Talent Acquisition Specialist
Listed on 2026-02-01
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HR/Recruitment
Talent Manager, Recruiter, HR / Recruitment Consultant
Client & Role Details
Client: Well Known Entertainment Agency
Role: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Payrate: $28/hr
Hybrid: 3 days a week onsite
Contract: 3-6 month contract
Location: Midtown, Manhattan (Hybrid 3 to 4 days a week onsite)
Preferred Workday Experience
Must have experience coordinating and performing preliminary screens with candidates.
A top entertainment agency is seeking a detail‑oriented and resourceful Recruiting Coordinator to support its fast‑paced recruiting efforts across a wide range of departments, including Talent Representation, Film, TV, Music, Digital Media, and Corporate functions. This role is critical in ensuring a smooth and engaging experience for both candidates and hiring teams.
The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, thrives in a high‑volume environment, and is passionate about the entertainment industry and talent acquisition.
Key Responsibilities- Manage high-volume candidate flow and applicant tracking for various departments and entry-level roles
- Coordinate and schedule interviews (phone, video, and in‑person) across different teams and locations
- Conduct initial phone screens, informational calls, and reference checks
- Post job descriptions and maintain accurate listings on job boards and internal platforms
- Serve as a primary point of contact for candidates throughout the hiring process
- Maintain up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (e.g., Workday)
- Process new hire documentation and support onboarding coordination
- Communicate effectively with recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates to ensure seamless interview logistics
- Assist in sourcing qualified candidates and maintaining talent pipelines for ongoing and future hiring needs
- Support the execution of recruiting events and projects, including internship and entry-level hiring initiatives
- Prepare recruiting reports and presentations using Excel and Power Point
- Contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion recruiting strategies and initiatives
- 2+ years of experience in a Recruiting Coordinator, HR Assistant, or Talent Acquisition support role, preferably in entertainment, media, or a related industry
- Experience with applicant tracking systems (Workday a plus)
- Strong multitasking, time management, and organizational skills
- High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all levels of an organization
- Team-oriented, proactive, and able to adapt to shifting priorities
- Demonstrated interest in the entertainment industry and recruitment
- Experience supporting DEI hiring efforts is a plus
- Passion for building meaningful candidate experiences and supporting career pathways in entertainment
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
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