How to hire a director of entertainment

How to hire a director of entertainment, step by step

Here's a step-by-step director of entertainment hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a director of entertainment job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new director of entertainment
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the director of entertainment you need to hire. Certain director of entertainment roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   A director of entertainment's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, directors of entertainment from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of directors of entertainment.

   Type of Director Of Entertainment	Description	Hourly rate
   Director Of Entertainment	Producers and directors create motion pictures, television shows, live theater, commercials, and other performing arts productions. They interpret a writer’s script to entertain or inform an audience.	$32-73
   Talent Coordinator	A talent coordinator is responsible for searching and identifying talents to cast on production shows according to the management's requirements and specifications. Talent coordinators handle the audition process, create reports of shortlisted candidates, and recommend potential talent to the production manager... Show more	$11-25
   Director	Directors work in show business, whether in a film, a television show, or a theatre production. They are responsible for bringing the material to life... Show more	$31-92

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Facebook
   • Business Development
   • Booking
   • ROI
   • Market Research
   • Ticket Sales
   • DJ
   • Business Plan
   • Event Planning
   • Entertainment Venues
   • NBA
   • Multiple Venues
   • Inventory Control
   • YouTube

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the day-to-day operations with IATSE technicians of the show.
   • Manage all entertainment for venue while bartending on high volume nights.
   • Manage VIP host, bottle service bookings, and graphic designers duties.
   • Define and manage performance metrics (ROI) on sales call center metrics, globally
   • Manage 1200 union, non-union and non-profit group employees including hiring, scheduling and training for a NFL stadium.
   • Manage domestic and international travel arrangements including transportation, lodging, and logistics for individuals and groups utilizing travel management systems.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your director of entertainment job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A director of entertainment salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, directors of entertainment' average salary in hawaii is 47% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level directors of entertainment earn 56% less than senior-level directors of entertainment.
   • Certifications. A director of entertainment with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a director of entertainment's salary.

   Average director of entertainment salary

   $101,163yearly

   $48.64 hourly rate

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   Entry-level director of entertainment salary

   $67,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a director of entertainment job description

   A director of entertainment job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a director of entertainment job description:

   Director of entertainment job description example

   HRBP Entertainment Networks Group & Shared Services
   
   Come join the nation's leading Spanish-language media and content company. TelevisaUnivision entertains, informs, and empowers US Hispanics with news, sports, and entertainment across broadcast & cable television, audio, digital and streaming platforms. Televisa-Univision merger will broaden our global Spanish-language media footprint with the largest library of owned Spanish-language content and unmatched production capabilities to power its preeminent television, digital and streaming platforms.
   
   About the role:In this role, you will partner with our prominent Entertainment Networks team and shared services areas such as programming, talent relations & consumer engagement, and production services, and perform a critical role of coach and advisor to senior business leaders, help build a competitive people organization, operate as a change agent and serve as a champion and driver of a positive organizational culture. To achieve this, you will work consultatively with business leaders to align and optimize their people, and department strategies to deliver business results and growth. Position will also help influence the HR transformation underway.
   
   About you: You are a self-driven, experienced HR business partner who seeks opportunities to add value to the company's objectives and/or department goals by providing strategic advice and counsel while executing on business and/or HR initiatives. You are an influencer and can build strong relationships at all levels of the organization. You are recognized by your ability tackle business challenges in ambiguous environments, with a solution focused, roll up your sleeves attitude. You have a passion for progressive HR and supporting transformation efforts.
   
   Your day-day:• Responsible for advising on areas such as talent management, career development, organizational design, performance management and coaching, employee relations and total rewards.• Development and implementation of HR strategy that drives employee engagement and supports both short and long-term business goals.• Leverage knowledge of the competitive landscape to develop talent plans and strategies to support the achievement of the overall business operations objectives.• Partner with the business leadership team to assess and prioritize the critical business challenges faced by the organization.• Collaborate with operational leaders and center of excellence to ensure robust people strategies are in place.• Responsible for fostering a positive working environment where employees are comfortable addressing issues and concerns with their managers and HR • Partner with Corporate teams and external providers to deliver on training and development initiatives for client groups as needed• Manage special projects and other duties as assigned
   
   You have: • BA/BS in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience• Minimum of seven (7) years of HR experience in an HRBP or generalist capacity, including consulting, performance management, employee relations, compensation, and organization development• Strong command of HR regulations, laws, and requirements with demonstrated ability to professionally handle and escalate as necessary• Strong data literacy (understanding of HR analytics; experience using data analytics to drive business results); able to identify and track relevant metrics and KPIs• Spanish/English fluency required (oral and written)• Prior media industry experience
   
   Univision requires that all U.S. and Puerto Rico employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to submit proof of vaccination. The Company is an equal opportunity employer, and will reasonably accommodate a qualified candidate, who may be unable to be vaccinated, consistent with federal, state, and local law.
   
   Univision is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right director of entertainment for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your director of entertainment job on Zippia to find and recruit director of entertainment candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit directors of entertainment, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new director of entertainment

   Once you have selected a candidate for the director of entertainment position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new director of entertainment. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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