The Senior Manager, Talent Strategy & Development, reports into the VP, Talent Strategy & Development.
This position works closely with the VP as well as the Director, Talent Strategy & Engagement, and other key stakeholders to develop and retain On-Air and Off-Air talent.
Responsibilities:
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Review and evaluate on-air talent reels on a regular basis to support both recruitment and ongoing development efforts.
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Partner with the VP, Talent Strategy & Development to support talent feedback processes, including ongoing check-ins, performance evaluations, and development planning.
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Maintain and update the talent database, ensuring accurate documentation of feedback while proactively identifying trends and developing solutions to address recurring needs.
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Monitor on-air talent presence across social media platforms and provide guidance to strengthen engagement, brand alignment, and overall digital effectiveness.
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Lead the design and execution of engagement and professional development programs for off-air talent (Producers and below), in collaboration with the VP, Talent Strategy & Development and Executive Producers.
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Work closely with talent and voice coaches to align on individualized development plans and performance priorities.
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Provide direct coaching and actionable feedback to talent, including field-based support, to elevate performance, consistency, and cross-platform readiness.
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Ensure timely documentation, tracking, and follow-through on all development plans and performance outcomes.
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Own the curation, organization, and ongoing management of talent reels as part of the broader evaluation and development process.
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Manage and develop the Talent Strategy & Development Support Associate, providing day-to-day direction and coaching.
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Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with leadership, talent, and key stakeholders across platforms.
Basic Qualifications:
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7+ years of experience in field producing and package producing with talent as well as senior level daily broadcast experience of script writing, editing and structuring
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Experience in news, media and related industry.
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Developing and maintaining trusting relationships with leadership across platforms
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Experience with managing highly sensitive information
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Communicating feedback in a constructive manner to prospective and current talent
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A keen sense of creative problem solving is a must
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Demonstrated ability to lead and drive strategy for talent within news and creative environment
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Ability to influence and work through others in a highly matrixed organization
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Ability to edit and proficiency around video production
Required Education:
The hiring range for this position in New York, NY is $132,800 to $178,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
