What is a talent coordinator?

A talent coordinator finds and recruits talent for the entertainment industry. As a talent coordinator, your job duties include booking talent, acting as a liaison between the production department and talent agents, negotiating contracts, managing calendars, and overseeing events and projects from start to finish. The qualifications you need for a career as a talent coordinator are a bachelor’s degree in event planning, at least one year of experience in entertainment booking or event planning, and strong organizational and communication skills.