INDUSTRY

Media & Entertainment
Headhunters

Streaming, gaming, content creation, and digital media. 130+ specialized recruiters ready to find your next executive.

Headhunters

130+

Avg. Salary

$160,000

Demand Growth

+20%

Top Roles

4 categories

Why Media & Entertainment?

The media & entertainment sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with executive demand increasing +20% year-over-year. Companies are competing fiercely for top talent, making specialized headhunters essential for successful placements.

Our network of 130+ recruiters specializes exclusively in media & entertainment, with deep relationships at companies like Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, and more. These recruiters have placed thousands of executives across roles including Content VPs, Creative Directors, Gaming Executives.

Average executive compensation in media & entertainment is $160,000, with top performers commanding significantly higher packages including equity, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits. The sector offers exceptional career growth potential and competitive compensation structures.

Whether you are a company looking to hire or a candidate exploring opportunities, our media & entertainmentspecialists can help you navigate the market effectively and achieve your goals faster than traditional methods.

Why choose hirehunter.io for media & entertainment recruitment

130+ verified media & entertainment specialists
Deep relationships at Netflix, Spotify, and more
50% lower fees than traditional executive search firms
Real-time pipeline visibility and candidate updates
Average placement time of 23 days vs 90+ days industry average
94% success rate on completed searches

Top Companies Hiring

Netflix logoNetflix
Spotify logoSpotify
Disney+ logoDisney+
Epic Games logoEpic Games
Roblox logoRoblox
TikTok logoTikTok

In-Demand Roles

Content VPsCreative DirectorsGaming ExecutivesGrowth Leaders

Media & Entertainment hiring by the numbers

Market Size: The media & entertainment executive recruitment market is valued at over $2B annually, with consistent double-digit growth.

Talent Scarcity: For every qualified content vps, there are 3-5 open positions, creating intense competition for top talent.

Compensation Trends: Executive salaries in media & entertainmenthave increased 15-25% over the past two years, with equity becoming an increasingly important component.

Top Media & Entertainment recruiters

Verified specialists with proven track records placing executives at leading media & entertainment companies.

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

Partner

Boyden

17+ years specializing in Media & Entertainment executive recruitment. Deep network across Netflix, Spotify, Disney+.

4.9255 placements
Michael Martinez

Michael Martinez

Managing Director

True Search

17+ years specializing in Media & Entertainment executive recruitment. Deep network across Netflix, Spotify, Disney+.

4.6262 placements
Jennifer Garcia

Jennifer Garcia

Principal

Daversa Partners

17+ years specializing in Media & Entertainment executive recruitment. Deep network across Netflix, Spotify, Disney+.

4.7269 placements
David Rodriguez

David Rodriguez

Senior Partner

Heidrick & Struggles

17+ years specializing in Media & Entertainment executive recruitment. Deep network across Netflix, Spotify, Disney+.

4.8276 placements
Emily Moore

Emily Moore

Director

Russell Reynolds

17+ years specializing in Media & Entertainment executive recruitment. Deep network across Netflix, Spotify, Disney+.

4.983 placements
James Chen

James Chen

Vice President

Boyden

17+ years specializing in Media & Entertainment executive recruitment. Deep network across Netflix, Spotify, Disney+.

4.690 placements
Amanda Martinez

Amanda Martinez

Executive Director

True Search

17+ years specializing in Media & Entertainment executive recruitment. Deep network across Netflix, Spotify, Disney+.

4.797 placements
Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia

Practice Leader

Daversa Partners

17+ years specializing in Media & Entertainment executive recruitment. Deep network across Netflix, Spotify, Disney+.

4.8104 placements

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