Tara Burke
About Tara Burke
Tara Burke is a Senior Talent Manager at Condé Nast, where she has worked since 2019, managing talent relations for new development projects. With over a decade of experience in talent and influencer strategy, she has held various roles in the media industry, including positions at CBS Television Distribution and Food Network.
Work at Condé Nast
Tara Burke has served as Senior Talent Manager at Condé Nast since 2019. In this role, she manages talent relations for new development projects within Condé Nast Entertainment. Her responsibilities include outreach, pitching projects, conducting casting tests, and overseeing final bookings. Burke books talent for video and digital content across various brands under the Condé Nast portfolio, which includes Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, Bon Appétit, Wired, Glamour, Allure, and Pitchfork.
Previous Experience in Television Production
Prior to her current role, Tara Burke accumulated extensive experience in television production. She worked at CBS Television Distribution on the Rachael Ray Daytime Talkshow in various capacities, including Talent Producer and Booker from 2013 to 2015, and as Associate Talent Producer and Booker from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she served as a Field Producer at A&E Television in 2016. Burke also held roles at Food Network as Talent Producer and Booker in 2018 and 2019.
Education and Expertise
Tara Burke studied at Seton Hall University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences degree with a focus on Communications, Public Relations, Graphic Design, and Art Advertising. Her educational background supports her expertise in talent and influencer strategy, which includes identifying, booking, contracting, casting, and managing talent for various content types.
Achievements in Content Curation
With over a decade of experience, Tara Burke specializes in curating content that is both buzz-worthy and shareable. Her work has led to a nomination for an Emmy as a Multi-Platform Producer, highlighting her contributions to the field of content production and talent management.
Early Career in Public Relations and Marketing
Tara Burke began her career as a Public Relations Intern at Paul Wilmot Communications from 2006 to 2007. She then transitioned to Grow Marketing, where she worked as a Marketing and Event Coordinator from 2007 to 2008. These early roles provided her with foundational skills in communications and marketing, which she has built upon throughout her career.