Director of entertainment job description

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.

Who we are:
We love what we do and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better - this means not just our guests, but also our teammates. Everyone should go home feeling better because they learned something new, or had fun working that day. Therefore, we hire unique individuals who work together to create amazing experiences for our guests. We recognize that every member of the team contributes to the success of the whole hotel. No-one is more important than anyone else, and unless we are in it together, we can't create that special experience for our guests.
Your mission:
Should you decide to accept it...“Let me entertain you!”
The primary responsibility of the Director of Entertainment is to deliver a distinct musical and entertainment experience to our Virgin Hotels guests. This includes understanding and expressing the essence of Virgin Hotels through a multi-layered entertainment experience - from curating the music in the different venues (including booking local, national or international talent, designing the playlists in the public areas, curating interesting cultural events and creating the day/nighttime vibe). The Virgin Hotels tone of voice must be expressed through the sound and atmosphere of the different venues within the hotel and be culturally relevant to the brand.
You will also be required to lead a team, communicate, coordinate and work well with other teammates, managers and guests. Most of all, we want you to have FUN since you will play a huge role in creating that memorable guest experience!
The (Super) Power of Entertainment:
Atmosphere and ambience is key. Okay we know we are repeating ourselves, but this really is core to the “Virgin Way”. Maintaining and overseeing the experience in all public spaces is essential to the success of the brand.
Implementation experience is a must. Virgin is a culture that believes in action, not navel gazing. The Director of Entertainment must have experience taking ideas from concept to real life. An understanding of the process required to execute a creative vision and a handle on practical considerations (cost, timing) is critical to success in this role.
Rockstars need not apply. The Virgin culture, starting with Sir Richard, is a roll up your sleeves kind of place. The Director of Entertainment must be willing and capable of developing the creative vision, but also able to effectively communicate and execute their ideas and vision, without hand holding or lots of administrative support.
Rage Against the (overdone) machine - We're looking for someone with a personal philosophy that's compatible with the Virgin approach; forward thinking, innovative, on trend and with a sense of fun and excitement. We're tired of the same old, same old and we believe our guests are too.
See the forest, not the trees. The Director of Entertainment must have a holistic view of the experience and how Virgin Hotels is seeking to make our guests feel in our spaces. Virgin Hotels is a solutions-oriented culture. We want people who identify issues and then do something about them - providing recommendations and ultimately solving the issue at hand.
Wallflowers will be trampled. We're a rowdy and passionate bunch so we need someone who is not afraid to speak up. The Director of Entertainment must be an effective communicator, provide clear direction, and have sufficient presence and confidence to represent and champion the brand.
Connections, Connections, Connections. Our lean and mean team structure means that we rely on virtual networks of expertise that can be leveraged as appropriate. The ideal Director of Entertainment candidate will bring with them an up to date and covetable address book of “best in class” resources that can be liberally tapped into. We're after the kind of person who's kept in touch with everyone they've ever met or worked with (and maybe a few friends from grade school and summer camp) and understands the value of being plugged in.
The Nitty-Gritty:
What exactly you will be doing...
In helping you understand your role in working for a world class organization, the following is a list of your essential job responsibilities. Please keep in mind that this list is not all inclusive and that you may be asked to perform other job tasks by your manager not listed below in the constant quest to provide “out of this world” customer service experience for our guests:
Book and discover up and coming musical and cultural acts (exp. DJ's, Bands, Artists, Speakers)
Curate and program events that are relevant to the brand throughout the hotel
Create, build and maintain a buzz at the property that brings together fashion, music, and entertainment
Must have and maintain a high-level of knowledge in music, entertainment and fashion industry, as well as, keep current with up and coming trends
Maintain and oversee atmosphere and ambience in all public spaces.
Create curated, interactive guest experiences throughout the hotel
Provide our guests with a complete and differentiated experience.
Develop a music platform that remains relevant and up-to-date
Insure that all proper licenses are in place for musical content that is played at the hotel.
Define the guest experience in the different F&B/ guest areas using curated music selections
Create and execute packages, promotions, programs and events that increase traffic to our restaurants, book rooms in our hotel, and build publicity opportunities
Manage lighting, music and other atmosphere details to create a musically and culturally relevant experience
Responsible for maintaining the cultural relevance and sound of the brand at the hotel.
Assist the property and the brand with the production of offline events that promote the cultural relevancy of Virgin Hotels.
Promote the hotel and the brand through networking and partnering with like-minded brands and organizations that help maintain Virgin Hotels relevancy in the music, fashion and entertainment world.
Work closely with the Marketing, Sales and F&B teams at the hotel and the head office to elevate Virgin Hotels relevancy in the music, fashion and entertainment world.
What qualities are we looking for?
You've got skills? If you can perform the following, then you have come to the right place...
Great team player with the ability create excellent working relationships across the group. Collaborative approach with all departments, particularly food & beverage and sales & marketing.
Ability to break down barriers and resolving potential conflicts swiftly and effortlessly
Strong communication and presentation skills to all levels of management
Creativity and innovation are essential!
Ability to think outside the box and approach all issues with a completely fresh approach
Ability to anticipate needs and over deliver wherever possible
Candidates must think on their feet and use their initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions
Entertainment coordination, marketing and advertising coordination.
Comply with all safety and health department procedures, as well as, all state and federal liquor laws.
Able to change direction and work on multiple project aspects at once
Enthusiastic, passionate, able to enthuse and motivate others
Leadership ability and behavior consistent with Virgin Hotels Core Values: Fun, innovative, original and personable, and striving to deliver high quality and brilliant customer service
Startup experience in launching new brands and experiences a plus
Background must-have:
Current, legal and unrestricted ability to work in the United States
Candidates must have previous hospitality experience. Hospitality could encompass; hotels, bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and other event spaces
Minimum 10 years marketing/ entertainment experience
Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate in English with guests, vendors, clients, teammates/management, in person, in writing and on the telephone
Proficient computer knowledge.