy have the power to shift the culture and change the world. Our feeling-first content, immersive platforms and experiences, matchless storytellers, and creativity look audiences dead in their face and dare ’em not to smile, laugh out loud, think, act, care, share, and grow more connected to the world and to each other. We win every time.

OUR DIVISIONS

Now, get out your pencils and pads. Hartbeat has three divisions: HARTBEAT STUDIOS, which finances, develops, and produces innovative content; HARTBEAT MEDIA, which connects with consumers globally through events and the company’s expansive distribution network; and PULSE, the full-service branded content and creative studio that also serves as creative and cultural consultancy to the Hartbeat brand. Plus, Hartbeat’s flagship consumer brand, LOL! NETWORK, reaches audiences across its owned and operated social media, audio, and OTT partners. ’kay, pencils down.

THE ROLE

So if you hate fun, never like to laugh, and hardly ever smile, we have the job for you – somewhere else. But if you believe in a culture of creativity, entrepreneurialism, inclusion, hustle, and heart – while prioritizing fun and funny – you belong here.

We are seeking an experienced, professional, passionate, highly organized Director, Talent Acquisition who thrives in an exciting, demanding and oh-so-fast environment and enjoys and understands the fine art of juggling priorities and projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides deep recruitment expertise (attract and recruit talent at all levels) within the media/entertainment industry, including a strong network and skillset to scale and grow the organization
• Design and implement a talent acquisition strategy, process, and training that effectively supports the talent needs and capabilities across the company
• Leverage professional expertise and support in the design, development and implementation of the talent acquisition processes
• Participate in organizational strategic planning and provide leadership on all talent acquisition initiatives
• Develop and deliver hiring and interviewing training programs to ensure a best-in-class candidate experience
• Serve as a business partner with hiring managers to develop effective sourcing and recruitment strategies that align to business needs and company strategy
• Develop effective relationships within the organization and external networks to have influence and impact in the recruiting process and hiring
• Manage talent acquisition platforms and systems, including maintaining company hiring plans, hiring metrics and reporting
• Develop creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill positions, including direct sourcing, internet recruiting, networking, etc.
• Create and maintain an environment of equal employment opportunity, diversity and competitive advantage in support of the company’s diversity and inclusion strategic plan
• Become the role model for our company culture and its biggest advocate
• Implement HR best practices
• Ensure all employees follow established policies and procedures; make recommendations on changes according to company and employee needs
• Actively source and screen candidates
• Manage the candidate experience and negotiation process
• Participate in setting compensation policies and practices and benchmarking current compensation and benefit trends
• Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and training
• Partner with the marketing team to create Hartbeat’s employment brand and marketing efforts
• Build strategic partnerships with schools and organizations to build passive pipelines and to support Hartbeat’s culture of inclusion
• Attend relevant industry and recruiting events
• Assist with internal recruitment and career progression for internal staff

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience providing efficient and effective enterprise-wide diversity recruitment strategies to meet business needs
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems, hiring metrics & reporting, and other tools to streamline and support sourcing and recruiting efforts
• Must thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and excel in creating new processes and procedures from scratch
• Experience in all areas of sourcing such as social media, networking, employee referrals, job postings, as well as conducting virtual job fairs
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems, Greenhouse or similar ATS software
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and negotiation skills
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Thorough understanding of recruiting methods and best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

BENEFITS

We got you! Hartbeat provides eligible employees competitive benefits, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid vacation and holiday pay and generous family leave policies. We also offer 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending account and an unlimited supply of laughs on company time (aftershock giggles may spill into personal time) and more!

THERE IS ONLY ONE YOU.

We each have our own story and we strive to embrace what makes each one of us unique. We believe that celebrating and embracing this philosophy makes for a better world! Whether looking at our current staff or future team members, we believe that everyone has something to offer, and our employment practices reflect that. Whether by mandate or not, we never have and never will make our employment decision based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

WORK HARD, LAUGH HARDER

Look, it’s called work for a reason. We show up for our teammates, our partners, and our audience. We’re a high-energy culture, where EVERYONE IS A HEADLINER, expected to give their best performance. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun, meaningful, and inspiring. Because if you’re not having fun at work, you’re missing a good time!

So, if you hate fun, never like to laugh, and hardly ever smile, we have the job for you – somewhere else. But if you believe in a culture of creativity, entrepreneurialism, inclusion, hustle, and heart – while prioritizing fun and funny – you belong here.

HARTBEAT

Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty.  Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box.  Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.

Centric Brands has an amazing opportunity to work closely with the Human Resources Talent Management Team including talent acquisition, talent management and learning and development. Perform tasks under the supervision of HR professionals who oversee the processes to attract, develop and retain talent at Centric Brands and some of their top brands including Joe’s Jeans, Hudson Jeans, Buffalo Jeans, Robert Graham, Herve Leger, Zac Posen and 100+ licensed brands. Assignments will vary but will focus primarily on either talent acquisition. Performance review and employee recognition/engagement or learning and career development.

