Head of Guest Booking at FlightStory

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Team Leadership, Mentoring, Talent Booking, Editorial Oversight, Process Implementation, Performance Reporting, Scalable Systems, Cultural Relevance, Narrative Sense, Talent Acquisition, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Operational Leadership

Industry

Investment Management

Description

HEAD OF GUEST BOOKING - ALL SHOWS COMPANY : FLIGHTSTORY REPORTING TO : DIRECTOR OF GUESTS & RESEARCH ABOUT FLIGHTSTORY We are a media company and investment fund, and we’re on a mission to elevate the stories, build the communities and support the founders that inspire a happier, healthier humanity. We scale creator-led new media IP and operate an investment fund and venture studio. MISSION To lead and evolve FlightStory’s guest booking operation across all shows - ensuring we consistently secure culturally relevant, high-impact talent that drives audience engagement and brand growth. This role brings operational leadership, editorial oversight, and team development to the centre of our booking function, enabling strategic focus across the wider content organisation. KEY OUTCOMES Provide hands-on leadership for the guest booking team, raising ambition, consistency, and delivery across all shows. Design and implement a world-class booking strategy that aligns with editorial priorities, brand tone, and audience growth goals. Deliver standout guest bookings that elevate existing formats and raise the standard for new show launches. CORE COMPETENCIES Team Leadership: Proven experience managing, mentoring, and scaling booking or talent teams in fast-paced media environments. Editorial Sharpness: Strong sense of narrative, cultural relevance, and the role of guest voices in shaping content performance. Process & Performance: Skilled in implementing structured workflows, clear reporting, and scalable systems to enhance team efficiency. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE You’re an experienced talent booker or producer with a sharp editorial eye and deep understanding of what makes a guest compelling in the digital content space. You’ve successfully led teams, worked closely with creators or hosts, and know how to balance the creative with the operational. You’re collaborative, strategic, and known for your calm under pressure - able to maintain standards while moving fast. You bring energy, rigour, and credibility to the table, and you know how to get the best out of your team. You’re used to booking high-profile talent in competitive, fast-moving environments — and know how to make the ask land. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE Guest booking consistently delivers high-calibre, culturally resonant talent across all FlightStory formats. The booking team is well-supported, highly organised, and continuously levelling up in ambition and execution. New show launches are underpinned by strong guest line-ups that accelerate early traction. Editorial standards, systems, and workflows are fully embedded - enabling both speed and scale. LOCATION Shoreditch, London : We are an in-person-first culture and believe in fostering a vibrant and work environment centred around connection and community. INTERVIEW PROCESS Screening Process - Our screening process is designed to assess candidates in a fair way. This gives you an opportunity to share your skill, experience and passion. Phone Call with the Talent Team - You will share a call with our talent team who will answer any questions you have about the role, our business and any next steps. 1st Interview - This first stage will involve meeting your potential manager and team members. 2nd Stage Interview - Task - Through the task round you get an insight into the day to day responsibilities of the role and we get the opportunity to understand how you work. Final Stage Interview - The final interview involves meeting a Senior Stakeholder in the business.

Responsibilities

The mission is to lead and evolve the guest booking operation across all shows, ensuring the consistent securing of culturally relevant, high-impact talent to drive audience engagement and brand growth. This involves providing hands-on leadership, designing a world-class booking strategy aligned with editorial goals, and delivering standout guest bookings.