About BuzzFeed

BuzzFeed (Nasdaq: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet with a mission to spread joy & truth. Across entertainment, news, food, pop culture, & commerce, our brands drive conversation & inspire what audiences watch, read, & buy now & into the future. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed is committed to improving it: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, & creative; & inspiring our audience to live better lives. 

BuzzFeed Studios: Where Stories Come to Life

BuzzFeed Studios brings stories to life for hundreds of millions around the world, creating entertainment & viral content that sparks joy, inspires, & gets people talking. Our portfolio includes household names like BuzzFeed, Tasty, BuzzFeed Celeb, Cocoa Butter, Pero Like, & Unsolved, reaching over 134M people each month through articles, videos, quizzes, podcasts, newsletters, & more.

Business Area: Content

Job Category: BuzzFeed Studios

Salary: $135,000.00- $150,000.00 USD 

Union Status: Non-Union 

BuzzFeed is committed to fair & equitable compensation practices. We reserve the ability to adjust the final compensation for this role based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, certifications, & geography.

The Community You Will Join

BuzzFeed Studios is looking for a Director, Talent & Creator Partnerships to oversee & grow its creator business & overall talent relationships. This individual will be the primary architect of the Studios relationships with both digital creators & Hollywood talent.

Part creative, part deal-maker, part relationship manager, the Director, Talent & Creator Partnerships will work alongside producers, & brand & social leads to identify the right faces for our contentranging from emerging TikTok stars to established traditional talent. The role will own the entire relationship with these creators/talent: from sourcing/discovering, to bringing in the relationship, navigating complex negotiations with reps, to executing the partnership successfully. The Director, Talent & Creator Partnerships is focused on supporting the Studio from an editorial & branded perspective & will require exceptional organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple internal & external stakeholders, & impeccable written & verbal communication/diplomacy skills. 

The ideal candidate possesses a deep rolodex of industry contacts (talent, reps, managers, & agents) & understands the nuances of both creator-led branded content & traditional talent agreements. This individual should thrive in a fast-paced environment, working autonomously while working alongside a cross-functional team of multi-hyphenates. This role reports to the SVP, Distribution & Business Development.

A Typical Day

• Partner with brand & social leads to identify high-impact talent & creators; lead the outreach, vetting, & management of these relationships.
• Act as the primary bridge between BuzzFeed Studios & the talent industry. Build & maintain robust relationships with talent agents, managers, & publicists at major firms & boutique agencies.
• Lead the negotiation of complex talent agreements & creator deals.
• In partnership with the Business organization, manage the Creator Product & maintain BuzzFeed Studios system of tracking both editorial & branded partnerships.
• Partner with Data teams to track & analyze ROI (e.g., audience growth, engagement metrics, & revenue impact).
• Serve as the senior point of contact for talent, ensuring they have a premium experience working with BuzzFeed Studios & encourage long-term partnerships.
• Represent BuzzFeed Studios at major industry events, festivals, & conferences to maximize networking & business development opportunities.
• Work alongside relevant teams in the Studio & Business organizations to deliver on creator/talent obligations for branded deals. 
• Work with Editorial, Social, & Sales teams to identify social trends & priority brands, making strategic recommendations for talent who can drive growth in these areas.
• Partner with Marketing to develop materials/one-sheets for individual creators.
• Continuously develop our talent offering to ensure BuzzFeed Studios remains an industry leading partner for both talent & advertisers.

Who You Are

• 8+ years in talent relations, casting, or partnerships, ideally at a major studio, publisher, streamer, or talent agency.
• Proven track record working with both digital-native creators & traditional talent (actors, hosts, etc.).
• A deep, active network of contacts across major & boutique talent agencies & management firms.
• Expert-level understanding creator & talent contracts, deal structures, talent fees, & industry-standards for both digital creators & traditional talent.
• Experience using project management tools like Airtable to manage a high volume of talent leads & active deals.
• Impeccable communication & diplomacy skills
• The ability to navigate the personalities & egos of the industry while securing the interests of the business.
• A calm, collected approach under pressure.
• The ability to pivot between high-level strategy & granular execution.
• A passion for driving measurable results & surpassing goals.

Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process may be grounds for rejection of your application.

Life at BuzzFeed

We celebrate inclusion & are committed to equal-opportunity employment. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, & will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category.

You can expect:

• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions.
• Opportunities for personal & professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning Team, our Employee Resource Groups, & more.
• An attractive & equitable compensation package, including salary.
• A well-rounded benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, health & wellness discounts, & much more.