Talent & Learning Assistant – Job Description, reports to Senior Director Talent & Learning

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist Senior Director of Learning and Development with project initiatives, learning communications, class registrations, LinkedIn Learning Administrative functions, Compliance training, e-learning and social learning.
• Supports ongoing annual programs and initiatives tied to Learning, Talent, Leadership and Culture.
• Work with our HR related systems and tools, reporting and analytics.
• Participating in all aspects of the recruiting lifecycle including reviewing job descriptions, creating job postings, screening candidates, scheduling and observing interviews, coordinating department interviews, and hiring candidates.
• Planning, coordinating, and assisting with college related events, career fairs or recruiting events.
• Scheduling interviews with recruiters, hiring managers and candidates.
• Sourcing candidates utilizing our ATS (iCims), LinkedIn and other job sourcing tools.
• Assisting with the marketing and planning of our summer internship and off cycle internship programs.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Displays a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to be resourceful and work independently
• Enrollment in a 4-year college or university, with a concentration in human resources or related field preferred

In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401 (k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation. 

Be part of our growing community by getting involved with groups, teams and initiatives like Be Green, Be Giving, and Be Celebrated.

Centric Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Centric Brands

Are you a passionate people-person with a knack for organization and teamwork? Are you looking to take your next career steps in the talent and culture arena? If so, this position might be perfect for you ????.

We are looking for a high energy, passionate and self-motivated person to partner with our People & Culture leader for all things talent, culture and office. This role will be the face and first impression of all visitors for our company, being highly interconnected within all departments. If this sounds like a good fit for you, read more below!

Responsibilities

• Talent
• Assist with full-cycle recruiting, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes
• Post open positions in the Applicant Tracking System
• Support the candidate experience by scheduling interviews, greeting candidates, updating candidate profiles in the Applicant Tracking System as needed
• Coordinate the employment offer, background check and pre-employment processes as needed
• Recruit for Temporary and Hourly open positions
• Communicates new hire start date and information to other departments as needed
• Assist with external recruiting events
• Culture
• Partner with P&C lead for all planning and coordinator of culture initiatives, events and programs
• Office Management
• Responsible for being the face and voice of the company to visitors, clients, vendors or candidates
• Coordination of client or vendor visits, including all planning needs such as meal ordering and set up and general meeting needs
• Responsible for reception needs such as main line phone answering and transferring of calls
• Ownership of all office supply deliveries and pickups
• Responsible for breakroom and shared spaces maintenance
• Office errands
• Responsible for travel booking and planning for guests or employees
• Other duties assigned

Required Qualities & Skillset

• Strong team player with a high sense of integrity and work hard, play hard mentality
• Intermediate Microsoft office skills, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills

EyeQ Monitoring

Boston Casting is seeking people of Haitian descent and/or with a Haitian accent for an upcoming project.

Seeking:

• Ages 60+
• Non-Union

Shoots:

• From home via Zoom
• Sometime between 2/23 – 2/27

Pays: $300

Must be registered with Central Casting. 

Union submissions only please. You cannot have worked the show Eagle (SWAT) in the last 4 weeks. 

Covid test on Sunday 1/29 in Culver City 

Shoots on Tuesday 1/31 in Santa Clarita 

Kristan is looking for females to portray age 20’s to 30’s, African American or Caucasian. 

Open Casting Call

We are searching for a:

• Male northwestern Irish Wheelchair or walking aid user aged: 40 to 50s for an upcoming TV series shooting predominately in England.
• Shoot dates will be between April – September 2023 TBC.
• We are specifically looking for a person who requires the use of a wheelchair or walking aid for this role.
• Submissions must be based in the UK or Ireland and have a native Northern Irish accent or be able to perform one flawlessly. 

Unfortunately, due to the number of submissions, we may not be able to reply to everyone.

Performers are not required to learn or memorize lines in advance of their interview or audition.

We are committed to diverse, inclusive casting. For every role, please submit qualified performers, without regard to disability, gender, race and ethnicity, age, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis protected by law.

The above-referenced offer of employment is expressly subject to and conditioned upon Performer taking a pre-employment COVID test provided by Producer and obtaining a negative result. If a negative result is not obtained or Performer does not take the provided COVID test, then Producer may, in its sole discretion, withdraw the offer of employment without any further obligation to Performer. 

It’s a New Year and we are looking for new faces!

We would love to see you all Feb 1st at our Dallas location for an open call!

• Women: Height: 5’9″+
• Men: Height: 6’0″
• Ages: 16+ 
• All Sizes welcome
• Please arrive in all black.

Parking can be found around the building or at the Ross Avenue Garage.

ADDRESS: 750 N. Saint. Paul St. Site 209 Dallas, TX 75201