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DramaBox · 1 day ago

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Glendale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $90K/yr

3+ years exp

DramaBox is a global leader in vertical drama production, pioneering a new storytelling format for the digital age. They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to source creative and corporate talent, manage the recruitment process, and build relationships within the entertainment industry.

Media and EntertainmentMobile AppsTV Production

Responsibilities

Source and recruit contract screenwriters, development/creative executives, producers, post-production talent, and corporate hires

Manage the full-cycle recruitment process — from sourcing and scheduling to offers, approvals, and onboarding — ensuring clear communication with hiring managers and HQ, and collaborating on optimizing onboarding flows (presentations, materials)

Act as a brand ambassador in the entertainment and business community, communicating DramaBox’s mission and opportunities

Build and maintain relationships with writers, literary managers, and agencies to source top creative talent

Cultivate relationships with universities (UCLA, USC, AFI, etc.) and coordinate campus outreach to strengthen early-career pipelines

Assist in coordinating partnerships with fellowships, labs, and competitions that surface new creative voices

Participate in industry events, festivals, and branded workshops to identify talent and expand DramaBox’s network

Support efforts to introduce U.S. HR systems (including ATS platforms) to enhance recruiting and onboarding workflows

Qualification

Recruitment experienceEntertainment industry knowledgeMandarin language skillsRelationship-building skillsCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

3+ years of recruitment experience, ideally in entertainment or creative industries, talent agency, production/studio environments, or high-growth startups

Proven ability to source, assess, and close candidates across creative, executive, production, and corporate functions

Strong knowledge of the Los Angeles entertainment landscape and familiarity with corporate recruiting practices

Excellent relationship-building, communication, and negotiation skills

Comfortable balancing creative talent pipelines with business hiring needs in a startup environment

Ability to exercise discretion and sensitivity when working in areas impacted by unions, guilds, labor practices, and compliance requirements

Preferred

Familiarity with industry talent-development programs (e.g., fellowships, labs, competitions) is a plus

Experience supporting additional HR functions (employee relations, compensation/benefits, or compliance) in a small-company or startup environment is highly valued

Mandarin language skills are a plus!