Talent Scout/Host

News Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Education Benefits

Commuter Transit Program

Subscription Discounts

Job summary

News Corporation is seeking a Talent Scout / Host to identify and secure top-tier talent for The Trust at The Wall Street Journal. This key role involves sourcing high-profile talent, leading negotiations, and hosting engaging discussions.

Ideal candidates will have 12+ years of experience in media or live events, exceptional interviewing skills, and the ability to connect with executives. The position offers a salary range of $165,000 to $190,000, along with comprehensive healthcare, retirement

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in talent booking, hosting, or programming.
• Access to senior executives and industry influencers.
• Strong on-camera presence and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Source and cultivate relationships with high-profile talent.
• Lead outreach, pitching, negotiation, and deal-making.
• Host onstage and on-camera conversations.

Skills

Talent booking

Live interviewing

Organizational skills

Moderation skills

Networking

Editorial judgment

Job description

NYC - 1211 Ave of the Americas

Full time

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About the Role:

The Talent Scout / Host identifies, secures, and hosts top-tier talent for The Trust at The Wall Street Journal—bringing WSJ-level credibility, warmth, and authority to live and filmed experiences. This role requires 12+ years of experience across talent booking, interviewing, hosting, or programming within media, events, or branded content environments.

You Will:

• Source and cultivate relationships with creators, executives, cultural leaders, and category experts, with a focus on C-suite and high-profile talent.

• Lead outreach, pitching, negotiation, and deal-making in partnership with internal stakeholders.

• Host and moderate onstage and on-camera conversations, delivering thoughtful, well-paced discussions aligned with audience and brand objectives.

• Prepare detailed briefs, interview questions, and run-of-show materials to ensure seamless execution.

• Manage logistics including scheduling, talent prep, approvals, and coordination across teams.

• Uphold the premium editorial standards, authority, and professionalism associated with WSJ.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in talent booking, hosting, interviewing, or programming across media, live events, or branded content.

• Proven network with access to senior executives, cultural leaders, and industry influencers.

• Exceptional live interviewing and moderation skills, with strong editorial judgment.

• Comfort engaging high-profile and C-suite talent in both live and filmed settings.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and timelines.

• Polished, credible on-camera and onstage presence aligned with a premium media brand.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plans

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans

• Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources

• Education Benefits

• Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support

• Commuter Transit Program

• Subscription Discounts

• Employee Referral Program

• Financial Health Programs

• Cybersecurity Protection

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets

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Business Area: Dow Jones - Media Sales

Job Category: Marketing & Product Management

Union Status:

Non-Union role

Base Pay Range: $165,000 - $190,000

We’re committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation to attract top talent. This pay range reflects our good faith estimate for the role and may vary based on a candidate’s experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

For bonus-eligible roles, targets are determined based on multiple considerations, including market benchmarks and individual contributions.

For benefits-eligible roles, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package covering health, retirement, wellbeing, and more, along with optional benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world’s largest newsgathering operations globally.

It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America’s largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron’s, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance and Dow Jones Newswires. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV).

Req ID: 54714