Director, Talent Relations

• Oversee talent relations across the Academy -leading outreach efforts.
• Secure and manage participation of filmmakers and artists for Museum exhibitions, public screening programs, and signature events such as the Student Academy Awards, Sci Tech Awards, and Oscars-related events.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including event production, marketing and communications, curatorial, programming and education, member relations, and digital to align talent appearances with institutional goals.
• Serve as a liaison between Academy-wide events and high-profile talent, their representatives, studios, and partners – working collaboratively with internal teams to support and fulfill requirements necessary for each event and program.
• Guide and support talent engagement for year-round programs, including educational initiatives, global outreach, and community engagement.
• Manage a team of direct reports and work with external consultants and vendors, oversee talent tracking reports, agendas, and update documents for leadership.
• Oversee, manage, and train teams involved with talent outreach, onsite experience, and logistics at Academy-wide events.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the entertainment landscape, including emerging talent and cultural trends.

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience is required in talent relations, publicity, artist management, cultural and/or nonprofit, or a related field within the film, media, or arts industries.
• A bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.
• Must have at least 3 years of people management experience, including direct oversight of staff performance management and professional development.
• Established network of professional contacts and relationships with artists and industry representatives, with knowledge of global talent strategy, preferably within the entertainment industry.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple programs simultaneously.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of discretion.
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office Suite and various electronic communication tools.
• Experience working on live events, red carpet moments, and high-stakes talent engagements preferred.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a professional work environment and diplomatically with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• A passion for film, history, and advancing the Academy’s mission to inspire imagination and connect the world through cinema.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends, as needed, for events and programming.
• A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
• Additional time off, including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401k retirement plan with a company match.
• Clean Air Commuter Program.
• Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
• Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
• Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning.
• Free Academy membership screenings.
• Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum.
• Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage.

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