Sr Manager, Talent

The Senior Manager of Talent supports CBS Sports Talent relations efforts to engage with Talent for various Studio Shows, Sporting Events & appearances and ensures our Talent feels cared for with an emphasis on CBS Sports Digital Podcasts, HQ and CBS Sports Golazo
 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the daily scheduling of CBS Sports Podcasts, CBS Sportsline and CBS Sports Golazo Network talent communicating these details to Talent, Production and Operations
• Help negotiate talent contracts and be a point of contact for people looking to join CBS Sports Digital and Golazo Network
• Aid with the on-boarding of new talent into payroll systems and make sure salaries are budgeted to the right group.
• Maintain internal spreadsheets to track talent usages and adhere to budgetary guidelines.
• Track days worked of specific talent in order to meet contractual obligations
• Help build positive relationships within our team and external parties.
• Act as the main presence of the Talent Group in our Stamford studios during the year and be the primary point of contact for Talent, high profile guests and Agents while in studio.
• Aid guests and talent with travel logistics, expenses and corporate compliance.
• Cultivate relationships with Talent and Producers while offering feedback and serving as a liaison between the two
• Contribute to weekly Talent Group meetings and provide weekly updates
• Pull clips weekly from shows/events to aid Talent evaluation & share them with talent
• Think creatively in terms of conceptualizing new ideas in regards to expanded programming as well as how to improve our productivity, efficiency and fiscal responsibility as a department
   

Basic Qualifications:

• 3-5 years working in sports, entertainment or media industries
• Working knowledge of the hospitality industry
• Strong passion for and comprehensive knowledge of Sports, specifically world football.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality management, Sports management or related field
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team oriented with the ability to interact with people across the organization
• Note: this role may require work on some evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Schedule flexibility for travel
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience directly working with talent including contract negotiation and scheduling
• Proven track record of generating, negotiating, and finalizing deals

CBS Sports, a year-round leader in cross-platform sports coverage, broadcasts a portfolio of events on the CBS Television Network, including THE NFL ON CBS; college football, including the Big Ten ON CBS; college basketball, including the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship; golf, including The Masters®, PGA Championship and PGA TOUR; soccer, including the UEFA Champions League and NWSL; and CBS SPORTS SPECTACULAR. 

In addition, the division includes CBS SPORTS NETWORK, the 24-hour cable home of CBS Sports which televises live sports programming throughout the year, including college football and basketball games, UEFA Champions League and Europa League action, Italy's Serie A matches, Concacaf national team competitions, as well as a full slate of original programming and studio coverage. 

CBS Sports also delivers an extensive lineup of global soccer coverage on Paramount+, including every UEFA club competition match, all Serie A matches as well as Concacaf national team competitions, and produces INSIDE THE NFL for Paramount+. CBS Sports Digital's multi-platform offerings include CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports apps for mobile and connected TV devices; the 24/7 streaming sports news network CBS Sports HQ; 247Sports; MaxPreps; CBS Sports fantasy games; and SportsLine.

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. 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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