Head of Guest Booking

Flight Story Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A media company in Shoreditch is seeking a Head of Guest Booking to lead the guest booking operation. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing booking or talent teams, a sharp editorial sense, and a strategic approach to deliver culturally relevant talent. Responsibilities include leading the booking team, implementing effective strategies, and ensuring high-quality guest bookings for show launches. This role is pivotal in driving audience engagement and enhancing brand growth within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience managing booking or talent teams in media.
• Strong sense of narrative and cultural relevance.
• Skilled in enhancing team efficiency through structured workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the guest booking team across all shows.
• Design and implement a world-class booking strategy.
• Deliver standout guest bookings for new and existing formats.

Skills

Team Leadership

Editorial Sharpness

Process & Performance

Job description

HEAD OF GUEST BOOKING

COMPANY : FLIGHTSTORY

REPORTING TO : RESEARCH & GUEST STRATEGY DIRECTOR

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.